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Camry hybrid or traditional?
We are trying to decide between a 2016 hybrid Camry or a traditional model, and we have some questions:
Does having two drive systems mean more is likely to go wrong?
How often do the hybrid's batteries need to be replaced, and how expensive are they?
Do the batteries take up a lot of room in the trunk?
Is there any difference in acceleration up hills between the two cars?
Does having two drive systems mean more is likely to go wrong?
How often do the hybrid's batteries need to be replaced, and how expensive are they?
Do the batteries take up a lot of room in the trunk?
Is there any difference in acceleration up hills between the two cars?
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The batteries are typically life-of-the-car items, but some small % do fail, $3,500 or so to replace. They're guaranteed for 10yrs/100k, I think.
Not that much room, but you'll need to compare, see if it affects your decision.
Not much/any difference with the 4 cylinder, but definitely a difference with the V6, if that's what you'd get otherwise.
My MKZ hybrid is very similar, I've been happy with it - 37 mpg average, never short of power, but I've not driven it fully loaded up mountain passes.
But, I agree, the gas mileage won't be that much better and you'll be paying more money up front.
I'd just get the XSE V6 if I were to buy a Camry. It's the most fun.