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Toyota Camry Hybrid
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 Engine horsepower: 147 hp (110 kW) @ 6,000 rpm Engine torque: 138 lb⋅ft (187 N⋅m) @ 4,400 rpm Electric: Electric motor power output: 40 hp (30 kW)/199 lb⋅ft (270 N⋅m) torque Hybrid system net horsepower: 187 hp (139 kW)
Transmission	Continuously variable transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Template:Auto in
Length	Template:Auto in
Width	Template:Auto in
Height	Template:Auto in
Curb weight	3,680 lb (1,670 kg)

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 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.

As at the end of August 2009, the Camry Hybrid represented 8.3% of Toyota's global hybrid sales in the world, and ranked second in global sales after the Prius. The United States is its main regional market and the Camry Hybrid ranks as the third best selling electric hybrid car in the U.S.

The Camry Hybrid meets the U.S. Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standards which means it produces minimal emissions of hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides and carbon monoxide, and up to year model 2010 it had an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "Greenhouse Gas Score" of 9.5 for California and 8.0 for federal certified vehicles. Due to its environmental performance, the Camry Hybrid was awarded with the 2007 Green Car of the Year.

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).

Under this powertrain configuraton, the Camry Hybrid can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just over 8 seconds.

Fuel economy

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy ratings 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

Compared to the gasoline-only variants, several features are unique to the hybrid version. In addition to the hybrid powertrain, the Camry Hybrid employs Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), electric power steering, brakes, and air conditioning that are fully operational once the internal combustion engine is deactivated. Other differences include wheel spats and underbody pans which reduce aerodynamic drag from 0.28 to 0.27 c_d. Cosmetic changes are limited to tail lights with LEDs later added to all 2010 Camry models. The hybrid model has a chrome-lined grille, as opposed to the color-coded version on every other Camry trim. Other special features include hybrid-oriented emblems including "HYBRID" badging on the front fenders and a decklid-mounted "Hybrid Synergy Drive" logo on the rear decklid.

The hybrid drivetrain necessitated a redesigned front subframe, along with remodeled rear and center floor pressings. The latter adjustments were required because to accommodate battery pack, which is stowed in the trunk, reducing the amount of cargo space available by approximately five cubic feet.

The hybrid version has a manual "Eco" operating mode for the HVAC system that reduces the output of air conditioning to assist fuel economy. The Camry Hybrid can run in an all-electric mode, gasoline-only or both. A real-time dashboard screen shows power distribution and the operation of hybrid system. There is also an analog gauge for instantaneous miles-per-gallon to the left of this screen.

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 Camry Hybrid for the Australian market is built at Toyota's Altona production facility in Victoria with a targeted annual production capacity of 10,000 units. The Australian government gave a subsidy of A$35 million.

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.

Full scale production of the Australian model 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.

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_‑US (5.2 L/100 km; 54 mpg_‑imp), 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 154,977 units, placing it as the third best selling electric hybrid car in the U.S.

Environmental performance

Independent field tests performed by the specialized magazines Car and Driver and Motor Trend showed that real life fuel economy estimates of the Camry Hybrid are close to EPA ratings, which have been questioned recently for apparently overestimating the fuel economy of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Car and Driver found the Camry Hybrid achieved an overall fuel economy during the 300-mile (480 km) test of 31 mpg, while Motor Trend test found that the Camry Hybrid delivered 26.5 mpg on a 25-mile (40 km) trip at speeds of 30 to 45 mph (72 km/h) with frequent stop-and-go and 34.4 mpg on a 100-mile (160 km) highway run at 70 mph (110 km/h) .

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.

Awards and recognitions

• 2007 Green Car of the Year awarded by Green Car Journal.
• 2007 Most Eco-Friendly Car of the Year awarded by Cars.com .
• 2007 Car of the Year in the Family Sedan (over CA$30,000) category awarded by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
• 2008 Hybrid Car of the Year awarded by HybridCar.com.
• Consumer Reports rated "Above Average Reliability in 2009.
• 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.

See also

• Comparison of Toyota hybrids
• Hybrid Synergy Drive

References

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General references:

• "2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Specs". theautochannel. January 22, 2006.

External links

• Official sites for Australia, Canada, United States

• Articles to be merged from June 2010
• Hybrid electric cars
• Partial zero-emissions vehicles
• Toyota vehicles
• Front wheel drive vehicles
• Mid-size cars
• Sedans
• 2000s automobiles
• Vehicles introduced in 2007
• Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States