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Toyota Camry Hybrid

Name: 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Brand: Toyota

EPA MPG: 34 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 34 mpg

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First Take

The four-cylinder Camry Hybrid is a spacious, quiet, and comfortable sedan that offers the fuel economy of a much smaller car. The 34 mpg overall it measured in our testing is impressive, translating into a long almost 600-mile cruising range. Acceleration is good, but initial response is sluggish. A CVT automatic is the only transmission. Handling is responsive enough but not particularly agile. Unfortunately, the hybrid components take up some trunk space and block most of the folding rear seat opening. Curtain air bags and stability control are standard on the hybrid model.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.4-liter 4 hybrid (187 hp)

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Model History

2025-Present

Current Generation

For the 2025 model year, the Toyota Camry will only be available as a hybrid, with a re-tuned 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine promising better fuel economy than the already-efficient outgoing model. An optional all-wheel-drive version is now available on all trims; it gets an additional electric motor powering the rear wheels when extra grip is needed. Toyota didn’t make any major changes to the Camry's exterior aside from a new front end that sports a streamlined grille and LED headlights. The sporty XSE trim offers a two-tone paint job. All Camrys come standard with tech-focused features such as wireless phone charging and adaptive cruise control, but the interior looks user-friendly even with the optional larger touchscreen. AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, BSW, and RCTW all come standard as well.

2018-2024

2018 Redesign Year

In the world of midsized sedans, the Camry ranks among the best, thanks to its comfortable ride, quiet cabin, good fuel economy, and easy-to-use controls. The frugal hybrid version achieved an impressive 47 mpg overall in our testing. Thankfully, the hybrid battery doesn't take up excess trunk space as in previous models. Handling is slightly improved over previous versions, but the lower stance makes access a little more difficult, and the rear seat is not as roomy as in some competitors. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection come standard, but BSW and RCTW are optional. The 2021 model saw an upgrade to Toyota's Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of safety equipment. Highlights include automatic emergency braking with low-light pedestrian and daytime bicyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, and lane centering.

2012-2017

2012 Redesign Year

With its extensive update for 2012, the Camry Hybrid received a nicer interior and slightly more responsive handling. It gets amazing fuel economy for its size and roomy interior: we tested 38 mpg in mixed driving, four mpg better than the previous version. It also rides well, is quiet, and should be very reliable. All of these changes add up to the Camry now scoring as our top-rated family sedan. Drawbacks include touch-screen radio controls that could be better designed. Bluetooth and a USB port are standard, and Toyota's Entune smartphone integration is available.

2007-2011

2007 Redesign Year

The Camry Hybrid is a spacious, quiet, and comfortable sedan that offers the fuel economy of a much smaller car. The 34 mpg it achieved in our overall testing is impressive, translating into a long 600-mile cruising range. Acceleration is good, but initial response is sluggish. A CVT is the only transmission. Handling is responsive enough but not particularly agile. Unfortunately, the hybrid components take up some trunk space and block most of the folding rear-seat opening. Curtain air bags and stability control are standard.