When Toyota redesigned the undeniably successful Camry for ’02, the company decided to add some talent and performance of the otherwise Plain Jane midsize sedan.
LE was always the most popular years model.This, comes with a much more standard equipment, air conditioning, power windows, locks, power, power mirrors, cruise control, 60/40 split rear seat vanity mirrors.
XLE adds luxury appointments such as wood grain trim, power driver and passenger seats, automatic air conditioning, alarm system, keyless entry, cargo net, and rear-window shade.
While few Camry owners get out-and-out excited when they tell their friends and colleagues what you drive, they feel strongly about many virtues: car safety, comfort, reliability and value both at the time of purchase and the terms of residual retention at trade time.
Our Salsa Red Pearl SE – the sportiest of Camry variants – the base price of $ 23.700 and was optioned with two packages to upgrade the Toyota.
Shortly after the reception, we drove our Camry from Los Angeles to Florida for a tour of duty with Online Editorial Director Jeff Bartlett.
One author wrote: “The only thing needed is a move to a domestic-branded mid-size sedan to remind you that a Camry with leather is almost a Lexus.”
Some of our staffers, and even commented that they thought the Camry sported a more beautiful body design than the upmarket ES.
All agreed that the Camry is a great car for those whose automotive passions are centered on reliability, value, convenience, comfort, safety and peace of mind.
Camry owners who love their cars are the same people who like washing machines and refrigerators them; In these, all the tools of life – but still want good.
Toyota, 434.000 Camrys sold in the United States last year, making it the best-selling car in the country.
The engine is much less strong than it gave the Altima (245 hp) and Accord (240), although both of these cars suffer from torque steer at wide open throttle, while the Camry we did not.
Even better, prices declined slightly last year models.
Given Toyota’s reputation for quality, durability and reliability, the new Camry will once again prove to be the ideal car for about 400,000 new car buyers time not want to worry or even think about their car.
The Toyota Camry is one of the trucks with the biggest sales in coupe and convertible versions America.The this car marked Solara and unique style.
But while the Camry moved onto a new generation platform for the 2002 model, the Solara carries the previous platform.
However, the Solara coupe and convertible get a facelift for 2002 with new grille, bumper front, headlights and tail lights.
A new four-cylinder engine for 2002, offers significantly more power than last year without sacrificing fuel economy and emissions.
Toyota has apparently took that lesson to heart, like the exterior design of the new Camry does not stray too far from the previous Camry in appearance, although
The Toyota says it has made it look more exciting.Ironically, rear deck and tail light is the most diverse and has a distinctly Taurus look to it.
The front of the Camry appears to have a bit of Lincoln LS in it, thanks to the way the grille cuts into the top edge of the front bumper.
The Toyota Solara has been updated for 2002 with new front and rear fascias that give it a new shine.
Lights and windshield wiper / washer controls are on stalks on the steering column, leaving the left leg of the trip without any switches.
Radio and climate controls are mounted high in the center of dash.Manual controls sufficient to LE and SE models.
XLE trim gets automatic climate control, upgraded sound system controls.A navigation system is an option on the XLE.
A large center console separates the two front bucket seats and contains useful storage areas.
The brake parking on the LE and SE is also located in the center console while the XLE gets a foot-operated parking brake.
Headlong into a Solara V6 comes in short order.With healthy torque, the V6 offers a steady stream acceleration.The four-speed automatic, which most buyers Solara choose, takes full advantage of that power.
Downshifts are both direct as a jab at the gas pedal, and passing maneuvers are a breeze.
Off line, a Solara V6 automatic coupe manages 0-60 acceleration mph run in the low 7-second range, making it one of the fastest cars class.The 3.0-liter V6 generates 200 hp at 5300 rpm and £ 214-feet of torque at 4400 rpm.
A brand new twin-cam 16-valve 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing comes in base models.
Power has increased by 22 hp (to 157 hp at 5600 rpm and £ 162-feet of torque at 4000 rpm). However, it still boasts a town EPA / highway rating 24/33 mpg (which decreases slightly with an automatic and a convertible).
When the road changes direction sharply and frequently, the Solara bears up well.The steering is less numb than the sedan Camry.
It is more progressive in the effort required by the driver, a little more, and fast enough to keep pace with the rapid changes of direction.
But the Solara is car.It sports are a key feature is the regression using a boost in front of the car helps keep drivers without racing experience from being in over their heads as they speed.
He has more body roll or lean through the corners than a sport car.But is well controlled and shifts the weight of the car from the side.
Solara is competent for all kinds of roads and supple road keeps driver and passengers comfortable in all situations.
For fun, the manual transmission gives Solara an edge on competitors.The five-speed adds another level of driver involvement, and this speeds up performance and improves fuel economy accelerated by 1 mpg.
We’re not enamored of the optional traction control system Solara, however.
Traction control works by limiting engine power when the slipping wheel drive and the system of the Solara can be useful in climates where slippery conditions are a continuous problem .
Yet managing power in a front-wheel-drive cars are less demanding than the back of the car to begin with.
And the Solara system is so aggressive that converts your car into a turtle in conditions that are not difficult.It safe, mind you, just not very sporting.Fortunately, a switch allows the driver to turn it off when not necessary.
Did Solara have that intangible enthusiast drivers call quality personality?
And compared to the Chrysler Sebring coupe or convertible, or just about any car in its class, the Solara is smoother and quieter.
192 horsepowerV6 The Camry paths are those of the Accord and Altima in fifty horsepower. While not as fast as cars, is still a fast car. Especially in normal driving, with turning around 3500-4500 RPM, the Camry feels almost as strong as the others.
