2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: first impressions

Conclusion

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (Photo: Michel Deslauriers, Auto123.com)

The Camry Hybrid looks as if it will hold its promise to provide all the qualities of regular Camry models as well as saving gas and make you look like an environmentally-conscious person behind the wheel. At $31,900, the Hybrid is $6,100 more costly than the base LE, but here is a list of what you get for that extra sum:

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Power front seats
Automatic climate control
6-CD changer with MP3 and Bluetooth capability
Real-time fuel economy gauge and multifunction display
Smart key system
16-inch alloy wheels
Projector headlights
'HYBRID' badges on the front fenders

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (Photo: Michel Deslauriers, Auto123.com)

Is the Camry Hybrid worth it? Well, factor in the additional equipment, along with a personal satisfaction that you're polluting a little less, and you have many reasons to consider purchasing this car. I just wish we could've had more time behind the wheel of this Camry, but we'll wait patiently until Toyota offers us one for a week or two.