Reviews: The 2001 Toyota Camry Solara
By Jane Smith
Introduction
The 2001 Camry Solara is manufactured in CANADA for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $18,965 USD in 2001.
Camry Solara Dimensions
In 2001 the Camry Solara has an overall length of 190.00 inches and a width of 71.10 inches. It sits a total of 55.10 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.30 inches. Front headroom is 38.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Camry Solara a turning radius of 38.10 inches. It uses 205/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 105.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Camry Solara comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3175 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.2L L4 DOHC 16V engine gets 19 - 23 miles/gallon city and 27 - 32 miles/gallon highway off a 18.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Camry Solara are also available.
Pricing
The Camry Solara retails for $18,965 USD with a invoice price of $17,067 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Front Side Airbag, Keyless Entry.
Exterior color choices include Black Sand Pearl, Diamond White Pearl, Fairway Green Pearl, Gold Dust Metallic, Indigo Ink, Red Flame Metallic, Silver Stream Opalescent with interior choices of Charcoal Cloth, Charcoal Leather, Ivory Cloth, Ivory Leather. The Camry Solara seats 5 people with 43.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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