Camry Solara
The Camry Solara delivers a composed ride that’s quite comfortable.
The Toyota Camry Solara is a nice looking car which has a sculptured and stylish look. It has a very sleek looking roof and its body is arc shaped. Its body is more aerodynamic than in previous years, which helps in reducing the wind noise, offers better road feel and is less noisy while being driven on rough roads.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The base SE comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditio
ning, full power accessories, cruise control and a six-speaker stereo with an in-dash CD changer and auxiliary audio jack. The Sport version adds firmer suspension, 17-inch wheels, an exterior body kit, xenon HID headlights, a charcoal interior color scheme with additional metallic trim, unique gauges and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
The SLE adds the Sport’s extra body cladding and reverts to the SE’s softer suspension settings, while adding a moonroof (coupe only), automatic climate control, wood-grain interior trim, a power driver seat, an upgraded JBL audio system and Bluetooth connectivity. SLE V6 models come with leather upholstery and heated front seats.
Powertrains and Performance
The standard engine for the Toyota Camry Solara coupe is
a 2.4-liter four-cylinder rated at 157 horsepower and 158 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, either of which comes with front wheel drive.
Optional on Solara coupes and standard on convertibles is a 3.3-liter V6 rated for 210 hp and 220 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard with the V6. The EPA rates four-cylinder coupes at 21-22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Upgrade to the V6 and you’re looking at an 18/27 rating in the coupe and 18/26 in the convertible.
Safety
All Toyota Camry Solaras come standard with front-seat side airbags, a tire-pressure monitor and antilock disc brakes. Full-length side curtain airbags are standard on coupes. Stability and traction control are optional on all V6 models.
Interior Design and Special Features
All versions of the Toyota Camry Solara feature an upscale i
nterior design with bright metallic accents and exceptional build and materials quality. Sport models get sharp-looking graphite accents, while top-of-the-line SLE versions add rich-looking wood-grain trim. The front seats offer plenty of room for even the tallest drivers, and while you wouldn’t necessarily want to put four adults in the car for a road trip, the rear seats are plenty roomy for an afternoon drive.
The Camry Solara coupe has a 13.8-cubic-foot hold as well as a split-folding rear seat.