Toyota Camry Hybrid 2008 PDF Manual Cars

In these days of gasping in shock when we drive up to a gas pump, and prices seeming to climb higher every day, what a relief it was to drive the
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door sedan last week. The Camry’s fuel economy estimates claim the hybrid gets 33 miles to the gallon in town and 34 on the highway, but this economical sedan seemed to get even better than that. After driving the Camry exclusively for a week, I was astonished to find half a tank of gas remained.

But once you become used to this, it’s fun to try to see how often you can maintain a low enough speed—usually under 20 miles per hour—to
keep the car powered by electricity and not gasoline. Of course using air conditioning or listening to the stereo also affects power usage.
The Toyota hybrid features continuously variable automatic transmission as standard equipment, while an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty for the battery and other components is also standard.

The Camry hybrid (unlike the Prius) doesn’t look distinctively different from its Camry cousins. Instead, it can easily pass for a Toyota Camry SE
except for the larger chrome grille. The Camry hybrid has 16-inch alloy wheels, an acoustic noise-reducing windshield, and optional heated side mirrors and moon roof. There are seven airbags including a driver’s knee airbag, and an electronic stability system is standard. The Camry is a very comfortable, easy to drive sedan.

The test model I drove had added options including rear spoiler, body side molding and a leather interior package, XM Satellite Radio, and a power tilt/slide moon roof that brought the total price, including destination charges, to $32,966. Still a bargain, though, as gas prices continue their upward climb…

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