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2007 Toyota Camry/Camry Hybrid on toyota.com!

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Tideland Prius, Mar 6, 2006.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Id love to get one with Right Hand drive:)

    How does one get one with RHD?

    Whats the price? has anyone seen what the MSRP is yet?
     
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  3. TonyPSchaefer

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    The pricing for the HyCam says "TBD" on the website. I really hoping it's less than the other models. :lol:
     
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    Here is the text from the Hybrid Features:

    07 CAMRY HYBRID FEATURES
    CAMRY HYBRID
    Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto on/off feature S
    16-in. 8-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P215/60R16 tires S
    Dual color-keyed power outside mirrors S
    Heated outside mirrors O
    Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield S
    High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass S
    Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle S
    Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade O
    Heavy-duty electric rear window defogger with timer S
    Chrome-tipped exhaust S
    Exterior
    Multi-function remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, trunk-release
    and panic features S
    Smart Key System with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry S
    JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with satellite radio capability,12 MP3/WMA
    playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth®13
    wireless technology, eight speakers in six locations and FM diversity reception S
    Voice-activated DVD navigation system14 with JBL® AM/FM 4-disc in-dash
    CD changer with satellite radio capability,12 MP3/WMA playback capability,
    auxiliary audio jack, hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth®13 wireless
    technology, eight speakers in six locations and FM diversity reception O
    Multi-information display with ECO Drive Level, hybrid system energy flow,
    outside temperature, average fuel economy, driving range, average speed
    and travel distance since start S
    Fabric seat and door trim with integrated armrests and dual front and
    rear map pockets S
    Leather-trimmed seats and door trim with integrated armrests, driver and
    front passenger heated seats, multi-adjustable power passenger seat and
    dual front and rear map pockets O
    Heated front seats P21
    Metallic-style interior trim with chrome door handle accents S
    Multi-adjustable power driver’s seat with adjustable headrests, seatback pockets
    and lumbar support S
    60/40 split fold-down rear seat with security locks, adjustable headrests
    and seatbelt positioning clips S
    Optitron meters with speedometer, instant mpg, coolant temperature and
    fuel level gauges; digital odometer and twin tripmeters S
    Cruise control S
    Power windows with driver’s auto-down and retained-power features S
    Power automatic door locks with anti-lockout feature S
    Defroster-linked CFC-free dual zone auto climate control with electric
    compressor and Plasmaclusterâ„¢11 ionizer and rear-seat vents S
    Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio controls S
    Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob S
    Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass S
    Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with dimmer control P
    Overhead console with maplights and sunglasses holder S
    HomeLink®15 universal transceiver S
    Rear personal reading lights P
    Foot pedal parking brake S
    Remote hood, trunk and fuel-filler door releases S
    Illuminated entry S
    Lockable illuminated glove box S
    Bi-level covered center console with storage S
    Two 12V auxiliary power outlets S
    Front cup holders S
    Fold-down rear center armrest with dual cup holders S
    Trunk-mounted cargo net S
    Interior
    Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System17 S
    Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and front
    and rear side curtain airbags17 S
    Driver’s knee airbag17 S
    3-point front seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors and driver-side
    Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), front passenger Automatic/Emergency
    Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) S
    3-point rear seatbelts with Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors
    (ALR/ELR) for all passengers S
    Outboard rear seatbelt comfort guides S
    Front and rear crumple zones and side-impact door beams S
    Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) S
    Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System20 S
    Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)22 S
    Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column S
    Child-protector rear door locks S
    Rear-seat Child Restraint System (CRS) lower anchors and top tether
    brackets (LATCH) S
    Internal trunk-release handle S
    Battery-saver feature — deactivates interior lights after 30 minutes S
    Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with off mode S
    Engine immobilizer S

    S = Standard O = Optional – = Not Available
    P = Feature is available only as part of an option package.
     
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  5. Tideland Prius

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    Btw, for you guys with kids and what not, I looked through the Canadian Camry online brochure and guess what I saw in the accessory section?

    a rear entertainment system with TWO screens mounted on the front headrests, wireless headphones etc... Not sure if it's factory or dealer installed, probably dealer. But.. wow!

    If only the hybrid got the XLE's reclining rear seat ;).
     
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    Checking the list of features, the Camry Hybrid appears to fall between the Camry SE and the Camry XLE.
     
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  7. Tideland Prius

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    Yeah. I was wondering, since we don't get the XLE 4 cylinder, whether Toyota Canada might price it that way.
     
