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For many years there was a Camry coupe called Solara. It was available with an optional V6 and could also be bought as a convertible. The car was marketed by Toyota for about ten years starting in 1998 and ending in 2008. Prior the Solara in some markets Toyota sold a Camry Coupe. The Solara sold in relatively low numbers. In many other automakers’ product lineups the Solara would have been a decent seller, but given the Toyota volume it was an afterthought.
Could Solara Come Back?
Presently, Honda makes a coupe version of the Accord. Nissan dropped the Altima coupe in 2013. A Camry coupe might sell, but Toyota’s Lexus division has a convertible coupe in its Lexus Line called the IS 250C and IS 350C. These cars are more capable and more expensive than a Solar would be though. They are based on a rear-drive platform, whereas the Solara used the front-drive Camry platform. Lexus also has a new coupe called the RC coming in December.
Coupe Camry vs Sedan
The coupe version of a Camry is easy to see if one looks at the Camry NASCAR racecar. The doors get longer, the B-pillar gets pushed further back and the rear of the car gets more steeply raked. The new XSE trim of the Camry would fit this body design well. That new trim adds the sportier looks of the SE and the luxury features of the XLE together to get a car that is a little more than the sum of its parts.
Would You Buy A Coupe Camry?
Although we think it is unlikely, a Solar is easily doable by Toyota. The company did proclaim a new dedication more exciting and interesting cars recently. If you are a Toyota fan, would you consider a newly updated Camry Solara? If so, would you prefer a hard-top or convertible? Let us know in the comments section below.
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I own a 1999 Solara coupe,
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I own a 1999 Solara coupe, and would be keen on seeing Toyota bring the vehicle back into production!
YES! I bought a new 2005
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YES! I bought a new 2005 Solara and am still driving it because I haven't found a coupe I like nearly as much. I love this car!
I love the sporty look of the
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I love the sporty look of the Solara, especially the convertible! I own a 2008 Corolla, and would definitely buy a Solara convertible if you made it again. Please consider making that sporty model again, it would make you more competitive with other manufacturers!
Id buy a updated Solara. I
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Id buy a updated Solara. I love mine an honestly dont know what my next purchase will be.
I would not think twice about
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I would not think twice about buying a new Toyota Solara for 2018 0r 2019. I am still driving my 2000 Toyota Solara and do not want to give it up.
I'm on my second Solara coupe
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I'm on my second Solara coupe hardtop which I love and would buy one in a second. I have some miles on my car and may have to move away from Toyota because they no longer offer a 2 door. Sorry Toyota but my desire for a 2 door coupe (why I'm not considering the Camry (family) car) may cause me to no longer be brand loyal.
i currently drive a 2008
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i currently drive a 2008 convertible. cant seem to part with it. i am always saying i wish they still made them because i would have re pirchased the car prob twice by now. love it!
Finally threw in the towel
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Finally threw in the towel and traded in my 2001 Toyota Solara SLE V6 on Sunday. It still ran great at 152K miles. I miss it already!
Oh please Toyota, won't you
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Oh please Toyota, won't you bring the Solara back?!? It had the name of Toyota quality, dependability of Camry, and Solara style. I bought my 2000 Solara V6 hardtop, had her for 15 years, she was a dream no problems. But decided to trade her in for 2015 Honda Accord coupe.....which is fine......but I don't have the love for it like I did Solara. Toyota, are you listening?
Convertible
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Convertible