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- sedan 193,128 gasoline automatic
2002 toyota camry review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. America's most popular car gets a major makeover. introductionthe toyota camry has been america's best-selling car for past few years. That's an important title for auto manufacturers, so toyota is quite pleased that the camry has outsold the honda accord and ford taurus, its arch-rivals among mid-size sedans. Now comes a completely redesigned camry for 2002, making this the fifth generation. this year's camry is a slightly larger car. Yet performance and fuel economy have been maintained. Styling is all new, designed to add sensuality to what has been a bland design. better yet, prices have dropped slightly over last year's models. This year, it comes with a lot more standard equipment, including air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, 60/40 split rear seat and vanity mirrors. however, toyota hopes that more people will be interested in the luxuriously appointed xle as it is not such a jump up in price from the le as before. Within a couple of years it had to tone down the curvy look, but sales dropped. toyota obviously took this lesson to heart as the exterior design of the new camry does not stray too far from the previous camry in appearance, even though toyota says it has made it look more exciting. Ironically, the rear deck and tail light treatment is the most different and it has a distinctly taurus look to it. The new camry has a much taller stance on the road than the previous model as its height has increased by more than two inches, while gaining less than an inch in length and width. interiortoyota knows how to build quiet cars that with a comfortable ride quality. Toyota's lexus division has excelled in this area and this expertise appears to have worked its way into the camry. Not only is the engine quieter, but it is mounted to the body in a new way to lessen vibration. On the se and le models these large knobs are mounted in a prominent position in the center of the dashboard. Unlike some cars, the camry's dashboard is relatively plain with no large curved surfaces and it is set relatively high. Although it blends nicely into the door panel trim, the cover for the passenger-side airbag is surprisingly noticeable as the seams show clearly. Many other car manufacturers have managed to make the passenger-side airbag invisible. The instruments are located in a relatively small pod right in front of the steering wheel with large half moon tachometer and matching speedometer. The fuel and temperature gauges are located within the two larger instruments. lights and windshield wiper/washer controls are on stalks on the steering column, leaving the left lower edge of the dash free of switches. Radio and climate controls are mounted high in the center of the dash. Manual controls suffice for le and se models. Xle trim gets automatic climate control, upgraded sound system controls. A navigational system is an option on the xle. A wide center console separates the two front bucket seats and contains useful storage areas. The parking brake on the le and se is also located in the center console whereas the xle gets a foot-operated parking brake. rear-seat passengers will find the accommodation to be quite pleasant for a mid-size passenger car. Head- and legroom have increased compared to the previous camry. The rear seat splits 60/40 allowing pass through for large objects in the trunk, although the actual opening is smaller than it might be. The trunk itself is a decent size and shape. Although the gooseneck hinges take away valuable space in the trunk, at least they are hidden under a cover eliminating the chance of contents being damaged when the lid is closed. driving impressiontransparent. That one word sums up the driving experience in the camry. It's a compliment as it means there is nothing untoward or strange about the car -- it does everything just right. It is inexpensive and fuel-efficient and provides plenty of power. Computer logic controls the automatic transmission; the car can tell when it is going up hill or down hill and shifts gears accordingly. It can hold a lower gear longer when necessary to avoid the annoying shifting up and down that occurs in some automatics. the ride is pleasant. In fact, it's merging on luxurious, with enough cushioning to make passengers feel comfortable. The steering is light but not sloppy. That means it is not connected directly to the engine by a cable; instead, it reacts through a sensor connected to a computer -- just as in modern airplanes. One advantage of this arrangement is that the optional vehicle skid control system can take over control of the throttle in an emergency and apply just the right amount of braking and throttle to help keep the vehicle on a more stable path. summarytoyota admits that the camry is a car that nobody aspires to own but it's one that everyone recommends others to buy. It's what's known as a safe buy. Toyota has tried hard to make the new camry more exciting while at the same time make sure it is still a car that will get its occupants from a to b and back without any drama or worries about reliability year in and year out. the 2002 toyota camry is still not as exciting as the 2002 volkswagen passat or the 2002 nissan altima, both of which are new designs. If looks and character don't matter much, the new camry should prove to be a great car. It will likely continue to be america's most popular new car. model lineuple 5-speed manual 18,970); le 4-speed automatic 19,800); se 5-speed manual 20,310); se 4-speed automatic 21,140); xle 4-speed automatic 22,295) le v6 4-speed automatic 22,260); se v6 4-speed automatic 23,700); xle v6 4-speed automatic 25,405). assembled ingeorgetown, kentucky, and toyota city, japan. options as testedpower seats, keyless entry 585), side airbags 500). model testedcamry le automatic 19,800). Revised styling and a new base engine. introductionthe toyota camry is one of the best-selling sedans in america. The coupe and convertible versions of this car carry the solara badge and unique styling. But while the camry moved onto a new-generation platform for the 2002 model year, the solara carries over on the previous platform. however, the solara coupe and convertible do get a facelift for 2002, with a new grille, front bumper, headlamps and tail lamps. Its optional v6 delivers strong torque for good acceleration performance. It's comfortable, with terrific seats, and the top is easy to operate. lineupthe solara comes in hardtop coupe and convertible body styles. Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ Tachometer✔ Power Locks✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning
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