Toyota vs…Toyota? Camry Hybrid takes on the Prius

February 20, 2009 by
Filed under: Hydrogen Fuel Cell 

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Guy walks into a Toyota dealer — sounds like a joke so far, right? Not quite.

Guy walks into a Toyota dealer looking for a 2008 Toyota Prius. He’s heard about hybrids for awhile now, and the Prius is one he knows by name. He vaguely recalls some celebrity bragging about taking one to the Academy Awards instead of a limo, and then there was that South Park episode, “Smug Alert” a couple of years back. And didn’t Al Gore’s own son make headlines for getting busted doing 100 mph in his Prius?

Something like that. Beyond the hype, Guy’s never really given hybrid cars much thought, much less gone looking for one. And even though he can afford a decent-size car or SUV, the price of gasoline has him looking for fuel economy in a serious way.

And there on the showroom floor, Guy sees a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid for almost the same amount of money as a Prius. Now what?

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25 Comments on Toyota vs…Toyota? Camry Hybrid takes on the Prius

  1. sexyboi142 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    2. yah rite………prius suck…..idk how to make pruis plural

  2. margix on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    3. toyota prius is the ugliest car in the world!

  3. ChuffChuffWoo on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    4. Small diesels are crampt and clunky econoboxes, alas I was unlucky enough to own one, but I now have a Prius and it does more miles on cheaper fuel. Prius – the only proper car with good fuel economy.

  4. KOREA2SAMSUNG2LG on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    5. why are japs so ugly? everyt jap ive met has either no eyelid, flatass pig nose, droppy cheeks, panflat faces, panflat backhead or a unibrow. most of the time its a combination. the tallest jap ive met is only like 5 ft 3 inches tall…
    pelase japenis monsters
    grow up
    and
    get a life
    at least go get plastic surgery
    and stop making all asians look so bad
    fucking japenis
    are annoying
    as fucking
    hell
    shit go to hell all u fuckign
    monkey ass
    hole fuck off and hurry up japenis islands!
    sink!

  5. morgangamer22 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    6. COOL

  6. PerezR8 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    7. Both look plain, bland and Boring!

  7. hybriddriver13 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    8. prius is a gas milege car and if you get the touring edition there are many options nd the prius is more reconizable and if you want to be flashy with ur hybrid then go nd flsh ur cash with a prius please reply

  8. sspope on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    9. it was BMW M3 with 4.0 litre

  9. Hybridlancer2000 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    10. No matter HOW HARD people try to BASH the PRIUS!! U still at some Point in TIME have to REMEMBER that the CAMRY HYBRID ALSO HAS A BATTERY PACK Plus the ALTIMA HYBRID!!

    NOW THE BATTERY PACK ON THE ALTIMA AND HYBRID CAMRY ARE JUST AS EXPENSIVE AS THE PRIUS’ BATTERY PACK!

    *Choke on That*

  10. bpogi38 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    11. Yeah, but the diesels are usually cheaper. In the UK, a base-model VW Golf 1.9 TDI costs UKP 14,990 vs. the Prius at UKP 18,255. The Prius does get better combined mileage (54 mpg US vs. 47 mpg; in the UK test) but at an extra 3,000 pounds, you can buy a lot of fuel. But Jeremy Clarkson is a little biased against the Toyota.

  11. redbeast2 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    12. It’s currently $4000 to replace the battery pack.

  12. redbeast2 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    13. I think the problem with diesels, especially in urbanized Europe, is that they don’t get as good fuel economy as hybrids do in stop-and-go traffic. They get better mileage on the highway, though.

  13. bpogi38 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    14. In the UK, diesel is about the same price as gasoline, and they already have a bunch of diesel cars that get the same or better mileage than a Prius. In his own words (while driving a Prius): “If you wanted an efficient car, why not go buy a Golf diesel?”

  14. blondetrumpetboy on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    15. I disagree. If you want all out gas mileage and don’t care about comfort or style the Geo Metro fits the bill. Excellent gas mileage but not really easy on the eyes. Don’t get me wrong, the Prius is a good car. It’s just pricey. Really though, a hybrid Camry and a Prius is an unfair comparision. The Prius is an economy car, the Camry, is well, a Camry with better gas mileage. The Hybrid Camry is also an excellent car.

  15. Ryanp220891 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    16. prius is better

  16. stashdash on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    17. the prius is very ugly

  17. bajanbaw on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    18. My mom has a 2002 Toyota Camry and they had to fix something on the car so they gave her the 2009 Camry Hybrid. When I got into the car it was very weird, it was also extremely quiet too. Anyway I got in and to those folks who don’t know they don’t have a key, just put your foot on the brakes, hit the start button and put it in gear. It’s an interesting car, doesn’t accelerate like her 02 Camry but all in all I like it. I wouldn’t buy it for myself but my fiance would love it!

  18. afs45000 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    19. the toyota prius
    is alot beter!!

  19. miss061006 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    20. Why do they make “economy” cars so fukkin ugly?

  20. VWRICE4 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    21. 2005fz10 Isn’t that your mom driving?? I bet she can get 5000 miles to a tank too!! :( )!! LOOL…Raccoon lover…show me that video again with your raccoons!

  21. paldri on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    22. Brand new Prius = $27,000 (or more) for 45mpg at best.

    Used Geo Metro = under $4k for well over 50mpg.

    The only thing green about the Prius is the green cash you’ll have to dish out for it. It’s a stupid vehicle, highly popular in Southern California and purchased mainly by the mindless trend followers who live here that can’t think for themselves.

  22. Dutchoven08 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    23. I felt compelled to sell off my gas guzler truck and try to support upstart sustainable fuels- I bought a 25yr old Mercedes Diesel and run Biodiesel from a station by my home. Expensive fuel, 25 mpg, not great but supprting new fuels w/ my $

    I know that CA will allow new-tech diesels this year from MBZ and VW(?)= low emissions, great MPG.I’ll buy one next.New-type EU Diesel tech is high MPG low emissions.A good comprmis. Few Electrics r still runnin now. thats bst option.Ford has 65mpg in EU

  23. smbstressfest on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    24. Neither of those cars are made anymore, right? It sounds like you dislike “hybrids” so what car should we buy if we’re interested in conserving fuel? And by the way, what do you drive and what kind of mileage are you getting?

  24. Dutchoven08 on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    25. Once again, tell me why it is that Hybrids that get 45 MPG are better that the 1002 Geo Metro that got 61 MPG or the 1996 GM EV1 that got 90 miles on an overnight electric charge?

    Oh, not supposed to ask those questions…

    Ralph Nader does and he’s trying to get into the Presidential debates.
    He’s on the ballot in 45 states and write in in the rest.
    Want electric Cars? McBama aint gonna do it.

    Ralph Nader will.
    Go to:
    voteNader org

  25. PenisBoat on Thu, 15th Jan 2009 4:39 am

    26. 2.4 litre engine??!?!?!? wtf thats huge tho not for an american…

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