The 2010 Toyota Camry is front wheel drive making it a great car for winter driving conditions. Snow began to fall in Maryland making it very difficult for rear wheel drive vehicles to maintain control. The weight of your engine on the front wheels is what makes front wheel drive so reliable when the roads becoming icy and snow accumulates. For 2010, the Toyota Camry gains about 11 horsepower with the new 2.5L inline 4, and the 3.5L V6 in the Toyota Camry XLE is an impressive 268 horsepower.
The Toyota Camry is a great choice for winter driving in Maryland, a new Camry equipped with some new winter tires and you’ll be all set. There are some things that all drivers should know in these tough conditions, consider these tips to make driving on icy roads less likely to ruin your day.
1. Avoid hills - They are very difficult to maneuver in if the snow is deep and there is a layer of ice below. So before venturing out for the day, consider the roads you’ll be traveling and whether there are hills.
2. Safe distance – The best thing you can do to avoid an accident is maintain space all around you. Its easy to keep from following the person in front too close, but if someone behind you is making you uncomfortable, try to let them pass.
3. Snow Tires – If you have ever been stuck in the snow perhaps you could have avoided it with some better tires. Snow tires, or even a set of snow chains in the trunk will really help. You’d be surprised how well you can control your vehicle with them on.
There are times when you should also be extra cautious. If you leave early in the morning, ahead of rush hour, take it very slow. A road without many cars means you might not realize how bad the conditions are so be sure to test out your stopping ability to get an idea of how bad they are.
The Toyota Camry has been the number one selling vehicle in the United States for the past seven years, that is quite an impressive statistic meaning the Toyota Camry has what many consider to be a great all around family car.
The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid gets 33/34/34 (city/highway/combined MPG) estimated fuel economy, and is slightly more powerful making 192 hp as compared to the base model that makes 169 hp.
