The stalwart in this category, the conservatively styled Camry Hybrid makes close to the same power with its 2.5 - liter engine, but relies on heavier, less -
expensive nickel metal hydride batteries, and it weighs several hundred pounds more.
One of the most common questions I get involves longevity, partly because the
nickel -
metal -
hydride battery pack is a very
expensive component, apart from the issue of labor.