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Toyota Camry Hybrid vs Toyota Prius

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Prius, Hybrid Cars, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#21 of 50 Re: Insulated Storage Bottle [emgr] by talmy1

Nov 15, 2007 (10:42 pm)

Replying to: emgr (Nov 15, 2007 4:05 pm)
The Camry does not. It also doesn't have the bladder in the gas tank.

#22 of 50 Re: Camry Hybrid vs Prius [quixotic1] by davidg1

Dec 12, 2007 (9:32 am)

Replying to: quixotic1 (Jul 10, 2007 5:34 pm)
i am wondering how you got all that into the camry trunk?? there is actually less room in it than the prius my wife has a 2007 prius with heated front seats. my son bought the prius over the camry hybrid, in part, because more room for stuff in the prius

#23 of 50 Had both by brookslake

Jan 16, 2008 (6:44 pm)

I had a 2005 Prius that I put 56,000 miles on before I sold it. I did not feel comfortable in the car for two reasons, and two reason only. The first being in high winds, I felt that the car was not solid on the ground and was getting blown around a lot. The second issue, I live in a snow state, and if I was taking off from a stop, and the tires would slip, the traction system worked by shutting off all the power and then adding it back in. This would scare the you know what out of me. I now have a 2007 Camry Hybrid, day and night difference. The Camry is solid, the traction control works extremely well. Got 45 mpg with the Prius, and getting 35 with the Camry. I will give up the 10 mpg to feel safe.

#24 of 50 Re: Prius vs Camry [smr36] by cesarz

Jan 19, 2008 (7:34 am)

Replying to: smr36 (Jul 10, 2007 7:54 am)
Try: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/05/reports_toyotas.html
 
This is what is going to happen: The Camry Hybrid dissapears, the current Prius becomes Prius B, a smaller Yaris-size Prius A appears, and a larger Camry-size Prius C appears.
 
From many sources (too many to list), the Prius B will be turbocharged (increased performance), goes to Lithium-Ion batteries, becomes plug-in (but just 7 mile range in full electric) and gets up to 100 mpg. Really.
 
Hybrid versions of other Toyota / Lexus models will continue.

#25 of 50 Re: Prius vs Camry [cesarz] by gagrice

Jan 19, 2008 (8:12 am)

Replying to: cesarz (Jan 19, 2008 7:34 am)
I would not expect a PHEV before 2011. They will need a good replacement for the Camry hybrid before dumping it. That could be a mistake. Not everyone likes the styling of the Prius. I guess we hide and watch.

#26 of 50 Re: Prius vs Camry [cesarz] by lzc

Jan 19, 2008 (8:52 am)

Replying to: cesarz (Jan 19, 2008 7:34 am)
The article cited is 8 months old and the quote that the lithium-ion batteries are ready "any time" is not true, if it ever was. Toyota has had to postpone their use because of fire hazard.
 
I didn't ready anything that suggested the TCH would be dropped. As hybrids gain in popularity, which they will, the number of models will likely increase. Few automakers drop a model that's selling well.

#27 of 50 Re: Prius vs Camry [lzc] by wvgasguy

Jan 20, 2008 (8:21 am)

Replying to: lzc (Jan 19, 2008 8:52 am)
Why drop it? I thought I saw where Toyota planned for every vehicle in the lineup to have a hybrid option by 2011. I'm waiting on the Sequoia with a diesel hybrid system. Hope they are listening. I'll put money down now.

#28 of 50 '09 Camry vs. '08 Prius by hihostevo

Apr 18, 2008 (8:03 am)

Let me lay out my case.
 
As most of you know the '09 Camry Hybrid is already on the street and Toyota has a pretty attractive Lease Deal available on it (36 months with a money factor of .00141), works out to about 3.35 percent.
 
I would either be getting a package #6 Prius or a loaded Camry.
 
The '08 Prius while doing great is a "bit long in the tooth" and it's replacement is "expected" by most of the Prius faithful.
 
My wife likes the "heavier" feel of the Camry as she feels it is a "more secure" ride. However my wife is a Real Estate Agent as well as a Grandmother. She puts on a lot of miles running clients around (especially in this market) and the hatchback of the Prius is much more functional for the "stuff" she hauls around for the GrandKids.
 
What she really wants is another Honda Pilot, but one that gets 35mpg! As we all know that is not possible I would appreciate your input and suggestions.
 
Thank you in advance

#29 of 50 Re: '09 Camry vs. '08 Prius [hihostevo] by hihostevo

Apr 18, 2008 (10:06 am)

Replying to: hihostevo (Apr 18, 2008 8:03 am)
The reason I did not jump on the Highlander Hybrid is due to the premium being charged for the Hybrid technology on the Highlander... in other words the $6,000 extra you have to pay for the Hybrid would take too many years just to break even to make it a responsible purchase... at least in my opinion which tends to be of value only to myself....
 
If any of you folks that own the Prius or Camry Hybrid are Real Estate Agents, I would be very interested in your experiences vis a vie that occupation!

#30 of 50 Owned a Prius, got a Camry by acdii

Apr 28, 2008 (2:10 pm)

I had an '07 Prius, got 65 MPG on the highway doing 65 MPH, hated the car, loved the MPG. Winter driving absolutely sucked in it, and I am not one to buy new tires to replace new tires. I put 24K and change on it and traded it in on a Hyundai Veracruz, I needed the room for people, not cargo. I picked up a new 09 Camry Hybrid last thursday for a little over invoice and love it, so much better than the Prius. As far as trunk room, I had a few things in there and stuck in a 50 pound bag of dog food, 2 40 pound bags of cat food, and 5 20 pound bags of cat litter, and a 6th bag on the back seat floor. Overall weight was 330 pounds and the car handled it quite well, and still got 35 MPG on a very windy day.
 
Speaking of wind, if you really want to compare the two cars, test drive both on a windy day with cross winds, you will find the prius can get knocked around quite well, while the Camry feels secure and hardly moves.

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