The updated and upgraded 2.4-litre four now has 112kW of power and 218Nm of torque, which means it moves pretty briskly and the Sportivo cars can really get along.
Toyota also claims a benchmark fuel economy improvement of 9 per cent and lower emissions. The Camry is very responsive in corners, with good steering feel and great feedback. It does what you want, without any fuss or bother.
It turns crisply, sits flat, and the back just follows the front in the tightest turns, the sign of a car which has been well designed and well developed.
The car is very comfortable and the dashboard is clean and efficient. The new "half-moon" instruments add an interesting touch to the cabin.
The base car doesn't offer twin cupholders in the centre console, but the rest of the stuff, including the CD sound, electric windows and mirrors, is exactly what you need.
The air-con, which is now standard, is typically brilliant and the extra-cost satellite navigation will be popular with people who travel into unfamiliar country. It's also comforting to have twin airbags, with anti-skid brakes and side bags also on the safety menu.
After driving the Camry in a variety of conditions, from lumpy inner-city bitumen to quick country gravel and at Toyota's testing course at Anglesea, it's tough to find any faults. The newcomer is a five-star Camry and that will be more than enough for plenty of buyers.
Toyota Camry 2002: CSi
| Engine Type | Inline 4, 2.2L |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Unleaded Petrol |
| Fuel Efficiency | 10.0L/100km (combined) |
| Seating | 5 |
| Price From | $2,640 - $4,070 |
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