I wouldn't knock the style of the new Camry, but I am currently driving a real plain vanilla little car (a 1999 Corolla). I think the 2007 Camry, hybrid or not, is much more stylish than some of its Camry predecessors.

Performance-wise, the TCH sure beats the wheels off my Corolla too. During my test drive I was really pleasantly surprised with the performance and handling of the TCH. My test drive included city and highway driving and I had no problems at all with acceleration on the highway ramp or passing. Granted, I am used to driving a much less powerful vehicle, so perhaps it would feel less powerful compared to something that is designed for enhanced performance rather than fuel economy.

When I started looking for a new car I had these specific criteria in mind:

1) It must be at least as fuel efficient as my 1999 Corolla.

2) It must have more rear passenger space than my 1999 Corolla (in order to accomodate my growing toddler who enjoys resting his foot on my shoulder while I am driving in my little Corolla ).

The TCH meets both of these, AND I like the way it looks, love the way it drives, and feel that it is all around the best choice for me. Oh, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Jasper Green color... which is why I am trying to patiently wait for one that is Jasper Green.

For me it's not just an intellectual choice, because the FEH met the criteria too, but I just didn't LOVE it like I did the TCH.