Hybrids

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Family Friendliness: 7.7

Recommended: Not Yet Driven

Specifications apply to this model only.

What it Is: A four-door, five-passenger hybrid midsize sedan.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points and value fuel economy over cargo space.
What's Hot: Excellent fuel economy for a midsize four-door sedan.
What's Not: Hybrid powertrain eats up a large portion of cargo space.
How It Got Its Score: The Camry Hybrid gets a big boost in fuel economy, but like the midsize hybrid sedans from Ford and Nissan, is knocked down by its higher price and limited cargo space.

Hybrids are a well-established automotive niche these days, and nobody has a firmer grasp of it than Toyota. The Camry hybrid looks more or less like a standard Camry from the outside, but under the hood is a sophisticated powertrain that gets up to 34 mpg on the EPA's combined scale. These days that's not the best-in-class -- the Ford Fusion hybrid wears that crown -- but it's still very good. However, the battery pack for the hybrid system is placed behind the rear seats, reducing the trunk from a generous 15 cu.-ft. to 10 cu.-ft. If you still use a stroller, or simply stock up on weekends at the grocery store, you'll have a tough time fitting everything in there. Still, the Camry hybrid benefits from the rest of the Camry lineup's qualities, and can be a good choice if cargo space isn't a priority.

Specifications Price MSRP $27,500 Destination $750 Mechanical Engine Size 2.4 liters Engine Type Inline-4 Horsepower 147 hp Torque 138 lb.-ft. Fuel Regular Unleaded Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Transmission Continuously Variable Fuel Economy EPA City 33 mpg EPA Highway 34 mpg EPA Combined 34 mpg Utility Vehicle Type Midsize Car Family Friendliness 7.7 Doors Four Seat Rows Two Passengers Five LATCH Positions Two Cargo Space 10.6 cu. ft. Safety NHTSA Driver Front 5 Stars NHTSA Passenger Front 5 Stars NHTSA Driver Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rear Passenger Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rollover 4 Stars IIHS Front Good IIHS Side Good IIHS Rear Marginal Stability Control Standard Traction Control Standard Brake Assist Standard Side Airbags Thorax and Curtain Collision Avoidance Not Available Active Cruise Control Not Available

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