2004 toyota Camry

2004 Toyota Camry: Toyota completely redesigned its midsize front-wheel-drive Camry sedan for the 2002 model year. The Japanese automaker really hoped that the fifth-generation Camry would expand the company's photo and charm beyond the "big middle" of the car-buying populace.

A 157-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is mounted in the majority of Camrys, and a new 225-hp, 3.3-liter V-6 is available in the SE car for 2004. A five-speed-automatic transmission is now used. A new Restricted Version Camry showcases crystal white paint, champagne-colored badging, a distinct grille and fawn interior material. Versions include the common LE, upscale XLE and flashy SE, which has various suspension adjusting and also 16-inch sport tires.


2004 Toyota Camry


Outside

Toyota asserts that the current-generation Camry has crisper, bolder, more high end styling compared to its predecessor. With a 107.1-inch wheelbase and determining 189.2 inches long in general, the Camry is about the very same dimension as the Honda Accord. The sporty SE car includes haze lights, a rear looter and also a black grille with chrome trim.

Even though Honda provides its Accord in both coupe as well as sedan kinds, the Camry comes just in a four-door body design. Toyota's Camry Solara coupe, which was redesigned for 2004, has different designing and also is dealt with as a separate model.

Inside

The Camry's indoor area is adequate for 4 adults as well as appropriate for 5. The driver's seat has sufficient fore and aft travel to suit tall and also short people. Common 60/40-split rear seatbacks supplement the lots volume of the trunk, which holds 16.7 cubic feet of cargo.

Additional tools on the XLE model consists of power pole positions, warmed mirrors, automatic climate control, an engine immobilizer/alarm, keyless access and a back sunshade. The sportier SE sedan obtains special sport fabric furniture, brushed-chrome interior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift lever, as well as sport assesses. Designs including the transmission could be equipped with optional power-adjustable pedals. Toyota's navigating system is supplied as an option.

Under the Hood

Toyota's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine creates 157 hp and also groups with a four-speed-automatic or five-speed-manual transmission. The 210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 comes just with a five-speed automatic. A new 225-hp, 3.3-liter V-6 is available for the SE.

Security

Side-impact air bags for the pole positions and also side curtain-type air bags are typical in the XLE and optional in the various other trim degrees. The driver-side front airbag deploys in three phases. Antilock brakes are basic on the XLE and also on designs furnished with the V-6 engine and also are supplied as optional equipment on four-cylinder LE and also SE cars.

Driving Impacts

If the Camry has actually been slammed for anything, it's been for dull designing. Most Camry customers aren't looking for showy looks yet instead Toyota's credibility for dependability, premium quality and exceptional resale value.

Every one of the preferable Camry attributes are right here, and also they're most likely better now compared to in the past. Owners get a pleasantly comfy trip, enough indoor space, blissful tranquility and moderately energetic efficiency. Velocity gets to well past the acceptable mark with the four-cylinder engine, which has to do with as quiet as models powered by the V-6.

Only a little penalty in flight comfort appears in the stylish SE, which guarantees rather tauter handling compared to various other Camry models; but the distinctions are less than remarkable. The manual transmission in the Camry does admirably, and also its lever clicks crisply via the gears.