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Does the Toyota Camry Hybrid justify its used-market premium in Canada?
On the Canadian used market the Camry Hybrid typically commands $3,000 to $5,000 more than an equivalent conventional 2.5L Camry. At $1.75/L and 20,000 km per year, the fuel economy advantage — 5.5 L/100 km combined versus 8.2 L/100 km — generates approximately $950 in annual savings. That puts the payback period between three and five years, which is attractive for a buyer who plans to keep the vehicle seven to ten years. The nickel-metal hydride battery in the Camry Hybrid is renowned for exceptional durability — Toyota Canada guarantees the hybrid system for 8 years/160,000 km, and examples with more than 300,000 km on the original battery still operate reliably across Canada.