Comments on: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

By: almaparis

almaparis — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:06:35 +0000

very informative article and lots ** really honest and forthright comments made! This certainly got me thinking * lot about this issue so thanks * lot for posting.
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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:49:18 +0000

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Hybrid – summary from official specs. and several reviews…

- The Fusion has a really cool “Aston Martinish” grill.
- The Camry has 12 more horsepower, weighs 303 pounds less, and gets to 60mph 27% faster than the Fusion (7.2 seconds vs. 9.1 seconds).
- The Fusion has a more “high tech, lighter, smaller Li-ion battery pack” that somehow takes up 4 cubic feet, leaving a trunk that is more than 1 cubic foot smaller than the Camry’s (12 cubic feet vs. 13.1 cubic feet).
– The Camry’s trunk is 2.3 cubic feet smaller than the standard Camry, while the Fusion’s trunk is 4 cubic feet smaller than the standard Fusion. How is this technology smaller?
– The Camry hybrid weighs 177 pounds more than the non-hybrid Camry, while the Fusion hybrid weighs 293 pounds more than the non-hybrid Fusion. How is this technology lighter?
- The Fusion is rated at 47mpg, and the Camry 41mpg; however, the Camry actually gets 41mpg, and the Fusion gets less.
– This is especially bad for the Fusion, because it has a tiny gas tank, 26% smaller than the Camry’s (13.5 gallons vs. 17 gallons).
- The Camry has more back seat headroom.
- The Fusion Hybrid costs $2,000 more than the Camry Hybrid.
- The Camry is made in Kentucky, while the Fusion is made in Mexico.
- The Fusion has a really cool “Aston Martinish” grill (repeated, I know, but people are really excited about the grill).

Real-world gas mileage references (also check Ford C-Max – - same drive train)
- http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1080580_ford-hybrids-fuel-economy-failing-to-live-up-to-epa-ratings
- http://www.fuelly.com
- http://www.fueleconomy.gov
- Toyota and Ford user forums

By: JD

JD — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:06:05 +0000

Christian, I agree regarding your comment re. Camry seat comfort...or lack thereof. The XLE has electric lumbar, fwd and rev., & tilt (8-way) which would be better. However, IMHO an LE Hybrid should at least have a supportive drivers side seat. That means lumbar support too. I let Toyota know about the lack of lumbar supp soon after I bought the car. Hope we see this in future Camrys.

On another note, mileage is down to about 48 avg in my classic silver LE CHV since the cold weather set in. It'll likely go down further as the deep freeze sets in here in Maine. Will report back in winter...

Wonder if anyone has experience driving on winter roads in a Camry Hybrid?... I've read snows are a good idea. As the story goes, if you spin too much the engine(s) can shut down and not restart immediately.

By: christian

christian — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 01:28:40 +0000

i got one now 2012 hybrid camry it,s fun to press that gas pedal
very fast ,nice looking ,but they still put garden chair,the gas gage always look full compare to my FJ cruiser always look empty
please TOYOTA we are not ASIAN
we eat burger we need good comfy chair to ride
the rest the car is PERFECT ,trunk is OK to very good
got the LE maybe the XLE leather would be better
but i do beleive if they would upgrade the seat they would pick up a lot more client on any of there product those car are built for ASIAN that eat rice all the time and no bread

By: glorialana

glorialana — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:07:15 +0000

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By: Howtoon

Howtoon — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:46:05 +0000

I recently bought a 2007 Camry Hybrid. I love this car, but I have never before been a fan of Camry. It only had 17k miles on it, but with the outrageous gas mileage, I have driven it over 4,000 miles in the last two months. I would definately recommend buying a used one with low miles if you can find it. I have owned an acura, mercedes, nissan, cadillac, buick, you name it ive probably driven it, and this is the most responsive and easy to drive car ive even been in. The greatest thing is that it is a full size sedan, which doesnt make you feel like the little guy on the road. My favorite feature is the keyless entry with lock button on the outside door handle, which once i found out what it did i always use it and never need to find/take my keys out of my pocket, which can be a hassle if holding items ie groceries. The siriusxm radio is awesome and i almost never want to get out of this car. Camry Hybrid <3

By: JD

JD — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:19:43 +0000

All hybrids have this "jet engine" deceleration trait. As the car rolls slower, the motor(s) -- there are several in the Camry HV -- must wind-down as the vehicle comes to a stop. Other HVs have more or less the same electric motor sound and some actually buy a license to use Toyota's Hbrid technology. It may be a hearing sensitivity. I think we all hear somewhat differently within the audio range.

Also, amount of sound deadening material used in the firewall and floorboards will effect cabin sound levels. Different models and/or manufacturers equate to various levels of sound deadening. ..a high-end Lexus will be quieter than a Camry. Personally, I like the 'cool' jet engine whhiiirrr-ing sound. It makes me think good thoughts like I'm polluting less, getting great MPG, driving more efficiently, and enjoying the comfort, power off the line, an overall fit and finish of this car. ...oh yeah, made in America Too!!!

By: annasrcpml

annasrcpml — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:00:37 +0000

I did tons of research and test drove 4 different brands of hybrids. I wanted to buy a Camry hybrid, but the sound genereated by the regerative brakes was a deal killer. It’s an irritating high-pitched whinning sound – the kind a jet airliner makes as it’s braking during landing. No way I could listen to that every time the car brakes. To be fair, the sound does not happen if you’re braking from a speed of under 20 miles per hour. I”M SO DISAPPOINTED!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:19:18 +0000

This article offers an explanation as to the drop in hybrid mileage due to cold weather: http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/hybridvehicles/a/hybridfuelecon.htm

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:12:05 +0000

I suspect that at least part of the drop in mileage is due to the heater. Unlike the air conditioner, the heater requires that the gas engine run to heat the coolant circulated by the heater. I’m sure there is no electric “coil” component to the heater as that would be a huge power draw on the batteries.