2003 toyota Camry

2003 Toyota Camry: Toyota completely upgraded its Camry for the 2002 version year, so the midsize front-wheel-drive car sees just a handful of modifications for 2003. Fog lamps have been contributed to the XLE variation, and all versions furnished with transmissions could have optional power-adjustable pedals.

In its fifth-generation type, the Camry is quieter as well as larger inside, as well as it rests on a wheelbase that's 2 inches much longer compared to previously. The Japanese car manufacturer wishes to reclaim its title of possessing the top-selling auto, which was just recently lost to Honda as well as its Accord.

Camry designs consist of the typical LE, the high end XLE and a flashy SE with different suspension tuning and 16-inch sporting activity tires. A navigation system is supplied as an optional feature. A lot of Camry designs sold in the USA have actually been produced at Toyota's Georgetown, Ky., plant.


2003 Toyota Camry


Outside

Toyota insists that the current-generation Camry has crisper, bolder, more upscale styling than its precursor despite the fact that its look has not transformed dramatically. With a 107.1-inch wheelbase and also determining 189.2 inches long on the whole, the Camry is about the same size as the Honda Accord; but the Accord has actually been revamped for the 2003 version year. The stylish SE car includes fog lamps, a back spoiler as well as a black grille with chrome trim.

The Accord comes as a coupe and a sedan, but the Camry is supplied in four-door kind just. Toyota's Camry Solara sports car as well as convertible have various styling compared to the regular Camry as well as are treated as different versions.

Inside

Indoor area in the Camry is sufficient for four adults and also acceptable for 5, and also the motorist's seat has sufficient fore/aft travel to accommodate tall and also short people. Standard 60/40-split rear seatbacks supplement the tons quantity of the trunk, which holds 16.7 cubic feet of cargo.

Extra tools on the XLE version includes power front seats, heated mirrors, automatic climate control, an engine immobilizer/alarm, keyless entrance and also a back sunshade. The sportier SE sedan obtains special sport textile upholstery, cleaned chrome inside trim, a leather-wrapped gearshift lever and also sporting activity evaluates.

Under the Hood

Toyota's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generates 157 horse power as well as groups with either a four-speed-automatic or five-speed-manual transmission. The 192-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 power plant includes the automated gearbox just.

Safety

Side-impact air bags for the pole positions and also curtain-type air bags are conventional in the XLE. The front air bags deploy in 3 phases, which depends on collision conditions. Anti-skid brakes are conventional on the XLE and on V-6-equipped models, and also they are readily available as a choice on the four-cylinder LE and also SE cars.

Driving Impacts

If the Camry has been slammed for anything in the past, it's been dull designing. A lot of Camry customers aren't looking for flashy appearances however rather Toyota's online reputation for integrity, excellent quality and also superb resale value in its versions.

All of the preferable Camry attributes are here; if anything, they are much better than ever before. Owners still get a happily comfy trip, enough indoor area, blissful quietness and reasonably energetic performance. Velocity gets to well past the acceptable mark with the four-cylinder engine, which is nearly as peaceful as the V-6.

Just a little charge in ride comfort is evident in the flashy SE, which assures a little tauter handling compared to other Camry models; but the differences are less than significant. A manual-transmission Camry executes admirably, and also its lever clicks crisply with the equipments without a treatment.