Toyota Camry Hybrid
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Georgetown, Kentucky Toyota City, Japan |
| Class | Mid-size (2007-present) |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Engine(s) | 2.4 L I4 2AZ-FXE Atkinson cycle gasoline engine |
| Transmission(s) | Continuously variable transmission |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
| Length | 189.2 in (4806 mm) |
| Width | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 65.1 L (17.2 U.S. gallons) |
| Related | Toyota Camry Lexus RX Lexus ES Toyota Highlander Toyota Sienna Toyota Camry Solara |
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of the Camry sedan. The Toyota Camry Hybrid was introduced in May 2006 and has estimated U.S. sales of 60,000 per year, or 15 percent of total Camry sales.[1]
The Camry Hybrid was voted 2007 Car of the Year in the Family Sedan (over $30k) category by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
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[edit] Specifications
[edit] Powertrain
The Toyota Camry Hybrid utilizes a four-cylinder gasoline engine, 650V electric motors with 105 kW (140 hp) and 270 N·m (199 ft·lbf) and a NiMH 245V traction battery with a maximum output of 30 kW (40 hp) to produce a peak of 192 hp (140 kW).
EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid are 40 MPG (City) and 38 MPG (Highway). EPA’s revised method of estimating fuel economy for 2008 and subsequent model years, which now considers the effects of air conditioning, rapid acceleration and cold temperatures, estimates 33 MPG (City) and 34 MPG (Highway).[2]
[edit] Unique Features
In addition to the Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD), the Toyota Camry hybrid has several features not available on non-hybrid Camry models; for example:
- LED tail lights[3]
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management [VDIM][4]
- Climate Control (HVAC) system which can function when ICE (internal combustion engine) is off.
- "ECO" button which can limit energy consumption of the HVAC system.
- Coefficient of aerodynamic drag (Cd) reducing wheel spats and underbody pans (Cd for Camry Hybrid is 0.27)
- "HYBRID" emblems on front fenders and HSD emblem on the rear decklid
The majority of these features are meant to reduce energy consumption (e.g. LED lights and "ECO" button) and thereby improve fuel economy.
[edit] Manufacturing
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is currently produced by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia has confirmed that it will build the Toyota Camry Hybrid for the Australian market after months of lobbying the Australian government for incentives to produce the next generation Hybrid.[5] It will be built at Toyota's Altona production facility in Victoria. The Australian government will give a subsidy of $35m for its production.[6] It could also expect to build the next generation Toyota Camry Hybrid in 2011 for the Asian market.[7]
Toyota will also build the Toyota Camry Hybrid at Toyota Motor Thailand's Gateway plant in Chachoengsao beginning 2009.[8]
It is expected that the next generation Toyota Camry Hybrid will utilize the third generation Hybrid Synergy Drive that will debut in the 2009 Toyota Prius.
[edit] 50th Anniversary Edition
To commemorate 50 years of Toyota sales in the United States (Toyota Motor Sales began operating on October 31, 1957), Toyota is building a special edition Camry Hybrid. The 50th Anniversary Edition is limited to 3000 units, and features unique wheels and badging. It comes only in Blizzard Pearl, and has a base price of $31,680.
[edit] Notes
- Expected U.S. tax credit is $2,600 for purchases prior to September 30, 2006. Taxpayers may claim 50 percent of the credit, $1,300, between October 1, 2006 and March 31, 2007 and 25 percent of the credit, $650, for the fourth and fifth calendar quarters (April to September 2007). No credit is allowed after the fifth quarter.[9][10]
- Residents in Ontario, Canada can claim a rebate on the Provincial Retail Sales Tax of up to $2000 CDN on the purchase or lease of a hybrid vehicle[11], and Federal Transport Canada can claim a rebate of $1500 CDN[12].
- Because it does not achieve an EPA estimate of 45 mpg, it will not meet the requirements to drive in California carpool lanes with only one passenger. Virginia recently qualified Camry hybrids for HOV exemption, but they must be specially tagged by June 30, 2006 to be eligible for I-95 & I-395 exemption. Exemption for I-66 and Dulles Toll Road HOV usage continues even for registrations beyond June 30. Exemptions for other states unknown.
- State Hybrid HOV: As of July 29, 2005 Arizona Revised Statutes from the 47th session Chapters 28-2416 and 28-737 allow hybrid vehicles that have been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as meeting, at a minimum, the United States environmental protection agency ultralow emission vehicle standard with a $8.00 special plates/hybrid sticker that is displayed on said vehicle to use the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of passengers. Arizona has not instituted this policy as it is awaiting clairification of the federal Hybrid HOV waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency. On January 16, 2006 SB 1179 was introduced that would reaffirm the HOV benefit, pending federal clearance.
[edit] Aftermarket upgrades
Various upgrades for the Toyota Camry Hybrid are similar to those of other hybrid vehicles which include extra batteries, chargers and solar panels. For more information see, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
[edit] See also
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ www.hybridcars.com overview of Toyota Camry Hybrid, accessed 29 July 2006
- ^ EPA 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- ^ 2007 Toyota Camry brochure p12, Toyota Canada, accessed February 14, 2007
- ^ 2007 Toyota Camry brochure p19, Toyota Canada, accessed February 14, 2007
- ^ Toyota to build hybrid Camry in Australia
- ^ $35m for Toyota hybrid
- ^ Toyota plans locally built hybrid - drive.com.au
- ^ Toyota to build Camry Hybrid in Thailand
- ^ IRS Tax Credit Information, IRS, accessed 29 July 2006
- ^ Tax credits for some hybrid cars halved, USA Today, Update as of July 21, 2006
- ^ Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels, Government of Ontario, accessed as of June 2, 2008
- ^ 2008 Model Year ecoAUTO Eligibility, Transport Canada, accessed as of June 2, 2008
[edit] References
- ^ "All-New 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid", Toyota, January 22.
- ^ "2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Specs", theautochannel, January 22.
[edit] Reviews
- Camry hybrid review and images An 1,100-mile (1,770 km) driving review of the Camry hybrid with hundreds of pictures at The Prius Owners Group
- In Depth Toyota Camry Hybrid User Review by Jason Coyne
- Edmunds with video - 06-18-2006
- AutomobileMag video
- Motor week video
- Car and Driver
- the auto channel
- L. A. Times
[edit] External links
- Additional Information Regarding the Camry Hybrid
- Pictures from Toyota Nation
- Camry Hybrid Photos with Specifications
- Flash presentation from Toyota
- Toyota Camry Hybrid Discussion Forums
- April 6, 2006 television commercial.
- Hybrid Super Bowl ad.
- How to build a hybrid
- How Toyota buys Camry supplies
- Camry Hybrid Engine
- Camry Hybrid Discussion Forum
