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| Toyota Camry Hybrid | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Also called | Toyota Hybrid Camry (Australasia) |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Model years | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Georgetown, Kentucky, United States Toyota City, Japan Chachoengsao, Thailand Altona, Victoria, Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Related | Toyota Camry (XV40) Toyota Aurion |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Hybrid Synergy Drive Gasoline/Petrol:2.4 L I4 VVT-i 2AZ-FXE Atkinson cycle
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| Transmission | Continuously variable transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto in |
| Length | Template:Auto in |
| Width | Template:Auto in |
| Height | Template:Auto in |
The Toyota Camry Hybrid (Toyota Hybrid Camry in Australasia) is a hybrid version of the Toyota Camry (XV40) sedan. The Toyota Camry Hybrid was introduced in Japan and North America in early 2006, to Thailand in mid-2009, and Australasia in early 2010. The car is currently produced in Australia, Japan, Thailand, and the U.S.
The Camry Hybrid differs from the non-hybrid Camry with some slight cosmetic differences and the addition of the hybrid drivetrain.
Specifications
Powertrain
The Toyota Camry Hybrid utilizes a four-cylinder gasoline engine with a continuously variable transmission 108 kW (147 hp) and 187 Nm (138 ft·lbf) and 650V electric motors with a NiMH 245V traction battery with a maximum output of 29 kW (40 hp) to produce a peak of 140 kW (187 hp).
Fuel economy and environmental performance
For a fuel economy comparison with other hybrid electric vehicles in the United States, see hybrid electric vehicles in the United States.United States Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy estimates for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid are 40 mpg‑US (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg‑imp) (City) and 38 mpg‑US (6.2 L/100 km; 46 mpg‑imp) (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‑US (7.1 L/100 km; 40 mpg‑imp)(City) and 34 mpg‑US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg‑imp) (Highway). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified the Camry Hybrid as AT-PZEV, 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
Several features are unique to the hybrid model:
- Unique LED tail light lenses (added to all 2010 models)
- "ECO" operating mode for the HVAC system, reduce energy consumption
- Climate Control (heater and fan) system which can function when ICE (internal combustion engine) is off.
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
- Electric Power Steering
- Coefficient of aerodynamic drag (Cd) 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" (Hybrid Synergy Drive) emblem on the rear decklid.
Market and manufacturing
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is produced in Georgetown, Kentucky and in Aichi, Japan. From 2009, the model is also built at Toyota Motor Thailand's Gateway plant in Chachoengsao. In December, full scale production has started in the Altona plant in Melbourne, Australia.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid received its North American production introduction at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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 Toyota Prius.
Australia
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia 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. It is built at Toyota's Altona production facility in Victoria. The Australian government gave a subsidy of A$35 million for its production.
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. It was released for sale in February 2010.. It has 16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels standard.
North America
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.
| Calendar Year |  United States
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|---|---|
| 2006 | 31,341 |
| 2007 | 54,477 |
| 2008 | 46,272 |
| 2009 | 22,887 |
| 2010 | 6,537 |
| Total sales | 161,514 |
| Note (1): CYTD as of May 31, 2010. Source: HybridCars.com | |
Consumer Reports rated "Above Average Reliability" in 2009. The Hybrid Camry has also received two awards in North America: the 2007 Green Car of the Year awarded by Green Car Journal, and the 2007 Car of the Year in the Family Sedan (over CA$30,000) category awarded by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
Incentives
For U.S. purchasers, a U.S. tax credit of US$2,600 was available for purchases prior to September 30, 2006. Taxpayers could claim 50 percent of the credit, US$1,300, between October 1, 2006 and March 31, 2007 and 25 percent of the credit, US$650, for the fourth and fifth calendar quarters (April to September 2007). No credit is allowed after the fifth quarter.
Residents in Ontario (until July 1, 2010 when the HST takes effect, ending the previous PST rebate) and Quebec, Canada can claim a rebate on the Provincial Retail Sales Tax of up to CA$2,000 on the purchase or lease of a hybrid vehicle, and Federal Transport Canada can claim a rebate of CA$1,500.
Because it does not achieve an EPA estimate of 45 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 I-95 & I-395 exemption. Exemption for I-66 and Dulles Toll Road HOV usage continues even for registrations beyond June 30.
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 EPA as meeting, at a minimum, the United States environmental protection agency ultralow emission vehicle standard with a US$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.
By December 2009 cumulative sales of the Camry Hybrid had reached 154,77 units, placing it as the third best selling electric hybrid car in the U.S.
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 Aurion fascia, the hybrid version also makes use of the same body, however equipped with the third-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.
See also
References
Specific references:
- "2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review". JB car pages. Retrieved 2008-06-19.
- EPA 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- 2007 Toyota Camry brochure p12, Toyota Canada. Retrieved February 14, 2007.
- 2007 Toyota Camry brochure p19, Toyota Canada. Retrieved February 14, 2007.
- Toyota to build Camry Hybrid in Thailand
- "Toyota Global Cumulative Hybrid Sales Top 2M". Green Car Congress. 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
- Toyota to build hybrid Camry in Australia
- $35m for Toyota hybrid
- Get Ready for Camry Hybrid; It's Camry, but not as you know it
- 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
- 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
- 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - 50th Anniversary Edition
- ^ "Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs): Trend of sales by HEV models from 1999-2009". Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Data Center (U.S. DoE). Retrieved 2010-06-12. Click and open the Excel file for the detail by year for each hybrid model (Sales 1999-2009)
- "May 2010 Dashboard: Hybrid Car Sales Rebound". HybridCars.com. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
- Consumer Reports' 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey: Ford Secures Place Among World's Most Reliable Carmakers
- Toyota Camry Hybrid wins 2007 Green Car of the Year
- Canadian Car of the Year: Family Car (over $30k): 2007
- IRS Tax Credit Information, IRS. Retrieved 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
- QST rebate for hybrid vehicles, Government of Quebec, accessed as of August 21, 2008
- 2008 Model Year ecoAUTO Eligibility, Transport Canada, accessed as of June 2, 2008
General references:
- "2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Specs". theautochannel. January 22, 2006.
External links
- Official sites for Australia, Canada, United States
