2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE Coupe I4 AT
All photo credits
- Photo: Toyota Solara – Front by Raszbeary, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible 3.0 V6 GLE (51269029607) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Solara 3223-DC left side on Minsheng East Road 20221121 by 玄史生, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6 in Black Sand Pearl, Rear Left, 07-23-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible 3.0 V6 GLE (rear) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE Coupe I4 AT is a 135-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 coupe with a 4-speed automatic w/od and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,765 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 135 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 147 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Camry Solara measures 190.0 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,175 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,765 ($36,271 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,245 ($37,152 *) |
| Destination Charge | $480 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5S-FE 2.2L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 135 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 147 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic w/OD |
| 1st Gear | 2.81 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.71 |
| Reverse | 2.3 |
| Final Drive | 3.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline (unleaded) |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.67 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.59 in |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.7 x 1.1 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x6.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 15x6.0 |
| Tires Front | P205/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190 in |
| Width | 71.1 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Front Track | 60.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,175 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE Coupe I4 AT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2001 Toyota Camry 4-DR.: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota CAMRY SOLARA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 29, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
NHTSA campaign 06E060000
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
330 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota CAMRY
Owner Complaints
330 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota CAMRY (88 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 52 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 55 |
| Air Bags | 52 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 31 |
| Tires | 26 |
| Suspension | 25 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.