In 2007, Toyota unveiled the Camry Hybrid for the first time. Although the make is very similar to the regular Camry, a nickel-metal hydride battery pack that tops out at 150 lbs. increases the car's Environmental Protection Agency's rating from 25 mpg to 33 mpg. With a variety of features coming standard, including an LCD navigational touch screen, the Toyota Camry Hybrid offers drivers a smooth, comfortable ride that gives something back to the environment.
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Mileage Gauging
Keep an eye on the gas mileage of your Camry Hybrid to make sure that your vehicle is getting the proper miles per gallon. The Toyota Camry Hybrid gets an EPA estimated 33 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. With the nickel hydride battery pack, a full tank in the Camry Hybrid can net over 700 miles before you need to gas up again. Checking your odometer, and resetting the trip mileage counter when you fill your tank, can help you ensure that your Camry Hybrid is working at a proper level. If you are operating at below normal mileage capacity, you may need to have your vehicle checked by a mechanic. Properly scheduled oil changes are also important for proper functioning. The Toyota Camry Hybrid needs an oil change every 7,500 miles, or 5,000 if you drive in a colder environment or on dusty, unpaved roads.
Trunk Space
Although it has ample cabin space for five, one of the drawbacks of the Toyota Camry Hybrid is the lack of trunk space. The Camry Hybrid has about 10 to 11 cubic ft. of trunk space, which is limited because of the space taken up by the car's battery pack. This can become troublesome for a family that wants to vacation, and even a grocery store trip can make passenger space slim. Although the Toyota Camry Hybrid offers great environmental benefits, this drawback should be considered prior to purchase.
Less Noise
Many of the online testimonials available for the Toyota Camry Hybrid speak about how quiet the car is while operating on the nickel-metal hydride battery pack. Turning the car on is almost noiseless. Combined with the highly stable suspension, driving the Camry Hybrid may be one of the smoothest, quietest rides you will experience. The gas engine doesn't truly take over until you start driving your Camry Hybrid at higher speeds. As strange as it sounds, double check your car after you've left to make sure that you've turned it off properly. You may not hear it if it's still on.
Color Touch Screen & Bluetooth
One of the most convenient features of the Toyota Camry Hybrid is the LCD touch screen display that lets the driver access navigational GPS tools, Bluetooth mobile phone integration and other audio controls. Unfortunately, new destination information cannot be entered into the GPS system while the vehicle is in motion, and as of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, traffic information was still not included.
Look over your owner's manual to familiarize yourself with these applications and their functions. The more familiar you are with the navigational system, the easier it will be to utilize your GPS for your convenience before you hit the road.
The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid offers a four-cylinder engine with a Hybrid synergy motor, electric air conditioning, continuously variable transmission and regenerative...
