2004 Toyota Camry: Overview

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2004 Toyota Camry 

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  • MSRP: $18,045 -$25,405
  • Invoice: $16,509 -$22,610

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Pros

  • Instruments/controls
  • Ride
  • Quietness
  • Build quality
  • Interior storage space

Cons

  • Navigation-system controls

Vehicle Highlights

More V6 power, a new 5-speed automatic transmission, and midyear addition of a lower-price base model make 2004 news for this popular midsize sedan. Camry gets a new Standard model to join existing LE, uplevel XLE, and sporty SE models. Standards come only with a 4-cyl engine; other models offer the 4 cyl or a V6. The 3.0-liter V6 available in LE and XLE gains 18 hp this year to 210. Newly available for SE is a 3.3-liter V6 with 225 hp. Both V6s come with a new 5-speed automatic transmission. The 4-cyl comes with manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. XLEs and the V6 SE include antilock 4-wheel disc brakes; ABS is otherwise optional. Optional on all are front side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags, which can be combined with an optional antiskid system on V6 models. Other options include a power-adjustable accelerator pedal for automatic-transmission models and a navigation system with dashboard touch screen. Standards and LEs come on 15-inch wheels; others have 16s. SEs include a firmer suspension and special trim. A new Limited Edition option package for 4-cyl/automatic LEs includes woodgrain interior trim, unique exterior trim, and 16-inch alloy wheels. Camry's basic design is shared by the ES 330 at Toyota's luxury Lexus division.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category LE 4 cyl, man. Rating Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 5.2
Fuel Economy 6 5.3
Ride Quality 8 6.2
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 6.1
Quietness 7 5.8
Controls 10 6.4
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 6
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 4.5
Cargo Room 5 4.6
Value within Class 10 6
Total Score: 70 56.1

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