Daily News | 2023 Camry Hybrid brings smoothness, power, comfort to the HEV game
The XSE Hybrid was new for the 2021 model year. It’s a sporty-looking and sportier-tuned trim level available across much of the corporate lineup. The hybrid adds in a regenerative motor to boost fuel economy, but without a plug-in option. It’s previously worked wonders on the Corolla in Mr. Driver’s Seat tests.The Camry Hybrid features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine combined with Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system that creates a combined 208 horsepower. It gets to 60 mph in a fairly slow 7.
But the Camry Hybrid continues proving what the XSE package offers on country roads, as well. It isn’t exactly fun on the tight curves, but it is smooth and sure, with not a bit of lean even when you let yourself get a little out of hand.The leather-trimmed heated and cooled front seats looked and felt very firm and Mazdalike upon first sit. But even after all those miles, Mr. Driver’s Seat’s seat never felt sore or tired. The Lovely Mrs.
The Toyota experience is becoming more pleasant because of a clear dashboard loaded with information that’s easy to find and control.The rear seat is not what I’d call spacious. It’s not bad, with tolerable foot room, legroom and headroom, but there’s not a lot of extra space. Sturgis Kid 4.0 spent a lot of time there and found it unremarkable. Advantage, Sonata.
Cargo space is 15.1 cubic feet. The rear seat does not fold down, something that happens occasionally in hybrid sedans, as the batteries get in the way. Additional advantage, Sonata.The 9-inch touchscreen stands like an iPad in the center of the dashboard. It’s easy to navigate and operate. Dials also provide added control for volume and tuning, and buttons outside the touchscreen make getting around the features even easier. This is a really winning system.
Sound from the premium audio with nine JBL speakers was pretty good, about a B+ or A-. It plays some songs just right, but it doesn’t have the extra touch you might find in the Mazda CX-50 or Honda Odyssey.Dials control the temperature, and buttons control fan speed and air source. The display is also clear and easy to follow.The Camry XSE Hybrid averaged 40 mpg in a high-speed, hard-acceleration test. Most drivers will be able to get at least 10% bettering either hybrid, I imagine.
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