2002 toyota Camry

2002 Toyota Camry: Hoping to expand both its photo and appeal past what it regards the "big center" of the car-buying populace, Toyota has presented a fifth-generation version of its midsize front-drive car. The Camry has been the very successful vehicle in the United States market for the past four years, though sales slipped rather during 2000 as the Honda Accord made a strong proving.

Toyota wants to keep that No. 1 port with a sedan that's quieter as well as larger inside, as well as a wheelbase that is 2 inches much longer than previously. To that end, programmers have "broadened its charm by sharpening its emphasis," states Don Esmond, general manager of the Toyota Department. At the same time, he claims it's vital to "never forget why satisfied Camry proprietors keep returning repeatedly."

A brand new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that creates 157 horsepower-- a 15 percent increase in power-- is anticipated to go into greater than three-fourths of the cars. A five-speed-manual transmission is typical with the four-cylinder engine, and also a four-speed automated is optional. Camry's geared up with the 3.0-liter V-6 engine come only with the transmission.

Toyota has actually lowered rates, added conventional devices and also revised the Camry schedule. The low-end CE model is gone, so crank-down home windows are no more available. Models currently include the basic LE, high end XLE as well as a sporty new SE with various suspension tuning as well as 16-inch sport tires. A navigation system is optional for the first time, as well as flexible pedals are set up to become offered in January 2002.

Toyota's two-door Camry Solara sports car and also exchangeable, as well as the Avalon car, are improved the same front-drive platform as the prior-generation Camry. A lot of Camrys marketed in the United States have been produced at Toyota's Georgetown, Ky., plant, as well as the brand-new design declares 85 percent residential content.


2002 Toyota Camry


Outside

Toyota insists that the 2002 Camry has crisper, bolder, much more high end styling that is "a relocation from practical to sensual," according to Job Supervisor Dan Hargitt. However the general appearance hasn't already changed dramatically from the fourth generation. 2 inches much longer than earlier versions, the 107.1-inch wheelbase is a hair much longer compared to that of the Accord, as well as at 189.2 inches long on the whole, the Camry has to do with the same length as its Honda competitor. The stylish SE car features a blackout grille, haze lamps as well as a rear looter.

The Accord comes as a sports car and sedan, but the Camry stays offered as a four-door sedan just. The Camry Solara sports car as well as convertible have different styling as well as are treated as different models, as well as the Solara version will certainly not be upgraded up until later on.

Interior

Toyota claims that back legroom is 40 millimeters more than before as well as traveler hip factors are greater. Room is ample for four adults and acceptable for five, and also the vehicle driver's seat has sufficient fore-aft traveling to accommodate high as well as brief people. Typical 60/40-split rear seatbacks supplement the lots quantity of the trunk, which now holds 16.7 cubic feet of cargo.

Criterion LE equipment consists of digital cooling, programmable automatic door locks, power windows and also mirrors, a full-size spare tire and a four-spoke tilt guiding wheel. The center console includes a bilevel storage space box. Added items on the XLE include power pole positions, warmed mirrors, automated climate control, an engine immobilizer/alarm system, keyless entrance as well as a back sunshade. The sportier SE car gets one-of-a-kind sport material upholstery, brushed chrome inside trim, a leather-wrapped gearshift bar as well as sport gauges.

Under the Hood

Toyota's new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generates 157 hp and also friends to either a five-speed-manual or four-speed-automatic transmission. The 192-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 comes only with the automated transmission.

Safety

Curtain-type airbags are common on the Camry XLE and also are joined by side-impact air bags for the front seats. Front airbags release in three phases, depending upon collision problems. Antilock brakes are basic on the XLE and also V-6 designs as well as are readily available as a choice on four-cylinder LE and SE sedans.

Driving Impressions

If the Camry has been criticized for anything in the past, it's been boring designing. Then again, promoting style isn't really just what causes more than 400,000 buyers each year to drive one residence from the car dealership. What most Camry consumers seek is Toyota's online reputation for reliability and high quality, along with exceptional resale value. When it's time to offer the Camry, somebody will certainly aspire to obtain your own as a previously owned version.

Despite the fact that its appearance has actually made no huge jumps right into fresh area, the new Camry's shape is appealing. All the various other Camry characteristics are right here, as well as if anything, they are much better compared to ever. Proprietors still obtain a pleasantly comfortable flight, adequate interior room, joyous tranquility and also fairly energised performance. Velocity, actually, reaches well past the acceptable mark with the four-cylinder engine, which is just about as silent as the V-6. No surprise a lot of customers are content with the four-cylinder versions.

Little fine in ride comfort appears in the stylish brand-new SE car, which assures a little tauter handling compared to other Camry trims. Yet distinctions are less than dramatic. Fans of manual transmissions will be pleased to learn that the manual-transmission Camry carries out admirably, its lever clicking crisply via the gears without a treatment worldwide.