Toyota Camry Solara Review

2008 Toyota Camry Solara Price Range: $20,180 - $30,710

Utility
The average midsize convertible's bigger trunk will accommodate more big objects than the Toyota Camry Solara. Neither the Toyota Camry Solara nor the average midsize convertible has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota Camry Solara packs quite a punch and will knock the typical midsize convertible down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Toyota Camry Solara is slightly more ponderous than the average midsize convertible. The average midsize convertible's tank is approximately the same size as the Toyota Camry Solara's, though the Toyota Camry Solara's is a bit bigger. The average midsize convertible and the Toyota Camry Solara compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the typical midsize convertible than with the Toyota Camry Solara, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Toyota Camry Solara to the dealership as the average midsize convertible. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the average midsize convertible and the average midsize convertible perform approximately comparably regarding gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the Toyota Camry Solara costs considerably more than the typical midsize convertible.

Handling
The Camry Solara and the average midsize convertible have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the average midsize convertible and the Toyota Camry Solara very likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical midsize convertible's engine is substantially smaller than the Camry Solara's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The average midsize convertible could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota Camry Solara in terms of pickup. The Toyota Camry Solara packs quite a wallop compared to the typical midsize convertible as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average midsize convertible offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Camry Solara, there really isn't much of a difference. The typical midsize convertible offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Camry Solara does.

Overview
Although the basic after-sale protection that comes with the Camry Solara is somewhat longer than the typical midsize convertible's, the difference isn't too marked.

Other
The Toyota Camry Solara produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the average midsize convertible.