Ride, handling and braking
Probably due to their dual role of regenerative charging and stopping the vehicle, the 4-wheel antilock disc brake setup tends to over respond to input, especially when that input is clumsily applied.
I’m certain that with exposure, one would easily adapt to this particular braking characteristic and as such, smooth rather than abrupt brake action would be the norm but it’s something to be mindful of in the early days of ownership.
Toyota has struck a pleasing balance between ride quality and handling prowess. If anything, the balance tips slightly in favour of ride comfort, and why not? The Camry Hybrid isn’t intended to attract the “tuner” crowd.
When things do turn dicey on the icy, Toyota’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system combined with their Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) programs will intervene to assist in maintaining vehicle control, and likely human composure.
Should a collision occur, the Camry Hybrid will protect occupants with a comprehensive array of airbags.
Occupant protection a Toyota priority
The Camry Hybrid is stocked with frontal airbags, front seat side-mounted airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and an airbag for the driver’s knees; bravo Toyota for including this suite of important equipment as standard fare.
Pricing delivers value but economy narrowly misses the target
Although the Camry Hybrid is Canada EnerGuide rated at an impressive 5.7L/100km for city and highway driving, the best I could manage based on readings supplied by the onboard computer was 6.4L/100km.
Still, 6.4L/100km is impressive for such a spacious, comfortable car while mired in city traffic.
The 2010 Camry Hybrid rolls silently out the showroom door for a reasonable $30,900. That coin nets you everything except a sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, fog lights and a navigation system with a backup camera plus some vanity lighting and rear seat reading lights.
At a shade under $31K, the Camry Hybrid delivers cutting-edge “green” technology along with premium-level surroundings and ride comfort, not to mention guilt-reduced motoring.
photo:Rob Rothwell
Probably due to their dual role of regenerative charging and stopping the vehicle, the 4-wheel antilock disc brake setup tends to over respond to input, especially when that input is clumsily applied.
I’m certain that with exposure, one would easily adapt to this particular braking characteristic and as such, smooth rather than abrupt brake action would be the norm but it’s something to be mindful of in the early days of ownership.
Toyota has struck a pleasing balance between ride quality and handling prowess. If anything, the balance tips slightly in favour of ride comfort, and why not? The Camry Hybrid isn’t intended to attract the “tuner” crowd.
When things do turn dicey on the icy, Toyota’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system combined with their Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) programs will intervene to assist in maintaining vehicle control, and likely human composure.
Should a collision occur, the Camry Hybrid will protect occupants with a comprehensive array of airbags.
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| The 2010 Camry Hybrid rolls silently out the showroom door for a reasonable $30,900. |
Occupant protection a Toyota priority
The Camry Hybrid is stocked with frontal airbags, front seat side-mounted airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and an airbag for the driver’s knees; bravo Toyota for including this suite of important equipment as standard fare.
Pricing delivers value but economy narrowly misses the target
Although the Camry Hybrid is Canada EnerGuide rated at an impressive 5.7L/100km for city and highway driving, the best I could manage based on readings supplied by the onboard computer was 6.4L/100km.
Still, 6.4L/100km is impressive for such a spacious, comfortable car while mired in city traffic.
The 2010 Camry Hybrid rolls silently out the showroom door for a reasonable $30,900. That coin nets you everything except a sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, fog lights and a navigation system with a backup camera plus some vanity lighting and rear seat reading lights.
At a shade under $31K, the Camry Hybrid delivers cutting-edge “green” technology along with premium-level surroundings and ride comfort, not to mention guilt-reduced motoring.
photo:Rob Rothwell
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