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Toyota Camry Solara II Convertible 3.3 V6 (225 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Toyota Camry:
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Solara II Convertible Overview:
Toyota Camry (Solara II Convertible). With 325 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.2 l/100km). With a weight of 1575 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.3 V6 (225 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Significantly more potent than the 4-cylinder, offering strong acceleration and effortless highway passing. The V6 provides a smoother, more refined driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is decent for a V6 of this displacement and era, though it naturally consumes more fuel than the 4-cylinder, especially in urban settings.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Toyota reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and smooth ride quality
- • Spacious interior for a convertible, especially the rear seats
- • Good value on the used car market
- • Refined V6 engine option for effortless cruising
Cons:
- • Handling is more comfort-oriented than sporty
- • Convertible top mechanism can require maintenance over time
- • Styling may not appeal to all, considered somewhat conservative
- • Limited trunk space with the top down
- • Four-cylinder engine can feel underpowered for some drivers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Solara I Convertible (Mark V, facelift 2001): 2001 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Camry |
| Generation: | Solara II Convertible |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.3 V6 (225 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 225 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68 Hp/l [26mm more] |
| Torque: | 325 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3MZ-FE More details about the engine 3MZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 3311 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 9.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 142.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.8 kg/Nm, 206.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1575 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 391 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4890 mm mm [26mm more] |
| Width: | 1816 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1547 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1534 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | ECT-i |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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