The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a four door family sedan. It is the most fuel efficient hybrid midsize family sedan available. With no big changes for 2009, the Camry Hybrid is still a top choice for a family hybrid vehicle. With outstanding fuel economy, powerful acceleration and excellent crash test scores, the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the car to buy if you are in the market for a family hybrid. Performance for the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid is surprisingly good coming from a hybrid engine. The gas engine is a 2.4 liter four cylinder producing 147 horsepower and 138 foot pounds of torque. Added with the electric motor, which supplies another 40 horsepower, the package totals 187 horsepower when at maximum throttle. With a 0-60 time of 8.4 seconds, the Camry Hybrid is quicker than many gas-only four cylinder cars. When driving at speeds below 30 miles per hour the electric motor can power the car, stopping the gas engine and saving fuel. The sedan is a front wheel drive car with a specialized continuously variable transmission (CVT).