Toyota has put a pause on taking orders for the time being as global demand is so great they are having trouble keeping up in the post Covid world.

The demand is so great because the vehicle is so good.

First up it looks pretty good. It’s a conservative design, that seems to work.

Inside the SL Camry is packed with little comfort and luxury features like heated and cooled front seats, Panoramic glass roof and power adjustment for both front seats and a memory function for the driver’s seat.

But the story is all about the hybrid engine. The Camry is perhaps the best advertisement for petrol hybrid technology you can get.

The 2.5 litre petrol engine with hybrid technology cones with a CVT and front wheel drive.

Around town the economy is outstanding. It claims 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres. And we were getting close to that.

The benefits are obvious. The hybrid uses less resources to make the batteries, has lower driving emissions and zero range anxiety. You can simply take five-minutes and fill up and be on your way again for another 1,000 plus kilometres.

It is feeling a little dated inside now and could do with a revamp, but who knows when that will happen.

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• Toyota Camry 2024 is all Hybrid
• We drive the 2023 Toyota Hybrid SL
• Toyota Camry SL sedan 2023 Review
• Toyota Camry Hybrid SX 2022 Review
• Toyota Camry Ascent 2021 Review
• Toyota Camry SL Hybrid Sedan 2021 Review

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Hybrid sedans are few and far between and the Camry dominates the segment.

Buyers could look at Peugeot 508 GT PHEV, Honda Civic Hybrid,  Peugeot 408 PHEV. Hyundai I30 Hybrid, Honda Accord Hybrid

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I drove the SL model last week, and even though I also like my SUV’s I have to say I really enjoyed the Camry.

The current model has been around for a while now and is starting to show its age a bit. However, it’s one of those cars that make you feel at home as soon as you sit in it.

Camry Hybrid is quiet and smooth to drive, comfortable to sit in and easy to live with.

Of course, the SL models comes well equipped with little luxuries like heated and cooled front seats, panoramic view monitor and roof and a heads-up display.

The main reason for the Camry popularity is the 2.5L petrol hybrid engine and its stunning fuel economy. It comes with front wheel drive and a simple 6 step CVT.

I had a mix of lots of city driving and motorway cruising and my overall economy figure was 5.5L/100k.  I could easily see myself getting over a thousand kilometres out of a tank of fuel.

So, it has reduced driving emissions and zero range anxiety.

The problem is that the Camry Hybrid is so popular that there currently is a pause on orders. This is due to global supply issues for little things like semi-conductors.

Funny how the little things can cause such big delays.

Overall, the Camry Hybrid stands firm against the continued swing to SUV’s.

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More Camry Hybrid SL Thoughts

• Even though the design has been around for a while it still looks good.
• The Camry SL comes packed with a heap of features for the price.
• Inside the front seats are comfortable and supportive
• Heated and cooled for comfort.
• Central screen is small by today’s standards.
• Apple CarPlay is great, but the screen functionality needs some work.
• Rear seats are a little flat and tight for leg room.
• Boot is long, not very deep and has a small opening.
• Engine is smooth and economical.
• It really doesn’t matter how you drive it; it never seems to get above 5.5l/100k.
• No inconvenience waiting for a charger when on a trip, no range anxiety
• Its easy to drive but the front wheel drive can be a but slippery in the wet.
• One thing that caught me by surprise is how low the front is. IT scraped over driveways and speed bumps. They required a level of caution that would prove annoying over a longer time.
• If I was brand conscious, I would feel like I was driving a taxi.
• Can’t order one now. Have to wait for the new model.

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Sedans are a dwindling market unfortunately. The segment is dominated by the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Other choices include, Mazda6 Atenza,  Honda Civic HEV LX,  Hyundai Sonata, Citroen C5-X, Peugeot 508 GT, Genesis G70, or the Audi A4.

Some other Camry Articles

• Next Generation Camry is all Hybrid
• Toyota Camry Hybrid SX 2022 Review
• Toyota Camry Ascent 2021 Review
• 2021 Toyota Camry SL Hybrid Sedan 2021 Review
• Toyota has unveiled a facelifted 2020 Camry
• 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid- Why the Hybrid is so good
• Blue Mountains road trip in 2018 Toyota Camry
• 2018 Toyota Camry Launch Review
• 2018 Toyota Camry Ascent Hybrid Review
• 2018 Toyota Camry SL V6 Review
• Toyota Camry Launch Review David Brown Reviews
• 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY – 22 consecutive years as Australia’s best-selling mid-size car
• 2012 Toyota Hybrid Camry
• 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Luxury Review

Toyota Camry Hybrid SL final thoughts

Camry is really starting to show its age, but its aged well in some areas not so much in others.

It’s a victim of its own popularity. The demand is so great that supply has been suspended currently because of component parts supply issues.

There is a reason the Camry Hybrid is popular. Its good value, genuinely economical, and comfortable to drive.

Pity it doesn’t come in an AWD wagon version.

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