Samson

3.0-liter DOHC
24-valve V6
210 hp @ 5,800 rpm
220 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm

This is straight from Toyota's site. Is this new for 2003? It now has VVT-i (ES300) engine.

Also now standard moonroof on the SE and XLE V6 models + standard power driver's seat on all models.

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Sean

Looks like toyota is trying keep behind the new competition, until new 3.3 V6 arrives. I went over to lexus, and the ES300's HP is unchanged. I think there's gonna be a change somewhere, sooner or later.

95AccordV6

Wow I didn't know until I saw this thread, and then I went to the Toyota website to make sure. Yes it is now using ES300's engine with 210hp. Although it's still behind Honda Accord and Nissan Altima and even Mazda 6, but much closer now. I doubt it if Camry is going to get the new 3.3L V6 soon, since Toyota want to differ ES300 from Camry further, just like Acura 3.2TL and Honda Accord V6.

98CoupeV6

It's still a Buick, no matter which way you look at it.

Samson

you know, you will ban someone for saying anything like that about honda. So why don't you play by the rules as well. h: It's still news regardless.

I checked around, and it seems dealers do not have many V6's. Also, the V6 is not configurable at Toyota's site. One dealer i checked had 1 V6 out of 259 4cyl's. I dunno whats going on.

parade92

They're also adding a 5 spd auto trans along with the upgraded engine.

98CoupeV6

I've banned 3 people in my term as a Moderator, none because they said anything about Honda. You are a moron if you think so, especially considering my next car is hopefully going to be either a 350Z or G35C.

I actually appreciate you posting this as it's very pertinent, but I was trying to say that no matter how many horsepower they add, it's still got tons of body roll, a cushy ride, and the blandest interior in the industry...that is strangely reminiscent of Buick. We've been down that road before.

Samson

And you seem to always want to re-enforce that whenever anything Camry is brought up...... which is unnecesary regardless. This post was about the engine, and few new standard features, not its suspension.

98CoupeV6

New standard features and 18 more hosepower don't make up for its soft ride and disgustingly bland interior. Toyota needs to do more to appeal to Altima and Accord buyers. End.

Samson

I guess its not that big of a deal for toyota.... considering its #1 selling car, regardless of fleet sales. The camry is made to have a softer ride & 210hp sounds alot better than 192.

I dont think toyota cares who buys the camry, as long as its selling.

98CoupeV6

Regarding fleet sales, it is the #2 selling car and has never been the #1 selling car to private individuals in the US. Toyota makes no profit on fleet sales, I think they care.