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{{Infobox Automobile
| image = ]
| name = Toyota Camry Hybrid
| aka = Toyota Hybrid Camry (Australasia)
| manufacturer = ]
| production = 2006–present
| model_years = 2007–present
| assembly = ], ]<br />], ]<br />], ]<br />], ]
| class = ]
| related = ]<br />]
| engine = ''']'''<br />'''Gasoline/Petrol''':2.4&nbsp;L ] ] '']'' ]
<br/>Engine horsepower: 147 hp @ 6,000 rpm
<br/>Engine torque: 138 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
<br/>'''Electric''': Electric motor power output: 40 hp/199 lb-ft torque<br/>
Hybrid system net horsepower: 187 hp
| transmission = ]
| body_style = 4-door ]
| length = {{Auto in|189.2|0}}
| wheelbase = {{Auto in|109.3|0}}
| width = {{Auto in|71.7|0}}
| height = {{Auto in|57.5|0}}
| curb weight = 3680 lbs
| fuel_capacity = 65.1&nbsp;L (17.2&nbsp;])
}}

The '''Toyota Camry Hybrid''' ('''Toyota Hybrid Camry''' in ]) is a ] version of the ] sedan. The Toyota Camry Hybrid was introduced in ] and ] in early 2006, to ] in mid-2009, and ] in early 2010. The car is currently produced in Australia, Japan, Thailand, and the U.S. The Camry Hybrid differs from the ] with some slight cosmetic differences and the addition of the hybrid drivetrain.

The Camry Hybrid represented 8.3% of ]'s global hybrid sales in the world by August 2009, and ranks second in global sales after the ].<ref name=Tot2mi/> The ] is its main regional market and the Camry Hybrid ranks as the third best selling ]<ref name=DoEHEV09/>

The Camry Hybrid meets the U.S. ] (SULEV) standards which means it produces minimal emissions of ], ] and ], and up to year model 2010 it had an ] (EPA) "Greenhouse Gas Score" of 9, for both, federal and ] certified vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/Compareresult.do?vehicle_ID=119629&vehicle_ID2=69503&vehicle_ID3=69504|title=EPA Green Vehicle Guide: Side-by-side comparison|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-06-26}} ''Only Camry Hybrid models selected for several year models''</ref> Due to its environmental performance, the Camry Hybrid was awarded with the 2007 ].<ref name=GCJ07/><ref name=GCOTY/>

==Specifications==
===Powertrain===
The Toyota Camry Hybrid utilizes a ] gasoline engine with a ] 108&nbsp;kW (147&nbsp;]) and 187&nbsp;Nm (138&nbsp;]) and 650V electric motors with a ] 245V traction battery with a maximum output of 29&nbsp;kW (40&nbsp;hp) to produce a peak of 140&nbsp;kW (187&nbsp;hp).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/camry/2008/specs2/|title=2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review|publisher=JB car pages|accessdate=2008-06-19}}</ref>

===Fuel economy and environmental performance===
{{For|a fuel economy comparison with other hybrid electric vehicles in the United States|hybrid electric vehicles in the United States}}

] (EPA) fuel economy ratings for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid are {{convert|40|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} (City) and {{convert|38|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} (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 {{convert|33|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}}(City) and {{convert|34|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} (Highway).<ref></ref> The ] (CARB) has certified the Camry Hybrid as ], while the EPA has assigned it a Tier II, Bin 3 score for most states a cleaner version is sold to CARB states.

===Unique features===
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Several features are unique to the hybrid model:

*Unique ] tail light lenses (added to all 2010 models)<ref name="2007 Toyota Camry brochure p12">, Toyota Canada. Retrieved February 14, 2007.</ref>
*"ECO" operating mode for the ] system, reduce energy consumption
*Climate Control (heater and fan) system which can function when ICE (]) is off.
*] (VDIM)<ref name="2007 Toyota Camry brochure p19">, Toyota Canada. Retrieved February 14, 2007.</ref>
*]
*Coefficient of aerodynamic drag (]) reducing wheel spats and underbody pans (Cd for Camry Hybrid is 0.27)

The hybrid model has a special chrome-lined grille, as opposed to the color-coded on the regular car. Other special features include "HYBRID" emblems on front fenders and an "HSD" (]) emblem on the rear decklid.

