As the alternative propulsion sector stands now, Toyota has it pretty good. The do-no-wrong Prius is indisputably the eco car standard-bearer, and continues to sell in healthy quantities 83,918 through August 2011. But this is America, land of the pickup truck and midsize sedan. Fortunately for Toyota, it also knows how to build, market, and peddle cars like the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

                                                             2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Rear Three Quarters . We courted a Camry Hybrid in the past as a long-termer, and dated during the 2007 model year when the then-new Camry won Car of the Year. But times change and we all grow older. And given how the competition has been nipping at its green-sheened heels lately, Toyota is back spitting some high-mileage midsize game at just the right time.

                                                              2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

For 2012, the Camry's Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) gets more powerful at both ends. The electric motor now outputs 105kW (up from 30kW) and the gasoline engine gets a bump to 2.5 liters of displacement, now outputting 156 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque (up from 147 ponies and 138 pound-feet). Total system output for the HSD is 200 horsepower, 13 more ponies than the previous model year.

                                                           2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

                                                          2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

                                                           2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 

Pricing Information
MSRP: $27,400
Invoice: $27,400

Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 2.5L I4
Standard Transmission: VAR Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 4
Horsepower @RPM: 200@5700
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 40/38
Combined Fuel Economy: 40
EPA Class: Mid-Size
Number of Valves: 16
Torque @RPM: 1500
Fuel Type System: Hybrid Gas/Electric / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): No
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: 6.5
Compression: 12.5:1
Displacement: 2494/152
Bore X Stroke: 3.54×3.86
Cruising Range: 680 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 17.6
Final Drive Ratio: No
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: 4500
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: 199
Electric Torque RPM: 1500
Electric HorsePower BHP: 141

Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote, Card Key and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking
Selective Locking/Unlocking
Vehicle Anti-Lockout

Braking & Traction
Regenerative Braking System
Front Power 296-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 279-mm Solid Disc Brakes
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Vehicle Stability Control System
Traction Control
Brake Assistance
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Electrical
2 Front Power Outlets
244.8-Volt Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
Battery Saver
Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows
Audio, Navigation and Security Pre-Wiring

Engines & Emissions
Extended Service Interval For Distributorless Ignition
AT-PZEV Emissions
Roadside Assistance Warranty For 25,000-Miles, 24-Months
Hybrid Synergy Drive(TM) 2.5-Liter, I4, Dual VVT-i 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 156@5700, Torque Of 156@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head; Front Permanent Magnet Electric Motor With Horsepower Of 141@4500 and Torque Of 199@0-1500RPM (Hybrid System Net Horsepower Of 200)
Free Scheduled Maintenance For 24 Months or 25,000 Miles

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Front iPod(R) Auxiliary Audio Input Jack Includes Portable Audio Connectivity
AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player
Diversity In-Glass Radio Antenna
USB Port
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices With Bluetooth(R) Streaming Audio

Exterior Lighting
Front Foglights
Perimeter Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off
Projector Beam Halogen Headlights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Chrome Exhaust Pipe
Metallic Paint (If Selected)
Front and Rear Color-Keyed Bumpers
Front Air Dam

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
Automatic Climate Control
Interior Air Filter
Rear HVAC Duct

Instrumentation
Tire Pressure Monitor
Cruise Control
Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty and Trip Odometer
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Digital Clock
Engine Start/Stop Button
Maintenance Interval Indicator
Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Wireless Enabled Devices
Compass
Optitron Instrumentation

Interior Lighting
Delayed Courtesy Light
Front Map Lights
Trunk Light
Illuminated Entry

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Metallic Tech Grain Trim Located On Center Floor Console, Doors and Instrument Panel
Leather Steering Wheel
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Smart Key System Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Illuminated Entry, Panic Alarm, and Trunk
Smart Key System Card Key
Remote Trunk Release Located Inside Vehicle and On Multi-Function Remote
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Card
Panic Alarm

Safety
Star Safety System(TM)
Side Guard Door Beams
Seat Mounted Rear Side Airbags
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Crumple Zones
Crash Sensor Disconnects Battery
L A T C H
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
Pretensioners
Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) Front Active Seat Back Restraints
Front Dual Knee Airbags
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags

Seats
Cloth Seats
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Integral Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest
Rear Seat Pass Through
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
Driver Power Lumbar Support

Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Telescopic Steering Column
Electric Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering

Storage
Coinholder
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
Overhead Console Storage
4 Front and 6 Rear; 10 Cupholders Total
Illuminated Glovebox
Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
Front and Rear Door Mounted Storage

Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent Multi-Link MacPherson Strut Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers

Transmission
Electronically Controlled Adaptive Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
Adaptive Automatic Transmission

Wheels & Tires
SBRP215/55R17 All-Season Tires
Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In.
Compact Spare Tire

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Tinted Glass
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Power Window Lockout/Override
Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
Power Windows With Driver One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
Front Dual Sunvisors

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