2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Even with nearly 22,000 miles on the odometer (read: every editor has spent ample time behind the wheel), the Camry Hybrid "really takes some getting used to," according to Truck Trend editor Williams. "Expect the brakes to grab every ounce of electrical regenerating capacity possible; be confident that you will move out with no confidence; change lanes with proper planning and thoughtfulness; and merge onto a busy freeway without playing the 'let's see what I can get' fuel-economy game."

Not interested in playing with fuel economy, associate editor Harwood toyed with the Camry's nav system, which in turn toyed with her. "When I got to the 405 freeway, it told me to go north-the wrong way from Redondo Beach to Irvine-and estimated a trip time of 1 hour 23 minutes. When I ignored that instruction and went south on the 405, it recalculated, estimating 42 minutes. I still wonder how it wanted me to get there."