What is the actual fuel consumption of the Camry Hybrid?
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The combined fuel consumption of the Camry is 4.1L/100km. Currently, there are four models of the Camry available for sale: the Hybrid Sport Edition, Hybrid Luxury Edition, Hybrid Flagship Edition, and Hybrid Leading Edition, all with a combined fuel consumption of 4.1L/100km. The above figures are based on the NEDC combined fuel consumption, which is the data measured under the NEDC test procedure for combined driving conditions. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 4.9-7.0L/100km. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: Clean engine carbon deposits: Excessive carbon deposits in the engine are a significant cause, mainly due to the use of unsuitable fuel. It is recommended to add a certain amount of cleaning agent when refueling. If the effect is not noticeable, it indicates a large amount of carbon deposits in the engine. In this case, the car must be taken to a 4S shop for professional technicians to clean the carbon deposits inside the engine. Check the oxygen sensor: As an internal control unit of the car, the oxygen sensor primarily monitors the air-fuel ratio in the engine. Once it is damaged, it will cause an imbalance in the air-fuel ratio, leading to a sudden increase in fuel consumption. If the oxygen sensor is damaged, the exhaust pipe will emit darker-colored exhaust gases while driving, and the oxygen sensor should be replaced immediately. Regularly replace the three filters: During vehicle use, the oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter must be replaced regularly. If they are not replaced for a long time, they become dirty and clogged, sending incorrect information to the engine control unit, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion and increased carbon deposits in the engine. Check the electronic control unit: Although the engine's electronic control unit is highly reliable, in older vehicles, various faults are inevitable.
After driving the Camry Hybrid for over a year, I find its real-world fuel consumption quite reliable. In city driving with frequent traffic lights and occasional congestion, it averages about 5.5 to 6L per 100km, sometimes reaching 7L during peak traffic jams. On highways, it's much more economical, maintaining around 4.5L, especially at 120km/h where wind resistance is low, resulting in very low fuel consumption. Driving habits actually make a big difference – for instance, I usually start and decelerate smoothly without sudden acceleration, which helps with battery regeneration and saves fuel. Using the air conditioner sparingly in winter or at low settings in summer is fine, but cranking it up can increase fuel consumption by about 0.5L. Overall, I'm very satisfied, as this car saves at least one-third on fuel costs compared to pure gasoline cars, especially on long trips where it feels effortless and economical. Initially, I was worried the official figures might be exaggerated, but in practice, it's far more reliable than conventional sedans. I highly recommend trying the hybrid version.
