Test Drive Toyota Camry Solara 2003 - 2008
Ministry of Health approves
In order to evaluate the changes that occurred with one of the most hijacked models in Moscow - Toyota Camry, - Kommersant Correspondent Mikhail Kzer traveled to Barcelona. Where in the first spring rays found that the new Camry was created substantially and lacked in half schools in the premium class. How much the Japanese convinced me that the appearance of the new Camry sports, I think that the design followed the new safety requirements. The fact is that from next year, cars will be tested for damage caused by pedestrian at the arrival. Full-day Toyota already suggests today
Camry, gentle human health. And most likely, it was for these good goals that the front bumper and the radiator lattice had to be frozen. The design of the hood is specially designed for deformation under the weight of the body falling on it. Due to the deformation of special zones, the impact on the pelvic bones, spine and the chest is reduced. The head usually comes into contact with the windshield, but, as I understood, the glass is still worth the usual, very solid - perhaps the driver will help a special aire. For pedestrians, the pillows are not installed, but the fiberme breeder nozzles removed from the hood. This seems to reduce the windshield coefficient to 0.28. 
The roof of the artists stepped down lower. Reduce the glazing area was due to the lifting of the lower edge of the door of the door. Oddly enough, on a review from the salon, these changes did not affect completely, but the Camry profile was heavier, rapidly, and lost transparency. But the new Camry tests spent at the factory with side impact allow you to qualify for five security stars. As a plate, I had to sacrifice the ride with an elbow dried into the window: first, the window edge is too high, and secondly, the lateral pillow, the lateral pillow can simply tear the hand. Minimal gaps have always caused respect, now the Japanese learned to incur glass in general without them, which should reduce the swirls and noise. The headlights are drawn exactly in Japanese when the top eyelid from the bridges as it would cover the eyeball.
We can assume that Toyota saved on moldings. Neither on the doors, nor even on the bumpers there are no protective gaskets for small contacts. So patocking the bumpers of cars in the parking lot will be hidden. The only defense is a very sensitive parking sensor. But he will not save if the neighbor will open the door too vigorously. Bright leather, as it turned out, perfectly combined with plastic Karelian birch. Wonderful dissonance with a warm tree creates a cold bluish tone in the frame of the music center and climate control.
Steering wheel adjustable by tilt and departure, decorated and Karelian birch, and leather, and metal at the same time. The devices are sparkled brighter, increased in volume, are equipped with larger characters, and the arrows for convenience of the driver have become even longer.
All Camry is equipped with a standard display with outdoor temperature tests, a stroke reserve to refueling, medium speed, a medium fuel consumption, distances from the beginning of the trip. The luggage compartment of 534 liters in expensive versions is reduced to 504, which made it possible to adjust the back for 8 degrees. But the seats with an unregulated back fold in proportions 60:40.
On the steering wheel on the left - control of music, and on the right-temperature: probably, in case the fingers are talking to the ram. To combat microbes, dust and unpleasant smells there is a plasma ionizer that generates positive and negative ions, which, according to the Japanese, are hunting in the air for dangerous particles
The new engine V6, 277 hp, demonstrates an explicit excess of power: with an excessive pressing of the accelerator, the front will rise, and the wheels with a shang are grinding dry asphalt. In the maximum configuration, a six-speed box is added to this engine. Toyota engineers managed to save 21% of the details in it compared to the previous five-speed. Car reaction to a sharp pressure of gas The new box has doubled - up to 0.5 seconds. The magnificent engine 2.4 from the previous model was solid processing. Reduced the mass of the piston, increased compression, paid special attention to a decrease in internal friction. Power increased to 167 hp, the level of vibration, noise has decreased, decreased fuel consumption.
All new Camry are installed ABC, EBD, electronic brake force distribution system and emergency braking amplifier. Dear versions are complemented by course stability systems, anti-slip system. Finally, when trying to undergo a turn on too high speed, without removing his legs from the accelerator, the electronic system itself will encourage the engine and slows down the desired wheels.
On the new Camry inch, the brake discs are increased after the transition to a larger disk radius with R15 on R16. In addition, new brake pads are applied, which have an increased 50% friction coefficient. The electronic system of emergency braking estimates the speed of pressing the pedal, and itself develops the maximum braking force. Security systems include belts with pretensioners and overload limiters. Two-stage front cushions, side and curtains provide protection along the entire length of the cabin. Camry is equipped with a trauma-safe steering column. Head protection
provided by energy absorbing materials. Seats provide protection against spinal and head brake injuries. When the entire test program ended, the participants decided to find out from the director Toyota Russia, with how much Putin bought for Olympic champions Lexus and Land Cruisers, but the director did not proudly assured that all cars were provided free of charge.
And here I would not give anything new Camry for any Olympic - it is very good. Buy - understand.
Photo Toyota Motor
Toyota designers, drawing a new Camry, used modern, but proven solutions. The rapid silhouette in the profile, on the American manner, the rear wheel arch covers the wheel more than the front. Russians and Europeans have a sports silhouette of the car providing that the rear wheels are more than the front. Foldable electric mirrors with one press of the key reduce the side dimensions by 20 cm on each side. This quality is very useful when risky maneuvers in a dense car traffic jam.
Previously, the designers developed bumpers capable of do without damage at speeds of up to 8 km / h. Camry bumpers are designed to protect the driver's welfare, without causing serious damage to a pedestrian, while driving, absorb the blow energy.
Toyota Camry.
Engine gasoline V6 3.5 liters
Working volume (cube. Cm) 3456
Power (hp at rpm) 277 at 6200
Moment (HM at rpm) 346 at 4700
Drive front
Gearbox 6-st. auth.
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4815/1820/1460
Wheel base (mm) 2775
Mass Curb (kg) 1490
Maximum speed (km / h) 180
Acceleration to 100 km / h (c) 7.6
Fuel consumption (city / highway l / 100 km) 12.5 / 9.9
Price in Moscow $ 43,200
A source: "Autopilot"
