Lets track the 2012 Camry Hybrid Real-World MPG

Many have been asking about the 2012 Camry Hybrid MPG. I'll be keeping tabs on mine, as the MPG was the main purchasing point for me (coming from a 2010 Camry SE V6 @ 23 MPG).

The Car
2012 Camry Hybrid XLE
FE - 50 State Emissions
BD - Blindspot Monitor
CQ - Convenience Package (Backup Camera, Homelink, Toyota Alarm)
AY - Safety Connect
LA - Leather/Ultrasuede Seats, Dual Power Seats
NV - Premium HDD Nav
SR - Moonroof
Z1 - Preferred Accy Package
RF - Rear Spoiler

The Drive
About 60% Street, 40% Freeway (Flowing, not stop and go)

The Fuel
I always use Chevron (unless it's an extreme emergency and I can't find one). My last Camry only tasted Chevron, so it won't be a likely factor, but I will make notes if I do use something else. Since this requires 87, that's what I'll be using. I typically fuel up at about 1/8 remaining.

Link to tracking excel sheet (with comparison to if I were to have gone with a Prius, kept my SE V6 or gone with a Prius PHV at their respective known ratings (I averaged 65 MPG on the my PHV drive).

It's an empty sheet ATM guys, haven't filled up yet Will fill up tonight for the first measurement.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiaIIRxFgMR9dHIzUVhGSUNRN0E3VjFRaS1OSmNiblE

 

She sounds like she knows how to take advantage of the Hybrid system lol. I'm still learning the nuances to surpass the EPA ratings.

 

Just added a new column with Comments if the vehicle was used for a "out of normal" circumstance. My first few fills were for road trips, so those will definitely have some whacky MPG haha.

Reporting a high tank of 37.2 MPG (San Mateo to Los Angeles) and a low of 32.3 MPG (Los Angeles to San Mateo). Both were filled at about 1/4 tank remaining. Aside from that, I've been averaging 41 MPG (according to the on board display) on my current tank.

 

The on-board has been working well actually (off by 1 mpg). My spreadsheet is full of manual calculations based on miles driven from last to current fill up divided by gallons filled. My driving style is a bit aggressive, so hitting 38 during "normal drives" isn't too bad. The oddball 32 mpg going from LA to SF was due to the uphill drive, but doing a bit over the legal speed during the trips and getting 36 was still a good thing.

My current tank is averaging 42 MPG according to the on-board calculation, but we'll see how it pans out. I've been driving more streets and sitting in more stop/go traffic with low speed (30-40mph) cruising.

 

Maintenance is due every 5,000 miles (actual oil change occurs at 10,000). A MAINT REQ light should blink at 4500 miles and remain solid once you should take it in for service.

Averaged 41 on the last tank. Learning to balance with the EV mode for cruising is the key apparently. I'm a fast driver like you, hahaha.