Toyota Camry 2002 - 2006 review
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Overview
Toyota Camry 2006 |
Toyota Camry 2006 |
The 2002-2006 Toyota Camry is a very spacious, reliable mid-size sedan with a smooth ride and one of the most economical 4-cylinder engine in its class.
The Camry is only available as a four-door sedan. A two-door version is sold as Toyota Camry Solara.
The 2002-2006 Camry has a front-wheel drive. The drivetrain choices include a 4-cylinder or V6 engine and a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission (replaced with a 5-speed automatic transmission from 2004).
The Camry has disk brakes in the front, drums or disks in the back. The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) are available (standard form 2005).
The Camry's interior is comfortable and very roomy with plenty of rear-seat space.
The dashboard looks a bit plain but everything is well laid out. In the same style, the instrument panel is very simple with large gauges. Controls are conveniently located and easy to use.
Seats are on the soft side with little side support.
On the road, the Camry is a pleasure to drive with a smooth and quiet ride. The Camry's soft suspension absorbs road bumps and cracks well. The steering is light; brakes feel a little soft. The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has enough power for everyday driving while the V6 offers better acceleration with more stable ride. Overall, the handling is good, although you wouldn't call it sporty.
In NHTSA frontal crash tests, the 2002-2003 Camry received five stars for the driver and four stars for the front passenger. The 2004 model received four stars for both the driver and the front passenger, while the improved 2005-2006 Camry received five stars for both the driver and the front passenger. Check more crash test details at Safercar.gov.
In the IIHS offset front crash tests the 2002-2006 Camry received 'Good' overall rating.
The engine
The 2002-2006 Camry's 2.4L 4-cylinder engine (model 2AZ-FE) combines decent power with excellent fuel economy. This engine does not have a timing belt; a timing chain is used instead. A timing chain doesn't need to be replaced unless there is a problem with it. |
Pros
- Great on gas (4-cylinder models)
- Smooth quiet ride
- Rear seat space
- Spacious trunk
- Easy to maintain
- Good resale value, easy to sell
- Above-average reliability
Cons
- Plain interior design
- Pricey compared to competitors
- Front seats lack lateral support
- Paint is easy to scratch
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