Nov
28
2011
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Gas Mileage
Posted by Car Dude in 2012, Gas Mileage, fuel economy, hybrid, tags: 2012, camry, fuel economy, Gas Mileage, hybrid, hybrid synergy drive, MPG, toyota
Toyota has always been the front runner when it comes to hybrid technology but it seems the past generation Toyota Camry Hybrid was severely lacking. The car cost a few grand more than the base 4-cylinder model and only returned a 22% better fuel economy. But the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is cheaper than the previous model and gets much better fuel economy. In fact the Camry Hybrid has retaken best-in-class fuel economy honors which were previously held by the Ford Fusion Hybrid. But what makes the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid such a good gas mileage sedan? Read the rest of this entry »
The Buick Lacrosse was redesigned in 2010 and with it came a new motor that promised better gas mileage; the EcoTec direct injection engine. The premium model has an MSRP price of just under $38k. That buys you a 3.6 liter V-6 engine that has over 300 Horsepower. Bummer is that car is more expensive by $8k and the engine is less fuel efficient. The larger V-6 can only manage 17 MPG in the City and 27 MPG on the Highway. Nothing too exciting. This car is built with quality and luxury in mind. But what is even more impressive is that a hybrid model of this car is out on the market. The new 2012 Buick Lacrosse eAssist hybrid has a smaller 2.4 liter EcoTec 4-cylinder engine. Mated to the powertrain is a small electric motor that is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. This electric motor adds power and fuel efficiency up to 25%. The Hybrid with e-assist gets 25 MPG in the City and 36 MPG on the highway. The hybrid only has 182 HP but torque is ample at 172 ft-lbs. Oh and the hybrid starts at about $30k. 
I love the new Lexus CT 200h and think it’s a really great little car. It not only has the lowest MSRP price of any Lexus at $29,120; but it also gets the best gas mileage of the Lexus family of cars. Moreover, the fact that the Lexus CT 200h gas mileage ratings are the best in the Luxury Car Segments cements the fact that Lexus is the Hybrid Luxury car king. They finally got it right after the poor fuel economy of the Lexus HS 250h. The Lexus CT 200h gas mileage figures are 43 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. But after researching the Lexus CT 200h and realizing the car has the exact same powertrain as the Toyota Prius; I can’t help but wonder why the Prius gets almost 8 MPG more than the Lexus CT 200h. 
While the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has not bee officially released, the company still has listed the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Gas Mileage on their website. According to Hyundai USA, the Sonata Hybrid will get 37 MPG in the City and 39 MPG on the highway. Consider the Ford Fusion Hybrid gets 41 MPG in the City and 36 MPG on the highway. Now why does the Ford Fusion Hybrid get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in the city? Well read on to find out. 
Well now the GM is on the cusp of bankruptcy and financial ruin…..they have announced the release of the long awaited Chevrolet Volt. Will it be here in time to save GM? Of course not! The slated release date for this new generation of hybrid isn’t until 2011. What’s the deal with that? GM had the EV1 electric car back in the 1990’s and it is only now that they are coming up with a half gas half electric hybrid car. The American population has been scooping up every hybrid in sight for years now. It this kind of foot dragging that has gotten GM into this mess in the first place. 
Lately Ford has been a car maker that is concentrating on fuel efficiency. They entered into a licensing agreement with Toyota in order to use some of the Prius’ hybrid technology. The New Ford Fusion is just the tip of the iceberg. Each year is seems like Toyota is on the cutting edge of the hybrid race. Their hybrid lineup is the largest and most fuel efficient of any manufacturer. What makes Toyota so great is that you can buy a Certified Used Car that comes with a warranty. Finally Honda is always in the mix not matter what. If their Japanese counter-parts are doing something right, you can bet that Honda will no doubt try to top their rivals. And they did just that with the New Honda Insight. The Insight has a great starting price point and is backed by Honda Nameplate. 
The Polo may be a step down from the already lowly Rabbit; but it is a giant step forward in terms of Gasoline powered Efficiency. has 4-doors, a reasonable price tag, and last but not least: a sweet little engine. Europeans have always known what we Americans have been missing: Turbo-diesel power is the way to go! Not only can you get the best MPG from a diesel car, the fuel burns more cleanly, and adding a turbo increases power by using wasted exhaust gasses.
My Prius gets 65 MPG! Well big hairy deal. Next years car will get 100 MPG….guaranteed! The real news is the $10 Million purse the X PRIZE Foundation will give to the first company to produce a vehicle to break that golden 100 Mile Per Gallon barrier. This foundation is the same that recently paid…you guessed it….$10 million for the first suborbital space flight a few years back. X PRIZE is dedicated to offering large amounts of money to make huge leaps for humanity.
There has been a gaping hole in the mid-sized car segment from Ford with the loss of the Taurus a few years back. The public is really starting to notice the Fusion’s new Hybrid power plant system in comparison to the original introduction in 2006. 
Hybrids have been around for awhile now and almost every manufacturer has tried their hand at a successful hybrid vehicle. What was once the most unique car in the garage, no the whole neighborhood; has become the first choice when shopping for a new car. The public has been more than happy to buy up any hybrid car their favorite company produces. But where is the Luxury Hybrid car market? 
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