The 2008 Toyota Camry hybrid will cost less by nearly a grand. The Camry hybrid will now be priced at $25,860, still $5,400 more than the gasoline only variant. The gasoline only Camry is the most popular car in the USA.
How does the Camry hybrid afford this price cut? Simply by doing away with some of previously standard equipment. The aluminium wheels have given way to steel units. The JBL stereo and leather trim on the steering wheel and shifter are now a thing of the past.
Camry hybrid comes with a 2.4-litre, four-cylinder engine that gives 187 horsepower when combined with the electric motor. Estimates say the Camry hybrid gives a fuel economy of 40mpg in the city and 38mpg on the highway.
The move may be welcome, as people will not have to pay for the stuff they don’t require. At the same time, many may resent the list of ‘not so impressive’ standard equipment.
Arguably, the Camry hybrid faces tough competition from other hybrids on the road. Some give excellent fuel economy; others give a better performance and more power. The lower price tag might just save the day for this car.
[Via: Autobloggreen]
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