New 2008 Toyota Camry Solara - Price, Photos, Reviews & Features

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The spirited 2008 Toyota Camry Solara offers the reliability and quality of a standard Camry with a shapely body style and sporting pretensions. Incorporating a sport suspension, a choice of powerful engines, and a list of impressive amenities, it’s the perfect choice to cruise the boulevard or embark on a last-minute weekend getaway.

The Camry Solara is available in coupe or convertible form with three trim levels – SE, Sport, and SLE. Standard on all coupes is a 2.4 liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder engine producing 155 horsepower and 158 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed electronically controlled sequential automatic transmission with overdrive and intelligence (ECT-i). Optional on coupes and standard on convertibles is a 3.3 liter DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 engine producing 210 horsepower and 220 lb.-ft. of torque, paired exclusively with the 5-speed automatic transmission.

In either form, the Camry Solara hosts an array of standard features, including a selection of 16” and 17” aluminum alloy wheels, remote keyless entry system with illuminated entry, cruise control, and defroster-linked CFC-free air conditioning with air filter. Optional equipment includes a multi-adjustable power driver’s seat, power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade (Coupe only), and leather-trimmed seats and door trim with integrated armrests. Available options on the SLE models include aerodynamic PES High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and a voice-activated DVD navigation system with JBL® AM/FM 4-disc in-dash CD changer with satellite radio capability, MP3/WMA playback capability, audio auxiliary jack and FM diversity reception, hands-free phone calling via Bluetooth®, and steering wheel mounted controls.

The vehicle also incorporates multiple safety features to protect occupants. 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are standard, while Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist is optional. It also incorporates dual front airbags with the Advanced Airbag System, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, and dual side curtain airbags (Coupe only). A Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System alerts the driver when tire pressure is critically low.

Turning heads wherever it goes, the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara embodies a refined, sporting nature as a classy coupe or exhilarating convertible.