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    I did hear (via Toyota's Dave Hermance at the OC Prius Club meeting 2/25) that the Camry Hybrid's pricing will likely not be the most expensive Camry available, but somewhere in the middle range of all of the Camry pricings. If that makes any sense. :)
     
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    I ordered one for June/July delivery.

    The April issue of Motor Trend in stores now has several interesting comparison tests. One compares Camry HSD to Accord Hybrid, another Prius vs. Civic Hybrid, and the third is FJ Cruiser (got my VIN, arrives month end) vs. H3, Xterra and Liberty. In all cases the Toyota stomps the competition.

    Motor Trend was over the top about Camry HSD and Prius. Their Camry HSD enthusiasm was unexpected, but when they factored in estimated price ($4,000 less than Accord Hybrid), they wrote that it might even be a better buy than Prius...or words to that effect. They reported 40 mpg @70 mph, 31 mpg around town in sunny SoCal. It was quick at 7.9 sec 0-60 and 16.1 @ 89.7 mph quarter-mile. Respectable brakes with discs all around and good handling with the Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 tires in 215/60-16 size and struts all around.

    Question for anyone with a crystal ball: Any guess about Camry HSD Federal tax incentive amount? Assuming they're still in full effect in July, and if MT is right about pricing (between SE and XLE), this could be a strong buy and hold car. Supply will be limited to around 12,000 this calendar year, should easily sell out and maybe even wait lists developing.
     
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  10. Tideland Prius

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    40mpg at 70mph? damn... but then again our 02 Camry XLE gets 35mpg on the highway doing 60-70mph anyway but wow.. 5mpg more. (a litre less in metric terms).

    31mpg isn't bad for city.. still better than the Corolla but I'm sure WE can get more :p
     
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    That probably depends on what the "hybrid premium" comes out to be. Since the features list puts it between the SE and XLE there is a basis for a guess. If we add the much claimed $3,000 to the price of the L4 SE ($21,790 + $3,000 = $24,790) we get a few hundred more than the L4 XLE ($24,425), but less than the V6 XLE ($27,520).
     
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    For the US, it'll be below the XLE V6. For Canada, I'm not sure. Since we don't get an XLE, the hybrid might slot in to replace the XLE 4 cylinder.
     
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    Trying to figure how much the base Hybrid will cost. Comparing standard features with an XLE 4-Cyl.

    The hybrid comes with these standard features not found on the XLE-4:
    Smart Key ($450)
    VSC ($650)
    LED Tail lamps ($ ???)
    Acoustic Insulated Windshield ($ ???)

    The XLE-4 comes with these standard features not found on the Hybrid:
    4-Way Power Passenger Seat ($ ???)
    Reclining Rear Seats ($ ???)
    Wood Trim ($ ???)
    Moonroof ($940)
    Heated Outside Mirrors ($ ???)
    Fog Lamps ($ ???)
    Rear Sunshade ($ ???)

    So if you assume that the cost of features on the XLE such as fog lamps, sunshade, etc. offset the LED tail lamps, windshield, etc. features on the Hybrid you are left with the following...A Hybrid XLE-4 with Smart Key, VSC, but NOT a Sunroof.

    So to figure price of a Hybrid you must take the MSRP of the XLE-4($24425) + Hybrid Synergy Drive($ ???) + Smart Key($450) + VSC($650) - Roof($940)

    So estimating $2000 additional for HSD that puts the Hybrid at $26585. This is believable since I can't imagine they would price it more than an XLE-V6 ($27520). Remember the Camry Hybrid is not the fastest trim level, as in the Highlander/Lexus GS450h, so I don't believe it will be priced the highest. Just in terms of performance and efficiency comparing against an XLE-V6, most people that aren't already set on a Hybrid wont pay MORE for a Hybrid version the exact same car to get 21mpg more City & (only) 6mpg more Highway, when the V6 will SMOKE them in terms of acceleration.

    Just my opinion, feel free to counter, but be nice...
     
    #13 spectrablue, Mar 10, 2006
  14. Tideland Prius

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    The Camry HSD has VDIM in lieu of TRAC/VSC. It's the first Toyota to use this system from Lexus. VDIM = Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management. It combines ABS, BA, TRAC and VSC into one integrated system.

    The hybrid also has blue-tinted headlights :p.

    Oh and the seatbacks fold whereas the XLE models only have a pass-through.

    The V6 will smoke the hybrid in acceleration times. MT tested the Camry HSD and got 7.9 secs from 0-60. The V6 is expected to get in the low 6s.
     
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    I don't want to rent the car; I want to buy it! :lol:
     
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    hmm?
     
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    TRAC = Toyota Rent A Car

    I figured you'd jump right on that one.
     
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    ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
     
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