About a year's worth of miles 12,314 are now behind us, and we're looking to double that before our One-Year Test… Though it seldom makes the short list for most die-hard enthusiast drivers, Toyota's ubiquitous Camry has long managed to exact the sweetest kind of revenge upon detractors and competitors alike. Whether making short errands around town or travelling long-distance on the highway, driving a Camry is a smooth and enjoyable experience. Any model could be equipped with a V6 or a 4-speed , although the was not available on V6 models. The Camry's front suspension used MacPherson struts mounted to a front sub-frame while the rear suspension used a dual link setup also mounted to its own rear sub-frame. The leather seats are still intact and the wood grain sets it off. By 1999, 26 months ahead of scheduled production, a new design by Hiroyuki Metsugi was chosen and later frozen in July 1999 for June 2001 production. Buyers have a choice between two engines, a 157-horsepower, 2.
The consumer has a choice of two engines the fuel efficient, 4-cylinder engine or the optional, more powerful, V6 engine. The front end of the car was relatively short, leaving a great deal of the length to the cabin, a technique adopted by compact cars. By the 1990s, Camry became the stand-alone name for this Toyota model. Around back, the full-width taillights of the previous generation are gone, replaced by slick-looking lights at the corners. The Altise, Ateva, and Sportivo are available with either the 2. Power output on the Altise Sport, V6 Sportivo and Azura models was 145 kW 194 bhp compared with the 141 kW 189 bhp of the standard V6 models due to a high-flow rear muffler. The tested six-cylinder engine is only available with an automatic transmission, but a five-speed manual transmission will become available at some point during the production of this generation of the Camry, said Donald Esmond, senior vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.
The Coupé and convertible versions of this car carry the Solara logo and a unique style. Both are powered by a V6 3. In August 2005 the Altise Sport model was reintroduced V6 auto only together with Altise Limited four-cylinder and V6 that has additional features. Each of the three models can be obtained with a newly redesigned V6 or four-cylinder engine. With production factories in the U. In the Philippines, the fifth generation Camry was initially introduced in 2002 with 2. Only the Altise and Sportivo models could be fitted with a manual transmission — all other models are equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The first Camry debuted as an independent model line in 1982 with the name Toyota Celica Camry. Thank you Alex and the Driven Auto Team! Integrity of this vehicle is very good. We have had very few repairs and this car is very dependable even in -50 degree windchill. Integrity of this vehicle is very good. I have improvised by buying a device from Walmart so I can play my music. It remains a family sedan with sporty features. The shortfall is not apparent when driving the car, which responds respectably to a flattened gas pedal.
Numerous braces are welded into strategic spots to make the car stronger and safer. The change can eliminate the torque steer that plagues certain front-drive vehicles and, when driving at the limit, completely change the car's behavior. Toyota has taken steps to correct the issues in the older models and there have been no reports of this problem in the new 2011 models. But while the Camry moved to a new-generation platform for model year 2002, the Solara continues with the previous platform. The Camry is available with a standard 4-speed or optional automatic transmission.
The passenger airbag disable feature was also added for this model year to prevent or reduce injuries to infants. In their side impact test a Good overall rating was given to models equipped with side airbags, while models without side airbags were given a Poor overall rating. About the 2002 Toyota Camry The Toyota Camry is a mid-size, 4-door sedan. We now have over 183,000 miles on our Camry and it still feels like brand new. However, the coupe and Solara convertible are updated in 2002, with a new grille, front bumper, headlights and taillights.
It was 64 mm 2. He kept me informed and did his best to get me my car back in a timely fashion. The instrument panel employs a clear 180-degree tach and speedo, with tiny temperature and fuel gauges set in the less-used real estate at the high ends of the larger gauges. The seats are farther apart, making the interior feel roomier still, and Toyota has used door beams and optional side airbags to protect occupants in a side impact even though they are now closer to the sides of the car. The Ateva model had an interior upgrade to leather trim and rear passenger air conditioning vents.
For safety , , front and rear head , and front seat-mounted were optional. In General, the Solara is smooth and quiet. Maybe then Toyota will give them more power and better steering feel. Best dealership that I know of and I will go to them for future vehicles. The Solara comes in a stiff-roof coupé and convertible body styles Is available with four-cylinder or V6 engines and manual or automatic transmissions. The look is good, but reminds us a bit of the tail of some current Nissan products.
We get terrific gas mileage, especially on long trips with 34 miles to the gallon. The second generation Camry Solara was introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model. It gradually evolved from a narrow body, compact car to a wide body, mid-size car. The brakes, body panels which would only fit on the Australian made body and chassis , headlights, seats, radio antenna and suspension were all locally developed after 10,000 km of extensive testing in New Zealand under the supervision of Toyota engineers. Since then, staffers have traveled from L. The previous-generation Camry was not available in Mexico; such vehicles there were often from the United States. Overall, this car is an excellent choice.