The Toyota Camry Solara , known as Toyota Solara , is a midsize/convertible coupe built by Toyota. Camry Solara is mechanically based on the Toyota Camry and effectively replaces the discontinued Camry Coupe (XV10); However, in contrast to the conservative design of its predecessor, the Camry Solara is designed with greater emphasis on sportiness, with more stout styling, and improved suspension as well as engine tuning aimed at giving a sporty impression. The Coupe was launched in late 1998 as a 1999 model. In 2000, convertibles were introduced, effectively replacing the Celica convertible in Toyota's North American ranks.
Second generation Camry Solara debuted in 2003 for the 2004 model year, initially offered as a coupe; a second-generation convertible was introduced in spring 2004 as a model in 2005. Production of the coupe expired in mid-2008 due to missed sales. Despite the official declaration that the convertible may be sold until 2010 if demand is sufficient, production is discontinued in December 2008 and never resumed.
All Camry Solara models show only the "Solara" part of the name on the exterior emblem, and the "Camry" part of this name is rarely used when referring to the car in general.
Video Toyota Camry Solara
Generasi pertama (XV20; 1998-2003)
Made to attract the attention of more sport-minded drivers than those who prefer the Camry Camry sedan, Camry Solara aspires to combine sporty looks and style with wide practicality. Prior to the production of the Camry Solara, the 2-door version of the Toyota Camry was only known as the Camry Coupe. It was added to the third generation Camry ranks in 1993 for the 1994 model to compete with the Honda Accord and other cars in its class. However, since it was never nearly as popular as the Camry 4-door sedan, the Camry Coupe was dropped in 1996 when the sedan was redesigned for the 1997 model. Different successors went into development in the mid-1990s, resulting in winning design entries in 1995 from Warren J. Crain from Calty Design and Research. After design approval, production development took place from 1995 to the first half of 1998. The patent was filed in the Japanese Patent Office on January 18, 1996 under 1020408 and November 14, 1996 at the USPTO Patent Office under D407350.
The first generation Camry Solara went on sale in the third quarter of 1998 as a 1999 model to replace the Camry Coupe. It was based on the previous generation Toyota Camry mechanical platform and built at TMMC facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. This model features a 4-cylinder engine 5S-FE 2.2Ã, L with 135 HP net (101 kW), and 147 lb torque? Ft (199Ã, N? M) at 4400 rpm, and a 1MZ-FE 3.0 L V6 engine with 200 HP net at 5,200 rpm (149 kW), and 214Ã, lb? Ft (290Ã, N? M) torque at 4,400 rpm with 0 to 60 mph 7.1 seconds, both of which are identical engines with the 4th generation Camry, but are slightly altered to have a small force (2 hp and 6 hp (4 kW ), each).
- 2.2L 5S-FE engine with 135 hp (101 kW), and torque of 147lb (199Ã, N? m) at 4400 rpm (SXV20)
- 3.0L engine 1MZ-FE V6 with 200 hp at 5,200 rpm (149 kW), and 214Ã, lb? ft (290Ã, N? m) torque at 4,400 rpm with 0 to 60 mph 7.1 seconds (MCV20)
The Toyota Camry Solara is also the first vehicle in Toyota's lineup, following their 1997 partnership agreement to showcase the premium JBL stereo options, which all come with a single-slot CD player and a cassette deck. The SE models come standard with 15-inch steel wheels and hubcaps, upgraded to 15-inch alloy wheels. The Sports package also adds retuned suspension, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, eight-way adjustable leather seats, upgraded to 16-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel back, slight trim changes and rear lip spoiler.
In 2000, SE and SLE convertibles were added to the lineup; these cars were built as semi-finished coupes, shipped to the American Sunroof Company facility (ASC) where the roofs were moved and convertible tops were installed, and then sent back to Toyota for final painting and assembly. Claiming that the basic structure of the car is designed for this treatment, Toyota does not make suspension or structural changes from the coupe. Also in 2000, all JBL head units were upgraded to an in-dash 6-disc CD changer with a cassette deck.
Minor model updates (2001-2003)
Camry Solara was facelifted in September 2001 for the 2002 model, accepting changes to the grille pattern, backlight, headlamps that now feature a 4-ball system instead of 2, chrome logos on the steering wheel (not embossed patterns), and more fog lamps small. The trunk can now be opened by the remote and the wood trim is replaced from Oxford Burlwood to Mustard Wood. New packages and options are also offered and include heated leather seats, Appearance Packs featuring 3-bar steering, leather-shaped knobs, black pearl symbols, and different center caps on wheels.
