Toyota Camry Solara first generation

Toyota Camry Solara first generation
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The Toyota Camry Solara first generation (1999–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: XV20 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,826–4,864 mm
Width–1,806 mm
Height–1,379–1,410 mm
Wheelbase–2,670 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)255–396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,549–2,605 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

287 complaints for model years 1999–2003. 76 crashes · 2 fires · 46 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Airbags 58
  • Speed control 37

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 11 versions of the Toyota Camry Solara first generation

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–20062.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2002–2003CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km
1999–2003CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1999–20023.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1999–2001CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA230–251 g/km
1999–20012.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–2003Compact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.0–10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle230–232 g/km
2000–2003Subcompact3.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.1–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle278–281 g/km
1999–2003Compact3.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.5–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle265–269 g/km
1999–2002Compact3.0 LPetrol5-speed manual11.0–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle253–255 g/km
1999–2001Compact2.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.0–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle230–239 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.