The Toyota Camry Solara, (better known as Toyota Solara) is a mid sized convertible. With four doors, sufficient power, and room for five people, it is perfect for the growing family’s needs. The name of the car is derived from the word “Solara”, meaning radiance of the sun.
The Toyota Camry Solara is available as a coupe or convertible. The coupe is offered in SE, SE Sport and SLE trim levels, while the convertible comes in SE and SLE versions only. The SE comes standard with power windows, cruise control, satellite steering wheel audio controls, and a six-speaker CD stereo. The SE Sport offers an aggressive suspension, larger wheels and a graphite interior trim. The most expensive model, the SLE, offers a luxurious interior with automatic climate control, wood grain trim, a power-adjustable driver seat, and a JBL premium audio system with a six-disc CD changer.
The standard Camry engine is 2.4-liter four-cylinder, rated at 157 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. It's accompanied by either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.
All Solara models come with front and side-impact airbags and antilock disc brakes. Side curtain airbags that protect both front and rear passengers are available on coupes as well. In crash testing by government agencies, the Solara returned a perfect five-star rating.
Overall, the Solara is a car that you will simply love. The cheapest version is the base SE coupe, priced at $20,000. Its interior elegance, ease of driving, high resale value and competitive pricing make it an instant hit.
