2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid User Reviews

Pros

godd fuel economy

Cons

no con @ all

Purchased As Not Purchased

i rented the car on a road trip from Miami,fl to nash, Tn it was the best ride ever... I only had to stop once for fuel... the ride in general was excellent 10 stars.

Pros

Great Car to own

Cons

Trunk space

Purchased As New

2009 Toyota Camry is a Great car, getting 39-40mph/gl.Ride is smooth and great power.I think it is lot better than owning Prius or any other hybrid.I drove Prius and Camry and CAMRY is the CAR not little toy like Prius

Pros

Great styling, gas mileage and dependability

Cons

Loss of trunk space

Purchased As New

The power on this vehicle is great for a four cyl. easy enough to get going in any traffic situation. Handling is smooth and reactive in an emergency situation. Comfort is traditional Toyota. They know how to transport people in comfort.
Gas mileage is outstanding. Average in town has been between 34 to 36 mpg and on a recent trip to San Antonio Texas received 44.7 mpg and 40.7 on the return trip! Love my Camry Hybrid!!!!...read morehide

Pros

The keyless lock system is very convenient and easy to use.

Cons

Outside finish marks easily.

Purchased As New

Handles well and is very comfortable. I enjoy passing up many gas stations before needing one! Climate control is good.

Pros

Comfortable and semi-luxurious

Cons

Slight thump when engine kicks in

Purchased As New

I traded in a 2008 Prius because it was a bit too small for me. I have back problems and getting in and out wasn't the easiest. However, I did like the gas mileage of the Prius at an average of about 45 MPG but the engine also screamed when I accelerated hard in order to pass or needed extra power. The Camry Hybrid is a completely different offering. Quiet, lots of power, luxurious leather interior, larger (power) seats with lumbar support and nice heavy feel. It's very similar to a Lexus ES350 I had a few years ago. But there are a few things missing. A backup camera (which I had the dealer install) and bumper sensors (which I also had the dealer install) Unfortunately, the backup camera had to be attached to a bracket and is not tucked away underneath like the Prius camera. It makes it very vulnerable to theft - easy to cut the wires and yank off. I'm going to try and find a custom shop that will cut a hole underneath like the Prius. As for gas mileage, I average about 34.5 MPG in town and freeway. I do have hills where I live so that may be why I don't get good mileage as others report. But 34.5 is very respectable for a large luxury car. I've yet to take a long trip to see how it does on the freeway but if it's like the Prius, it should get a little better mileage. The Camry Hybrid engine does "shudder" a little more than the Prius on takeoff. I've gotten use to it. I've also found that 40 MPH is the sweet spot where I can cruise without the engine kicking in. Once the car is warmed up the engine is a little better but the "shudder" on takeoff is still noticeable. It's a great car and I hope to keep it until my lease is up - which is kind of confusing. I traded in my 2008 loaded Pruis and they pre-paid 3 years lease (I hate car payments) and installed the backup camera and bumper sensors and gave me back $3,000 cash. My residual is $17,000. The MSRP on the car was $32,000. I think I got a good deal? I went to 3 other dealers and none came close to what Thousand Oaks Toyota gave me....read morehide

We bought our Hybrid in Feb.08 and LOVE it! We've really worked out how to drive it to it's best performance and usually get 41-45 mpg in the city and 50 hwy. AMAZING CAR! It fits our two kids very nicely in the back with plenty of leg room. We got the gps, ipod connection, and bluetooth which really saves us on roadtrips. The only thing is trunk space, it is tight with two kids, however, it is worth the hassle to spend a few bucks for gas a month....read morehide

Pros

Great mileage, comfortable, well-made

Purchased As New

I bought my hybrid in April 2008. Haven't had any problems. It's an excellent car. Great mileage. I have bought Toyota autos/trucks since 1990 and wouldn't buy any other brand.

Purchased As New

Traded my Lexus 350 E for Camry XLE Hybrid.(loaded) Love it! Many features similar to Lexus. Rides smoother. Average 37 mpg. Highway 42mpg. Got lease with rebates, 36 mo. 15K miles, drust drive offs plus $600 cap , $399/mo including tax Great money factor.

Pros

Milage is over sticker claim of 33 on highway - 40.3 on last tirp

Cons

Seats not cushy on long trip

Purchased As New

This car has been nothing but a pleasure to own. Sure Inow have a car payment, but I only spend $40 on gas per month which includes work and pleasure driving. The ride is very smooth and quiet. I love my car.

Pros

looks stylish and rides real comfortable , fits 2 big kids in rear with plenty of leg room

Cons

no memory seats

Purchased As New

for the price it a really nice and comfortable ride , and the milage is amazing avg 41 in the hwy 37 in the city