Saturday, September 10, 2011

How can you tell the difference between regular toyota camry and hybrid?

I'm 18 and I want to get toyota camry but I don't know the difference between those two. Is it expensive? If is too much to afford then I will just search for something else. But I want a toyota or infinit model.|||There are a few ways to tell the difference without looking at the VIN# and/or opening the Hood.





First, from the front, the grille is chrome - the whole grille is chrome. The only other Camry model that has any chrome on the grille is the XLE model and it is only a chrome surrounding the grille.





Second, on the side there are Hybrid badges on the front fenders just in front of the front doors.





From the rear, the taillights are different. In all of the other models, the taillights are red and white, with the part on the trunk lid being red. On the Hybrid models, the tail light portion on the trunk lid is white/clear as well. If you look on the rear deck behind the rear seats, there is a rather large vent that stands up over the rear deck. This is the vent to cool the hybrid batteries and is only found on the Hybrid models.





As for cost, there is a cost premium of between $0 and $5000 depending on what model you're comparing the hybrid to. The reason I say this is that if you're looking at a fully equipped Hybrid with navigation and leather with moonroof, it is actually a few hundred dollars less than a comparibly equipped XLE V6 Camry. Even on the more basic model of the Hybrid, the most comparible model is the more basic V6 XLE as well and there is only about a $1500 premium for the Hybrid.





However, most people compare the Hybrid to the 4cyl LE model in which case there is about a $5000 premium. It really isn't a fair comarison though as you get quite a bit more equipment on the Hybrid that isn't available on the LE such as the Smart-key start and entry, Climate control and performance more comparible to the V6 engine model of the Camry.





Hope this helps.





Ken|||Both answers are right cosmetically but I disagree with Ken on the V6 to Hybrid cost comparison. Honestly, most people are right in the comparison. The Hybrid should be compared to the 4 cylinder because economy is the key here. What's the point in a Hybrid if you don't care about economy? Power is important too but the only reason a Hybrid is considered (or even built) is economy. Heck, 4 cylinder Camrys generally outsold V6 models at least 4 to 1 on any given year(-sometimes 5 or 6 to 1). The 4 cylinder has enough power that the V6 premium isn't warranted to most people. Equipment might be less on a LE, but Toyota does make a plusher 4 cylinder XLE- which can be equipped the same as the V6 XLE but without the V6. I don't know why Toyota reps overlook that car here in the States. Toyota knew what they were doing when they made the Camry even if US reps don't. Moneywise, as an 18 year old, I'd recommend sticking with a 4 cylinder LE. They are the best values. That's why most people flock to them. Everything you could want at a reasonable price and lower overall ownership costs than a V6 or a Hybrid.|||easiest way to tell is the tail lights.





led tails = hybrid


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regular tails - regular


http://www.leasetrader.com/photos/actual鈥?/a>|||if you pop open the hood and it says hybrid....seriously, that's what you have to do, unless you know how to read VIN numbers and decode them.





if you know the VIN number of the car you want to buy...go online and search under VIN decoders. then look under engine specs.

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