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Toyota Hybrid Camry launched

The Toyota Hybrid Camry was officially launched today. Using the same technology as in the Prius, Hybrid Synergy Drive, is has a fuel economy of just 6 L per 100 km. In terms of numbers, it's nearly 32% more efficient then the petrol Camry. Toyota representatives say that someone who travels 20,000 km a year in a Camry can save up to 560 L, and based on a pump price of $1.30, that's 728$ !!! Emissions are low, only 142 grams per km. In a comparison with the Holden Commodore (which by the way emits with 55% more CO2), Toyora Camry Hybrid can travel more than 300 km. And with 400 km more than the Ford Falcon which emits 66% more CO2.

Toyota Hybrid Camry comes with a 2.4 L petrol engine and 105kW electric motor, togheter resulting a total power of 140kW, with 20% more than the petrol Camry.

1st seen on [caradvice.com.au]

Toyota Australia's Senior Executive Director David Buttner said :

"Hybrid Camry makes a compelling case for itself as an alternative to conventionally powered family sedans, consumers will get all the performance, space and comfort of a top-rated family sedan. At the same time they will get fuel economy that trumps that of petrol-powered light and compact cars. It rates among the best diesels in its class for fuel economy, yet produces substantially less greenhouse gases and other harmful substances. We expect Hybrid Camry will achieve the maximum five-star rating on the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide compared with just 3.5 stars for the best of the mid-size or large diesels. Hybrid Camry is the future of Australian motoring. It brings hybrid technology to mainstream car buyers. It will attract a significant number of people moving from a large six-cylinder car because they regard size and performance as important. Hybrid Camry provides a lot of automotive virtue, especially with prices under $40,000."

The Toyota Hybrid Camry is build under the eye of 3.200 Toyota employees, in the Altona factory.

David Buttner added:
"Our people have worked incredibly hard to bring this car to market just 20 months after the project was announced in Japan by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, this incredibly quick turn-around is possible because Toyota Australia is an integrated, self-sufficient company with capabilities in all areas from design and engineering through to manufacture and sales."

Toyota's future looks good not only in green but also in terms of sales of hybrid cars, passing the threshold of 2.2 million units sold, 1.6 million representing Prius and more than 175,000 the Camry.

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