Toyota Camry Solara

Name: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara
Brand: Toyota

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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Road Test

The Camry Solara is as practical as a convertible gets. Based on the Camry sedan, it carries over the comfort and quietness of its sibling. The powertrain is refined and handling is sound. The convertible top is well-insulated and interior fit and finish are impeccable. However, Solara suffers from too much body quiver.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

convertible

coupe

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.4-liter 4 (155 hp)
3.3-liter V6 (210 hp)

5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

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Model History

2004-2008

2004 Redesign Year

Available in coupe and convertible versions, the Camry Solara is a sportier, two-door version of the Camry sedan. While the ride is comfortable and well controlled, it's noticeably tauter than that of the four-door. Handling is also more nimble, though it falls short of feeling sporty. Over the years, engine choices included adequate four-cylinders and a smooth, strong V6. The Solara's cabin is well-appointed and serenely quiet, and the front seats are comfortable and supportive. The rear seat is suitable for two average-sized adults. Our tested convertible suffered from some body shake, but the top is well insulated. Rearward visibility, however, was horrible.

1999-2003

1999 Redesign Year

Available in coupe and convertible versions, the Camry Solara is a sportier, two-door version of the Camry sedan. While the Solara's ride is comfortable and well controlled, it's noticeably tauter than that of the four-door. The Solara's handling is also more nimble, though it falls short of sports-car territory. Engine choices include a 2.2-liter four-cylinder and a smooth, strong 3.0-liter V6. The Solara's cabin is well appointed and serenely quiet, and the front seats are comfortable and supportive. The rear seat suitable for two average-sized adults.