New Car Review of the 2005 Toyota Camry Solara Mid-Size Sports Coupe and Convertible
Description: Mid-Size Sports Coupe and Convertible
Base MSRP Range: $19,320 - $29,250
Invoice Price Range: $17,387 - $26,774
Where built: USA
Toyota's slinky mid-size sports coupe and convertible, spinning off the platform of Camry, present stunning shapes highlighted by an aggressive face and sensuous lines swirling around the body. Solara's powertrains come directly out of Camry.
A 2.4-liter 4-cylinder plant applies to Solara SE, while Solara SE V6 and deluxe SLE V6 draw from Camry's 3.0-liter V6. With the V6, Solara adds a 5-speed automatic sequential transmission.
Standard safety items range from side-impact air bags to ABS, plus optional curtain-style side air bags for front and back seats in the coupe. An optional sports kit for Solara SE installs a five-piece body kit, sport gauges in the instrument cluster, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter cap plus aluminum pedals and sport tires mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels.
