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Toyota Camry Solara

Toyota Camry Solara
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The Toyota Camry Solara, popularly known as the Toyota Solara, is a mid-size coupé/convertible built by Toyota. The Camry Solara is mechanically based on the Toyota Camry and effectively replaced the discontinued Camry Coupé (XV10); however, in contrast with its predecessor's conservative design, the Camry Solara was designed with a greater emphasis on sportiness, with more rakish styling, and uprated suspension and engine tuning intended to provide a sportier feel. The coupe was launched in late 1998 for model year 1999. In 2000, the convertible was introduced, effectively replacing the Celica convertible in Toyota's North American lineup. The second-generation Camry Solara debuted in 2003 for model year 2004, initially offered as a coupe; the second-generation convertible was introduced in the spring of 2004 as a 2005 model. Coupe production ended in mid-2008. Despite official statements that the convertible might be sold until 2010 if demand was sufficient, production was suspended in December 2008 and never resumed.

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Predecessor: Toyota Camry

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Specifications

name
Toyota Camry Solara
Manufacturer
Toyota
aka
Toyota Solara
Production
1998–2008
Model years
1999–2008
Class
Mid-size car
Body style
2-door coupé, 2-door convertible
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related
Toyota Camry
Predecessor
Toyota Camry coupé (XV10)

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