Test Drive Toyota Camry Solara 2003 - 2008
Strict selection
Toyota Camry 2.4 in terms of officialThis word is an official - in Russian has gained a somewhat negative semantic shade. I am in one of the days of the weekly test drive of a weak modification of Camry with a 4-cylinder engine (about the top version with V6 Ai was already told in # 7 for this year) was dealing with a pretentious person in the civil service. Pleasant in communication and well-dismantled in cars. Although the testing of models that can replenish the departmental park, it is not exactly in his obligations - he ranks a rank higher than the Fleet Manager - it was interesting for him to make his own opinion. In addition, the final decision on the purchase is precisely his prerogative. And the editors could not and did not want to refuse to see the courtesy of his faithful reader and long-time subscriber. In a word, we quiet in the morning, after the planner, as I was mentioned, I found myself at one of the solid buildings in the center of Moscow.
Reflections in the front entrance
Come on me, so I would call the government - no relation to the defense, or to security it does not have, and the name of his employee. But the consent is for me - perhaps from the modesty of my vizavi - I did not receive, so I will be limited by what I will be informed: about thirty Camry, the previous generation, of course, is now operating in the park of this department. Now it's time to update the car fleet, and here the novelty from Toyota arrived. It makes sense to look at. Looks started drivers. While we expected the boss, I heard from them, in general, which I expected. Regarding the appearance: it looks much more interesting and definitely solid than the previous Camry. One of the professionals immediately determined: Yeah, the name of the V6 is not behind there, and the nozzle is chrome - one, it means that the motor is two and four. Actually, this version from more powerful outside and is no different. But the drivers were more interested in what inside, because they had no opportunity to get acquainted with the salon equipment.
Singing inside, one of them, first of all, noticed that in the old Camry felt good, and that was not tired, even when it had to turn the ram at twelve hours in a row. The range of electrically regulators of the driver's seat, as well as the fact that the ram is moving in height, and on flights - it's five with a plus, and the back is successful, the skin is pleasant, sit gently. With buttons on the steering wheel, with which you can now manage not only the audio system, but also climate control, as well as onto the on-board computer, it sorted out instantly. What other impressions? The colors of the finish are pleasant, do not annoy. The armrest is comfortable, and, as I see, compartments for small things are more than enough. But what is this gaps on the central console? Inaccurate fitting details - it's somehow not in the spirit of Toyota because it was the only remark, then on the first impression of the overall assessment was high. Drivers - at first there were two of them, now somehow it was unnoticed by four - they marked a higher landing and huge side mirrors, which are visible even more than.
But about the configuration asked to tell me. Well. Already in the database, it seems everything is necessary: \u200b\u200b16-inch alloy wheels, central locking, immobilizer and alarm, built into the center console 6-disk changer, separate climate control, rain and light sensor, folding entirely or in parts back seat, A complete set of airbags and even air ionizer Plasmacluster. What is it? - asks one of them. I explain that, they say, the most useful thing is especially in the city, yes in the heat - with her breathe it easier. Who will not like this? Spacious on the rear seats was also rated. Only one grieves - the absence of curtains on the windows and rear window. Yes, the rear suspension curtain with an electric drive is installed only on the top version of Camry with a motor 3.5, and for this modification is not proposed even as an option. But this is in vain! - puts the verdict one of the drivers.
However, now the chief approached, it's time to go.
Softness - not vice
In the course of such events, I must notice, we usually offer guests staying on passenger places, and catch a few kilometers to demonstrate the driving quality of the car. And this time the elder in charge, as he was laid, settled behind, his driver to the right of me went away.
And five minutes did not pass, as the first judgment was made: the car became more comfortable. I agree: the pendants have gained extra softness, they are now completely able to reduce the inferiority of our roads. But the casual rolls are tangible - notice. - And the back does not ransay? No, - the head of the Department is responsible. - Suspension, or suspension, if you mean the front and rear separateness, enough elags, it is clearly not American settings. And that before the aggregates, so Camry was created not for racing. Here you can't argue
There was a good assessment and noise insulation. Street remains overboard, the driver said. However, Camry has never had any special problems with this, and in the new generation of the car, perhaps, extraneous noises in the cabin and in fact became smaller. Even at decent speeds, neither the rustle of the tires or the wind sound is not annoyed. Is that with intensive acceleration when the tachometer arrow passes the mark of 4000 rpm, the cabin fills the sound of the power unit.
To the dynamics of the car, even taking into account the fairly thoughtful ACP, I personally did not have complaints. Yes, the machine does not particularly seek to switch to the step below with a sharp press on the accelerator pedal. And at the first opportunity, goes to the highest gear. On the other hand, to take into account that the boss will sit in the backseat - it's even for the better. There are no extra jerks, and the smoothness of the stroke at the height. A good dynamics contributes to the fact that the 4-cylinder power unit of 2.4 liters has become more powerful. Instead of the previous 152 hp, it develops 167, and the torque has grown to 224 nm. Therefore, overclocking time is up to 100 km / h a little - by 0.3 seconds - but decreased, and the maximum speed has grown to 205 km / h. In short, skeptics, which say that the 2,4-liter motor of the new Camry is missing, can be advised - simply carefully follow the speedometer readings. What confirmed the driver-stopped behind the wheel - after all, they managed to persuade me! At first it seemed to him that the car behaves not very sharp. But when he checked the subjective sensations with the testimony of the speedometer, was forced to take his words back. The increased level of comfort, as it is up to the dynamics. I like the brakes, "the driver shares their impressions. - The pedal has no short, but it feels great! But the steering wheel is lit although, on the other hand, there is enough random feedback on it - it means that the amplifier is configured correctly. I repeat you, - he is heard from behind, - this car is not for riders!
This was given to them blind! ..
Apparently, the car driver and his boss liked. Suitable for your fleet? - I could not resist the question. In general, more likely - yes - he answers thoughtfully official. - Only here the rear curtain is not I'll have us think about versions and trim levels, and prices once again decide.
Well, I'm ready to understand it. Perhaps he tried on the car itself, but the line of duty is not guided by emotion and expectation. Although the background of competitors' prices in the Camry does not seem excessive. So, the basic version will cost 31,900 dollars. It already has almost everything, and if you want more, you can choose a complete set Comfort Plus, and even better - Elegance. Which, even if it cost 35 900, but has a washer of headlights, and leather upholstery, and electrically adjustable seats and parking sensors. And there is another version of the Prestige 37 600, is located on top of listed xenon headlights, system of stabilization VSC and cruise control. I think really have something.
Text: Andrey Osipov
Brief specifications Toyota Camry 2,4
Engine capacity, cu. cm. in 2362
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Power l. with. when vol. / min. 167/6000
Max. Torque Nm at vol. / Min. 224/4000
Acceleration to 100 km / h, p. 9.6 (10.2)
Maximum speed km / h 210 (205)
Fuel consumption l. / 100 km. 8.5 (9.9)
Fuel tank, l. 70.
Weight, kg. 1450 (1525)
Dimensions in mm. 4815h1820h1480
In parentheses are the data for the version with automatic transmission
