The Camry is without a doubt the number one selling Toyota at Toyota of Orange, a dealer of used cars for sale in Orange County and the entire United States! And why wouldn’t it be? It’s a reliable and affordable midsize car that checks all the boxes. However, do you know what’s even better than a Camry? Used cars that are equipped with a hybrid powertrain of course, just like the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Driving
If you want to know what all the hype is about surrounding the Toyota Camry at the dealer of used cars for sale but you are concerned about the cost of fuel and/or the impact of driving a gas-guzzling machine will do on the environment, then the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the vehicle for you.
The 2015 Camry Hybrid is available in three models, the Base LE, the Sport SE, and the premium XLE. The vehicle is a front-drive midsize sedan powered by a 2.5-liter I-4 paired to an electric motor for a combined output of 200 hp and mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Fuel economy is exceptional and varies depending on the trim level with LE models achieving 43/39 mpg city/highway and 40/38 mpg on the SE and XLE.
The Camry Hybrid uses a gasoline-electric drive system consisting of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 156 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque, a 105-kilowatt electric motor that makes 199 pound-feet of torque, and a 650-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack. Toyota estimates the total system output at 200 horsepower, which impresses many customers at the dealer of used cars for sale in Orange County such as Toyota of Orange.
You won’t be a turtle on the road since the hybrid moves quickly and gives a lot of power no matter the driving situation you are in. Additionally, the vehicle does well transitioning from electric to gasoline power. All models are equipped with a 17-gallon fuel tank which provides a very generous cruising range.
Technology
Right off the bat, we have to tell you that the Camry 2015 has gone through an immense redesign. As soon as you step foot into the car’s cabin, you will notice the difference. Now there is a push-button start and a back-up camera with fixed distance lines come standard on all models.
Also, Toyota gave its Entune system an upgrade in the 2015 Camry Hybrid. In the upgraded models, you will find the 7-inch touchscreen and good size and it sits on the dashboard to provide you with navigation, hands-free phone, audio, and apps. Everything responds very quickly when you key in your inputs. In the base model, the Toyota Camry comes with a 6.1-inch touchscreen. As soon as you turn on the Entune system, you are greeted to the home screen, and you can go about selecting your preferred configurations.
If navigation is one of your greatest concerns, The Camry Hybrid doesn’t disappoint with giving reliable route guidance, and will automatically reroute you when it detects traffic problems. The 2015 Camry Hybrid comes standard with a proximity keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, and a USB port.
Other noteworthy features include a sunroof, and an upgraded Entune system with navigation, smartphone app integration, satellite radio, and a JBL audio system. Both Entune systems are intuitive and user-friendly, making them better than some rivals’ systems.
The top of the line among used cars for sale, the 2015 Toyota Camry XLE has heated seats, side mirrors, and blind-spot monitoring. Furthermore, you will notice on the XLE’s exterior that it has auto daytime running lights and on the bottom front sides there are signal lamps.
The XLE also comes with a smart key system so you can lock all the doors simultaneously by just pressing on the two little lines on the car’s handle. Push on it once to lock all the doors and put your hand between the handle to unlock the system will unlock the car door for you. This only works if you have the key fob on you, of course!
Comfort
The interior of the 2015 Toyota Camry differs depending on the model you settle for. Obviously, if you go for the base LE trim, the materials used are not going to be as luxurious as what you can find in the SE and XLE models. There’s ample room for the driver and passengers to get comfortable and the seats are very comfy. So, if you are planning any long road trips, it’s a nice place to spend time in.
Now that the 2015 Toyota Camry has been fine-tuned, it also comes equipped with sound deadening material so the cabin stays as quiet as possible so everybody inside can stay calm and relaxed. In the Camry Hybrid’s trunk, there are 13.1 cubic feet of space.
If you like a sporty, kind of flash looking vehicle, then the Camry Hybrid SE and XLE comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a decklid spoiler, a cool looking spindle grille, a reptilian pattern on the seats, a comfortable leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a sport-tuned suspension. If you have your heart set out on a leather interior, then you have to opt for the XLE. Furthermore, the XLE comes with a power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support.
Other convenient features include the following:
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
Overall
The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid has it all! It’s good-looking, real good on the pocketbook when it comes to fuel economy, has a flexible and useful app integration system, and its all wrapped up in a practical midsize sedan format. It’s everything a car should aim to be and more! If you are considering a used hybrid, then you should strongly consider used cars for sale in Orange County like the 2015 Toyota Camry.