==Market and manufacturing==
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is produced in ] and in ]. From 2009, the model is also built at Toyota Motor Thailand's Gateway plant in ].<ref></ref> In December, full scale production has started in the ] plant in ], ].

The Toyota Camry Hybrid received its North American ] at the 2006 ] in ].

As of August 2009, global sales of the Camry Hybrid have reached slightly more than 167,000 units, representing 8.3% of Toyota's total hybrid sales in the world, and is second only to the ].<ref name=Tot2mi>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/09/tmc-2mil-20090904.html|title=Toyota Global Cumulative Hybrid Sales Top 2M|publisher=]|date=2009-09-04|accessdate=2010-06-12}}</ref>

===Australia===
{{anchors|HC-CV|Hybrid Camry Concept Vehicle|Concept}}

] confirmed that it would build the Toyota Camry Hybrid for the Australian market after months of lobbying the Australian government for incentives to produce the next generation Hybrid.<ref></ref> It is built at Toyota's ] production facility in Victoria. The Australian government gave a subsidy of {{AUD|35 million}} for its production.<ref></ref>

Nick Hogios of Toyota Australia led a team of designers to design the HC-CV (Hybrid Camry Concept Vehicle). The concept was based on the facelifted Camry Hybrid that was already available in North America. The HC-HV interior, based on the Grande trim, features black leather seat upholstery with a band of blue running vertically in the middle. The Toyota emblem on the steering wheel has a blue underlay with correlation to Toyota's HSD.

The production model of the Australian Camry Hybrid began in October 2009, but the full scale production process began in December.<ref></ref> It was released for sale in February 2010.<ref>CNet Toyota Camry Hybrid in depth By Derek Fung on 08 February 2010 http://www.cnet.com.au/toyota-camry-hybrid-in-depth-339300898.htm</ref><ref>Cars Guide .com.au Toyota Camry Hybrid: first drive http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/toyota_camry_hybrid_first_drive1</ref>. It has 16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels standard.

===North America===
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] ] service at ] provided by a Toyota Camry Hybrid.]]

To commemorate 50 years of Toyota sales in the United States, Toyota built a special edition 2007 Camry Hybrid. The 50th Anniversary Edition was limited to 3,000 units and features unique wheels and badging, and is painted exclusively in the "Blizzard Pearl" color.<ref></ref>

{| class = "wikitable" table align = "left"
|-
! style="background:#ABCDEF;"|Calendar Year
!style="background:#ABCDEF;"| {{USA}}<ref name=DoEHEV09/>
|-style="text-align:center;"
| 2006
| 31,341
|-style="text-align:center;"
| 2007
| 54,477
|-style="text-align:center;"
| 2008
| 46,272
|-style="text-align:center;"
| 2009
| 22,887
|-style="text-align:center;"
| 2010<sup>(1)</sup>
|6,537
|-style="text-align:center;"
| Total sales
|161,514
|-
|colspan="2" align=left style="background:#ABCDEF;"|<small>Note (1): CYTD as of May 31, 2010. Source: HybridCars.com<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/hybrid-clean-diesel-sales-dashboard/may-2010.html|title=May 2010 Dashboard: Hybrid Car Sales Rebound|publisher=HybridCars.com|date=2010-06-03|accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref>
|}

====Incentives====
For U.S. purchasers, a U.S. tax credit of {{USD|2,600}} was available for purchases prior to September 30, 2006. Taxpayers could claim 50 percent of the credit, {{USD|1,300}}, between October 1, 2006 and March 31, 2007 and 25 percent of the credit, {{USD|650}}, for the fourth and fifth calendar quarters (April to September 2007). No credit is allowed after the fifth quarter.<ref name="IRS Tax Credit">, IRS. Retrieved 29 July 2006.</ref><ref name="USATODAY 60,000 Hybrids">, USA Today, Update as of July 21, 2006</ref>

