2002 toyota Camry Xle

2002 Toyota Camry Xle: Wishing to widen both its photo and also charm beyond what it regards the "huge middle" of the car-buying population, Toyota has presented a fifth-generation version of its midsize front-drive car. The Camry has actually been the very popular car in the U.S. market for the past 4 years, though sales slipped somewhat during 2000 as the Honda Accord made a strong showing.

Toyota wishes to maintain that No. 1 port with a car that's quieter and also larger inside, and also a wheelbase that is 2 inches much longer compared to in the past. To that end, designers have "widened its appeal by sharpening its emphasis," states Don Esmond, basic supervisor of the Toyota Department. At the same time, he says it's important to "never ever forget why completely satisfied Camry proprietors maintain returning again and again."

An all-new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that establishes 157 horsepower-- a 15 percent boost 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, as well as a four-speed automatic is optional. Camry's equipped with the 3.0-liter V-6 engine come just with the automatic transmission.

Toyota has actually decreased prices, added common tools and modified the Camry schedule. The low-end CE model is gone, so crank-down windows are no longer offered. Designs now consist of the basic LE, upscale XLE as well as a stylish brand-new SE with various suspension tuning and 16-inch sporting activity tires. A navigating system is optional for the first time, as well as adjustable pedals are scheduled to become offered in January 2002.

Toyota's two-door Camry Solara sports car and convertible, as well as the Avalon sedan, are improved the very same front-drive platform as the prior-generation Camry. Many Camrys offered in the United States have been made at Toyota's Georgetown, Ky., plant, and the brand-new model claims 85 percent residential material.


2002 Toyota Camry Xle


Exterior

Toyota insists that the 2002 Camry has crisper, bolder, much more upscale designing that is "an action from practical to sensual," inning accordance with Project Manager Dan Hargitt. But the overall look hasn't already transformed drastically from the 4th generation. Two inches much longer compared to earlier models, the 107.1-inch wheelbase is a hair longer than that of the Accord, and also at 189.2 inches long overall, the Camry has to do with the exact same length as its Honda competitor. The sporty SE car includes a power outage grille, haze lamps and also a rear spoiler.

The Accord comes as a coupe and sedan, however the Camry stays readily available as a four-door car just. The Camry Solara coupe and also convertible have different designing as well as are treated as separate versions, as well as the Solara version will not be redesigned till later.

Inside

Toyota declares that back legroom is 40 millimeters above previously and also passenger hip factors are higher. Room is ample for 4 adults and also appropriate for five, as well as the vehicle driver's seat has sufficient fore-aft travel to accommodate high and also brief people. Conventional 60/40-split back seatbacks supplement the lots volume of the trunk, which currently holds 16.7 cubic feet of cargo.

Standard LE tools includes digital cooling, programmable automatic door locks, power home windows and mirrors, a full-size spare tire and also a four-spoke tilt guiding wheel. The center console has a bilevel storage box. Extra items on the XLE consist of power pole positions, warmed mirrors, automatic environment control, an engine immobilizer/alarm system, keyless access and a rear sunshade. The sportier SE car gets unique sport fabric furniture, brushed chrome interior trim, a leather-wrapped gearshift bar and sporting activity evaluates.

Under the Hood

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

Safety and security

Curtain-type air bags are conventional on the Camry XLE and are joined by side-impact airbags for the front seats. Front airbags release in 3 phases, relying on accident conditions. Anti-skid brakes are common on the XLE and V-6 designs and are available as an option on four-cylinder LE as well as SE sedans.

Driving Impacts

If the Camry has actually been criticized for anything in the past, it's been dull styling. Then again, promoting layout isn't really exactly what causes more than 400,000 purchasers annually to drive one residence from the dealer. What most Camry customers seek is Toyota's online reputation for dependability and top quality, along with superb resale worth. When it's time to market the Camry, a person will aspire to obtain yours as a pre-owned design.

Although its look has actually made no huge leaps right into fresh area, the brand-new Camry's form is appealing. All the other Camry characteristics are below, and if anything, they are far better than ever. Proprietors still get a pleasantly comfortable trip, ample interior space, euphoric tranquility and also fairly energised efficiency. Acceleration, as a matter of fact, gets to well past the acceptable mark with the four-cylinder engine, which is just about as peaceful as the V-6. No wonder a lot of customers are content with the four-cylinder versions.

Little penalty in ride convenience appears in the flashy new SE car, which guarantees a little tauter handling compared to various other Camry trims. But differences are less than remarkable. Fans of manual transmissions will be pleased to find out that the manual-transmission Camry performs very well, its lever clicking crisply with the equipments without a care in the world.