2002 Toyota Camry Overview

Introduction

The 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.Given Toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability, the new Camry will once again prove to be the ideal car for about 400,000 new-car buyers a year who don't want to worry or even think about their car.The 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.A new four-cylinder engine for 2002 delivers significantly more power over last year without sacrificing fuel economy or emissions.

Overall, the Solara is smooth and quiet.Its optional V6 delivers strong torque for good acceleration performance.It's comfortable, with terrific seats, and the top is easy to operate.Read full review