Toyota Camry 2001-2006 used car review

The Toyota Camry is a reliable and comfortable family workhorse.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 3.5 out of 5 Safety , 4 out of 5 Value , 3 out of 5 Interior , 4.5 out of 5

Overall score , 3.7 out of 5

The good
  • Very solid and reliable, even at higher mileage
  • Low running costs for a large car
  • Spacious interior and boot
The not-so-good
  • No longer available as a wagon
  • Many now showing wear from hard use
  • Six-cylinder models thirsty

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry Altise Limited

Price

$4,300 to $8,500 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 112kW/218Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size tyre

Fuel economy

8.8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4805mm

Width

1795mm

Height

1490mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 1200kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.2m

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