The Zero2OneHundred review is a 100-word snapshot of the latest, greatest and not-so-greatest vehicles powering down our fair highways and byways.

Standing in the shadows of the headline-grabbing Toyota Prius, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is, nevertheless, the best-selling eco-warrior in Canada. Makes sense: The Camry offers the fuel-sipping benefits of hybrid power without the uneasy geek-chic look. A smooth performer, the Camry switches between its electric motor and gas engine on-the-fly with nary a stutter. In rush-hour traffic, it’s strangely satisfying to hear both engines shut down and the cabin slip into silence. Is the Camry Hybrid a bit vanilla? It’s mild in terms of excitement, but there are plenty of vehicular flavours to choose from—this is the common-sense one.

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Specifications

Base price $30,900
Vehicle type Front engine, front-wheel drive sedan
Engines 2.4-litre inline-4 cylinder gas engine; high-efficiency electric engine
Power/torque 187 hp/138 lb-ft
Transmission Continuously variable transmission
Fuel consumption 5.7 city, 5.7 highway (L/100 km)