As a(n obnoxiously outspoken) 2016 Camry Hybrid owner, it's true. On highway it usually gets ~40 MPG. Below 45 MPH the engine can shut off, and often it coasts along, only using the engine to accelerate or go uphill. My Costco route consistently gets 45-50 MPG, and I use about 28 gallons of gas to go 1,080 miles a month.

Long term, I'm hopeful to replace the NiMH battery with lithium and a plug-in charger.