Comments on: Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

By: NamDuong

NamDuong — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:17:30 +0000

It’s the most expensive model in the Camry lineup, but uses the standard cloth seats, opposed to the ones treated with Fraichir, and woodtrim isn’t available. Real aluminum is nice, if one can get the 50th anniversary edition.

By: Terry Parkhurst

Terry Parkhurst — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:45:53 +0000

It looks good on the outside and the drivetrain is peerless – literally so, which is why Ford licensed certain features it uses on its hybrids, and Nissan simply gave up on devising its own hybrid system for 2007, instead also just licensing the Toyota “Synergy Hybrid Drive” system.
But the interior of the hybrid Camry is a bit cheap looking, when in cloth.
This car is for those who believe everything Al Gore said in the movie “An Inconvenient Truth” and more. Which is not a bad thing.

By: Michael Karesh

Michael Karesh — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:17:25 +0000

I drove one of these recently. As you say, the subjective acceleration and handling leave a lot to be desired. I expected better, especially after driving the Highlander Hybrid and regular 2007 Camry.

I’ve got to disagree on the seamlessness of the powertrain and the quality of the interior. The console and door panels look and feel well below Toyota’s past standard. And the powertrain’s transitions weren’t nearly on a level with those in the Highlander and (admittedly less complicated) Accord Hybrids.