Would a Camry hybrid be a good choice for my long commute?

I drive a Highlander V6 and commute 110 miles per workday, about 14 days a month. That adds up to around 25k miles a year. If I switch to a new Camry hybrid, would that be a smart move? My concern is that in just four years, I’d hit 100k miles, and I don’t know when problems would start showing up. Also, I don’t want to be in a situation where I owe more than the car is worth. What do you think?

Toyota hybrids hold their value and are known for reliability. You’d be fine.

I got a 2025 Camry XSE in December. I drive 180 miles round trip up to three times a week, so I gave my wife the Explorer to save on gas with the Camry. The safety features alone make it worth it. I’ll put around 2k miles a month on it, but Toyota hybrids are solid. By the time it hits 125k miles, my son will start driving, and I’ll pass it to him and get a new one. Honestly, I enjoy driving it.

@lorenza
Appreciate that! It helps to hear real experiences.

If most of your commute is highway, a Camry hybrid will save you a lot on gas. Maintenance is straightforward and not expensive if you do it yourself. Keep up with regular service, and you could easily get 8-10+ years out of it.

If it’s between the Highlander and Camry, the Camry will definitely save you on fuel.

But if you still need the extra space or like sitting higher up, the Highlander has its benefits too.

A RAV4 hybrid or even a Corolla hybrid might be a good middle ground.

If you keep up with maintenance and drive on decent roads, you could easily hit 200k-300k miles. With your mileage, you’d reach that in 8-10 years, so just expect to do more maintenance as you go.

@Abi
I like the RAV4 hybrid too, but the prices seem high.

I have a 2025 Camry LE, and I’m getting around 45 MPG if I drive carefully. The highest I’ve seen is 50 MPG. Where I live, a full tank costs me $35 and gets me about 490 miles. Toyota hybrids are super reliable as long as you keep up with maintenance.