Base price: LE, $19,455; LE V-6, $22,745; SE, $20,795; SE V-6, $24,185; XLE, $22,780; XLE V-6, $25,890
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; 4-door 5-passenger sedan
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 54/48/17
Wheelbase 107.1 in
Length/width/height 189.2/70.7/57.9–58.3 in
Turning circle 34.8–36.7 ft
Curb weight 3100–3350 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 20–24/28–33
Fuel-tank capacity/range 18.5 gal/370–444 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger front, side, and head airbags; rear head airbags
POWERTRAIN
2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, 157 hp; 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6, 192 hp; 5-sp man, 4-sp auto
SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
BRAKES
F/R vented disc/disc or drum
ABS optional
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TOYOTA CAMRY
The Camry has been America’s bestselling car since 1997. In the hope of maintaining that position, Toyota introduced an all-new, fifth-generation version in 2002. Bigger than before, this Camry has a soft look, with a low, rounded aero nose and a high tail. Its drag coefficient has been reduced from 0.30 to a commendable 0.28, and the car’s ride is comfortable and quiet. A smooth 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission are also new but a carry-over 3.0-liter V-6 is available. Three trim levels are offered: LE, SE, and XLE. All can be had with the four- or six-cylinder engine, but a five-speed manual comes with four-cylinder LE and SE models only. With the five-speed, the SE looks to be the performer of the lot. Toyota promises a 0-to-60 time of 9.1 seconds from the 157-hp powerplant. All that’s new for 2003 is the option of power-adjustable pedals.
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