Author Topic: 2018 Camry (Read 31009 times)

ArticSteve · « **Reply #120 on:** June 26, 2017, 02:45:56 pm »

For 2018 if you want the heated seats on an LE it will cost you an extra $2K. For that you get the front seats heated, 6 way power and lumbar on the driver's, cheapo 4 way passenger and 16 inch allows. PRIOR to 2017, the extra 2K got you into a base XLE with that same stuff. Starting in 2017 they brought the XLE upscale a bit so to speak and put the LE "upgrade package" on the LE badge.

ArticSteve · « **Reply #121 on:** June 26, 2017, 02:53:46 pm »

And just another NOTE for all the super bargain shoppers, a Toyota Dealer will not let their third party heated seat supplier install heated seats on a base LE Hybrid. Any aftermarket heated seat will void the warranty.

If you want a warm butt it will be $1K per.

EV Dan · « **Reply #122 on:** June 26, 2017, 03:03:51 pm »

Quote from: ArticSteve on June 26, 2017, 02:53:46 pm

And just another NOTE for all the super bargain shoppers, a Toyota Dealer will not let their third party heated seat supplier install heated seats on a base LE Hybrid. Any aftermarket heated seat will void the warranty.

If you want a warm butt it will be $1K per.

Which just about covers the cost of that fancy battery for Toyota

Now it all makes sense

johngenx · « **Reply #123 on:** June 26, 2017, 07:42:09 pm »

The base Hybrid is more than equipped well enough for me (and it does seem to have heated seats) and as far as I see, it's the real winner. Amazing fuel economy, low initial price (well, low-ish) and the new car has the cool fold-down rear seat.

It's great.

ArticSteve · « **Reply #124 on:** June 26, 2017, 09:15:02 pm »

You're looking at US specs.

The vehicle is a huge disappointment. Less electrical output when the opposite was expected.

johngenx · « **Reply #125 on:** June 26, 2017, 09:22:41 pm »

Quote from: ArticSteve on June 26, 2017, 09:15:02 pm

The vehicle is a huge disappointment.

I can't recall a single positive post from you, ever, so I'll reserve judgement until Canadian specs are out and real world performance numbers are available.

johngenx · « **Reply #126 on:** June 26, 2017, 09:51:46 pm »

Quote from: Cadure on June 26, 2017, 09:38:37 pm

He blew open Stripped V8 Mustang Gate which puts him in my 'golden' books.

Well, there was that.

johngenx · « **Reply #127 on:** June 27, 2017, 01:17:13 am »

I'd rather the V-6 than a turbo four. And no way I'd buy a family-class sedan with a stick unless I planned on keeping literally until it completely died.

johngenx · « **Reply #128 on:** June 27, 2017, 01:33:45 am »

They stopped making them because buyers of these cars don't want manuals. So resale would be difficult. Also, these are 95% comfort cars. I have a toy with RWD and a slick shifting stick. No need for DIY gears in my cruiser.

Noto · « **Reply #129 on:** June 27, 2017, 11:54:20 am »

For me, the Hybrid makes a little less sense because of the loss of trunk space. If I'm driving something bigger than a compact, I at least expect decent cargo capacity. That said, if I want more rear-seat space to drive around folk, and need just "average" trunk space, the 2018 Camry Hybrid LE looks nearly impossible to beat in terms of value.

Jaeger · « **Reply #130 on:** June 27, 2017, 12:08:03 pm »

I'd totally take a stick in my midsized sedan if I could. My Maxima and Altima were both more fun to drive than my Sonata for that very reason.

But yeah, I get that market demand is almost non existent.

dkaz · « **Reply #131 on:** June 27, 2017, 12:12:17 pm »

Lol the sharp handling Accord is not a cruiser. It's comfortable like a cruiser but it can take a few corners. News of a 2 litre turbo with a stick shift sounds so enticing.

Quote from: No-san on June 27, 2017, 11:54:20 am

For me, the Hybrid makes a little less sense because of the loss of trunk space. If I'm driving something bigger than a compact, I at least expect decent cargo capacity. That said, if I want more rear-seat space to drive around folk, and need just "average" trunk space, the 2018 Camry Hybrid LE looks nearly impossible to beat in terms of value.

Doesn't it have a full size trunk because the batteries are under the seat?

G.Bombay · « **Reply #132 on:** June 27, 2017, 12:20:56 pm »

^^Assuming the 2018 Camry Hybrid rear seats can fold 60-40 would reason enough for me to buy it over the Accord Hybrid.

dkaz · « **Reply #133 on:** June 27, 2017, 12:35:41 pm »

Other than the fact that the opening looks pretty small.

Noto · « **Reply #134 on:** June 27, 2017, 01:38:05 pm »

Holy crap - I knew that the battery was under the rear seat, but I thought there was still some protrusion into the trunk! For a completely normal trunk, the Camry Hybrid is almost a no-brainer to me! That's incredible.

gord_boyd · « **Reply #135 on:** June 30, 2017, 09:28:14 am »

My "cruiser" definition has to include easy entrance/exit for my wife. She has that now
because A7 has eight-way power passenger seat and she has that at highest position.
And I have 20 inch tires summer/19 winter.

If I measure height of Camry passenger seat and it is an inch less, it would be off my list.

dkaz · « **Reply #136 on:** June 30, 2017, 04:45:16 pm »

Nothing is easier to access than a minivan.

rrocket · « **Reply #137 on:** June 30, 2017, 11:13:02 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on June 30, 2017, 04:45:16 pm

Nothing is easier to access than a minivan.

And nothing is worse to drive...

dkaz · « **Reply #138 on:** July 01, 2017, 02:53:19 am »

Meh, four wheels are boring to me these days. I'd rather be comfortable.

Snowcat drives a mom-mobile too.

rrocket · « **Reply #139 on:** July 01, 2017, 06:53:38 am »

Quote from: DKaz on July 01, 2017, 02:53:19 am

Meh, four wheels are boring to me these days. I'd rather be comfortable.

Snowcat drives a mom-mobile too.

I can think of lots of comfortable cars. But if you like vans...I'm happy with what makes you happy.

Who is Snowcat?