Residents in Ontario<ref name="Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels">, Government of Ontario, accessed as of June 2, 2008</ref> (until July 1, 2010 when the HST takes effect, ending the previous PST rebate) and Quebec,<ref name="QST rebate for hybrid vehicles">, Government of Quebec, accessed as of August 21, 2008</ref> Canada can claim a rebate on the Provincial Retail Sales Tax of up to {{CAD|2,000}} on the purchase or lease of a hybrid vehicle, and Federal Transport Canada can claim a rebate of {{CAD|1,500}}.<ref>, Transport Canada, accessed as of June 2, 2008</ref>

Because it does not achieve an EPA estimate of 45&nbsp;mpg, the Camry hybrid does not meet the requirements to drive in California carpool lanes with only one passenger. Virginia qualified Camry hybrids for HOV exemption, but they must be specially tagged by June 30, 2006 to be eligible for ] & ] exemption. Exemption for ] and ] HOV usage continues even for registrations beyond June 30.{{fact}}

As of July 29, 2005 ] Revised Statutes from the 47th session Chapters 28-2416 and 28-737 allow hybrid vehicles that have been approved by the ] as meeting, at a minimum, the United States environmental protection agency ultralow emission vehicle standard with a {{USD|8}} 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 clarification of the federal Hybrid HOV waiver from the EPA. On January 16, 2006 SB 1179 was introduced that would reaffirm the HOV benefit, pending federal clearance.{{fact}}

By December 2009 cumulative sales of the Camry Hybrid had reached 154,977 units, placing it as the third best selling ]<ref name=DoEHEV09>{{cite web|url=http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/data/vehicles.html|title=Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): Trend of sales by HEV models from 1999-2009 |publisher=Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Data Center (U.S. DoE)|accessdate=2010-06-12}} ''Click and open the Excel file for the detail by year for each hybrid model (Sales 1999-2009)''</ref>

===Thailand===
In Thailand, the hybrid Camry is also available. Its uniqueness differs it from other Camry hybrids. Because the petrol version of the Thai Camry is built using the ] fascia, the hybrid version also makes use of the same body, however equipped with the third-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.

==Awards and recognitions==
* 2007 ] awarded by ].<ref name=GCJ07>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencar.com/features/gcoy07/|title=Toyota Camry Hybrid Named 2007 Green Car of the Year|publisher=]|date=2007-01-10||accessdate=2010-06-26}}</ref><ref name=GCOTY>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/01/toyota-camry-hybrid-wins-2007-green-car-of-the-year/|title=Toyota Camry Hybrid wins 2007 Green Car of the Year|publisher=]|author=John Neff|date=2006-12-01|accessdate=2010-06-26}}</ref>
* 2007 Most Eco-Friendly Car of the Year awarded by ] .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cars.com/go/about/us.jsp?section=P&content=rel&date=20070103|title=Cars.com Announces Winners of First Annual Lifestyle Awards|publisher=]|date=2007-01-03|accessdate=2010-06-26}}</ref>
* 2007 Car of the Year in the Family Sedan (over {{CAD|30,000}}) category awarded by the ].<ref></ref>
*2008 Hybrid Car of the Year awarded by HybridCar.com.<REF>{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcar.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=608&Itemid=2|title=Toyota Camry Hybrid – Hybrid Car Of The Year 2008|publisher=Hybridcar.com|date=2008-04-18||accessdate=2010-06-26}}</ref>
* ] rated "Above Average Reliability'' in 2009.<ref></ref>
* The 2010 Camry Hybrid was rated Five Starts on the Australian Government's "Green Vehicle Guide", becoming the first Australian-built vehicle to achieve this top rating.<ref name=AUS5s>{{cite web|url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/50262/2010-toyota-hybrid-camry-awarded-5-star-green-vehicle-guide-rating|title=2010 Toyota Hybrid Camry Awarded 5-Star Green Vehicle Guide Rating|publisher=The Motor Report|date=2010-05-03|accessdate=2010-06-26}}</ref>

==See also==
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==References==
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General references:
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*{{note|Specs2}} {{cite news | title=2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Specs | publisher=theautochannel
| date= January 22, 2006 | url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/09/207013.html}}
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==External links==
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