The Toyota Camry LE for 2001: Improving on 2000
Buyers of the Toyota Camry are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Camry has been one of the premier vehicles of the Toyota line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Toyota Camry falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the Camry have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The Camry LE is equipped with a Toyota 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.
The Camry uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2001 Camry is a SFI design, running on CNG fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
Camry LE Statistics
The Camry is 188.50 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 55.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,675 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,906. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2001 Camry gets 30 - 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
In 2000 and 2001 the Camry LE was availble in the exterior colors of Antique Sage Pearl, Black, Cashmere Beige Metallic, Graphite Gray Pearl, Lunar Mist Metallic, Sailfin Blue Pearl, Super White, Vintage Red Pearl, and Woodland Pearl.
Conclusion
The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Toyota Camry. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LE version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
nice article. I hope you can explain your experiences with the Camry?