Mechanically, the 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine was replaced with the same 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine offered on the redesigned 2002 Camry, 2AZ-FE. The new engine is chosen because it shows the same mileage as the previous machine, except it offers more power and additional VVT-i, a technology that improves performance and reduces emissions. The new engine features 157 hp (117 kW) net at 5,600 rpm, and 162Ã, lb? Ft (220Ã, N? M) torque at 4,000 rpm, up 22Ã, hp (16 kW) from the previous model. Second generation (2003-2008) Second generation >
The second generation Camry Solara was completely redesigned (design approval in 2001; patent number JPO 1218292) and was introduced to the public in August 2003 for the 2004 model year and featured a curvier body, with the option of adding XM radios and/or navigation systems. Based on the 2002 Camry sedan platform, the Gen 2 body is heavier than Gen 1.5. The 4-cylinder is the rest of the first-generation engines, and the larger engine available is the new 3.3 L V6 at 225 hp net at 5,600 rpm (168 kW) and 240 lb ft (325Ã,® M) torque at 3,600 rpm with 0-60 mph 6.9 seconds, with a quarter mile 15.50 seconds at 93.50 mph (150.47 km/h). With a four-cylinder engine you can choose a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic, while the V6 is matched with only a five-speed automatic transmission equipped with sequential automation, also known as Multi-Mode Transmission (MMT). Both engines now feature Toyota VVT-i technology.
Solara moved to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky for the second generation model. Production began in July 2003 for the coupe and February 2004 for the convertible. Convertibility is offered with only 3.3 liter V-6 coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Rather than being adapted from coupes like first-generation cars - criticized for poor structural rigidity - Toyota claims that second-generation convertibles are specifically designed and built that way, with a rigid body structure for lower levels. noise and vibration.
At the end of 2005 for the 2006 model year, a four-speed automatic was dropped at Solara which supports a five-speed MMT automatic transmission.
In June 2006 Solara, which was restarted in 2007 went on sale. At SE, the LED rear taillights have been added, the spoiler is now standard on all trim lines, with the backlight moving to the bumper. The back of "SOLARA" badging is now printed in bold letters as opposed to the previous cursive print. SE Sport becomes available with its own unique spoiler; noticeable changes on the front end are smaller fog lights, new badges, a set of headlights and a slightly redesigned grille. The interior changes include the Optitron gauge, the blue backlight throughout the car controls, the new steering wheel design somewhat similar to the revised Camry SE steering wheel, revision shifter, CD MP3 and WMA playback capabilities, external audio devices (eg iPod, Zen, cassette) additional port connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and voice-activated navigation on the SLE V6 model.
Despite it getting a slightly updated appearance, it still retains both engines. Due to the new SAE-Certified testing method, the 4-cylinder model is rated at 155 hp (116 kW) with 158 lb of torque? Ft (214Ã, N? M), and V6 have power 210Ã, hp (157Ã, kW) and 220 l ft (298 N m) of torque, but the output and performance are still the same without mechanical changes.
When the Camry sedan entered the seventh generation, there was no plan to update the Camry Solara to that platform. Without major renewal in the works, the leave of Solara is less energetic compared to the new iteration of the sedan. Solara sold below expectations, as it inherited the unhappy handling of its Camry parent. Despite the structural redesign, the convertible is still being criticized for its gentle handling that does not feel sporty, and for significant body shake. Solara coupe discontinued after the 2008 model year, although it is rumored that it will be revived in 2010 though on different platforms. Solara convertible, which accounts for the majority of sales, continues to be produced.
Despite claims that the convertible may be sold until at least 2010, production was quietly discontinued in December 2008, with continued sales of inventory to gauge demand. In June 2009, Toyota announced that sales had not met expectations, and that production would not proceed.
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Use of model name
The name Solara was previously used on motor vehicles by Peugeot, with their Talbot Solara, a notchback variant of the Chrysler Alpine hatchback developed by Chrysler Europe prior to their takeover by Peugeot in 1978. The right to use the Solara Name on a motor vehicle in Europe stay with Peugeot. From time to time, such names from the past appear in limited edition models. Mitsubishi Australia also uses this name in the mid-spec version of the Mitsubishi Magna sedan and station wagon.
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