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2003 Toyota Camry Review
Seamless, flawless transportation.
2003 Camry Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota admits that while few people aspire to own a Camry, lots of people recommend a Camry to their friends. The Camry is what's known as a safe buy. It pleases so many buyers by offending none. It is in many ways an unremarkable car, except for its total lack of identifiable flaws. It Toyota has tried hard to make the latest Camry a little more exciting while at the same time making sure it will still transport its occupants from A to B and back without any drama, nor any worries about reliability, year in and year out.So the Toyota Camry is not be as exciting as the Nissan Altima or Volkswagen Passat. But if you prefer a car that blends in with the crowd, a smooth, comfortable car that delivers hassle-free transportation, a car that offers stellar reliability, then the Camry should prove an excellent choice. That's why the Camry will likely continue as America's most popular new car.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | LE 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) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 157-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve four-cylinder; 192-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual multi-stage front air bags, emergency inside trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side and rear curtain air bags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD), Vehicle Skid Control with brake assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Georgetown, Kentucky, and Toyota City, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18970 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Camry LE automatic ($19,800) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, power steering, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, mirror and door locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, daytime running lights, 60/40 split rear seat, full-size spare tire |
| Destination Charge | 485 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-curtain airbags ($500) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 20785 |
| Horse Power | 157 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 162 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 23/32 |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.2/70.7/57.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.8/60.4 |
| Turning Radius | 34.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/54.4/41.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/54.1/37.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 16.7 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3142 |
| Stock Tires | P205/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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