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Between 1998 and 2009 Toyota had two models of its best selling car the Camry. There was the
standard Toyota Camry and the Toyota Camry Solara, also known as the Toyota Solara.
While these two cars share similar features, there were also several notable differences. This
article will cover the history of the Solara and how it is different from the Toyota Camry. Here is
what you need to know.
Toyota Solara Beginnings
Toyota began manufacturing the Toyota Solara in 1998 as a two-door, sportier version of the
Camry. The Toyota Solara was a replacement for the Toyota Camry Coupe. Toyota created the
Toyota Camry Coupe four years earlier, to provide a sportier option for people considering buying
a Camry. Its main competition was the Honda Accord Coupe, a mid-sized car with sporty features.
As a replacement for the Camry Coupe the Solara featured a four cylinder engine with slightly
more power than a standard Camry engine. The model also featured an upgraded stereo as well
as sport options. A few years after introduction, Toyota added a Solara convertible to its lineup of
mid-sized cars.
Toyota Solara Performance
As noted earlier the Toyota Solara had slightly more power than the Camry. Toyota also offered a
V-6 option in 2002 for better performance. In terms of gas mileage a typical Solara got between
19-23 miles per gallon for city driving and 26-33 miles per gallon for highway driving.
By comparison, the latest Toyota Camry gets similar gas mileage. It gets 22 miles per gallon for
city driving and 33 miles per gallon for highway driving.
Toyota Solara Exterior
The most notable difference between the Solara and the Camry was the exterior. The Solara was
a two door car whereas the Camry was a four door car. The Solara also featured more sportier
trim options. The Solara also had a more streamlined look to its exterior.
As mentioned before the Solara also had a convertible option. The convertibles typically had V-6
engines in them.
Additional Features

2. With the Toyota Solara you could also get some additional features. Options included sport
suspension and performance tires, leather upholstery as well as a six-disc CD changer. You could
also get 16-inch aluminum wheels.
Later models of the Solara, featured Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, navigation systems and
MP3 support.
Toyota Solara Discontinued
Despite its unique style, Toyota decided to discontinue the Solara from its Camry lineup in 2009.
This was due to dropping sales over the years. There was not much demand for sportier mid-sized
cars with convertible options.
Despite it being discontinued, the Toyota Solara remains a popular vehicle for used buyers who
are looking for a sportier mid-sized car. The car handles well and it is easy to find genuine Toyota
parts and Toyota OEM parts for this vehicle since it shares many parts with the Camry.
Since this car is now discontinued there are questions whether Toyota will have a mid-sized coupe
again in the future. As of know, Toyota features its standard Camry lineup along with a hybrid
option.
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