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Toyota Camry Solara

Toyota Camry Solara
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Also calledToyota Solara
Production1998–2008[1]
Model years1999–2008[2][3][4]
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedToyota Camry
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Camry coupé (XV10)

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.[5] The coupe was launched in late 1998 for model year 1999.[1] In 2000, the convertible was introduced, effectively replacing the Celica convertible in Toyota's North American lineup.[6]

The second-generation Camry Solara debuted in 2003 for model year 2004,[7] initially offered as a coupe; the second-generation convertible was introduced in the spring of 2004 as a 2005 model.[1] Coupe production ended in mid-2008.[8] Despite official statements that the convertible might be sold until 2010 if demand was sufficient, production was suspended in December 2008 and never resumed.[8][9][10]

  1. ^ a b c "Toyota Passenger Car Chronology" (Press release). U.S.: Toyota. September 17, 2010. Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  2. ^ "Toyota Camry Solara All Models and Prices". MSN. Archived from the original on July 12, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  3. ^ "Edmunds.com list of Camry Solara MY reviews". Edmunds.com. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  4. ^ "Kelley Blue Book list of Camry Solara Model Year reviews". kbb.com. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  5. ^ Bartlett, Jeff (October 1, 1998). "1999 Toyota Solara - First Drive". Motor Trend. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  6. ^ Huffman, John Pearly (May 2000). "2000 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible". Car & Driver. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  7. ^ "2004 Toyota Camry and Solara Review and Specs". JB car pages.
  8. ^ a b Wood, Colum (June 11, 2009). "Toyota Finally Axes Solara Convertible". autoguide.com. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  9. ^ Wortham, April (August 11, 2008). "Toyota to extend Solara convertible production". Automotive News. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  10. ^ Gale, Zach (June 11, 2009). "Toyota Solara Convertible Production Will Not Resume". Motor Trend. Retrieved April 24, 2018.

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