What is the Toyota Camry Solara?
The Camry Solara was a two-door passenger car based on the Camry, offered as a coupe and convertible. It brought a fixed-roof or open-air option to Toyota’s Camry range while retaining the familiar name. The Solara was sold in North America from 1999 through 2008.
Camry Solara generations
The first generation ran from 1999 to 2003 and carries the XV20 code. The second followed from 2004 to 2008 under the XV30 code. The coupe came first, with a convertible joining during the first generation. The later generation continued with the same choice of fixed or folding roof.
Engines and fuel consumption
US EPA listings show petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.3 L. The best combined EPA fuel economy is 25 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 9.4 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan listings also cover petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.3 L, with a lowest consumption of 9.4 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian results use different procedures; European figures use WLTP or NEDC tests.
Where was the Camry Solara sold?
The Camry Solara appears in US EPA and Canadian NRCan listings from 1999 to 2008. Its coupe and convertible body styles made it a two-door branch of the Camry range during those years.
Questions and answers
Was the Camry Solara a coupe or a convertible?
It was offered in both forms: the coupe came first, and a convertible joined during the first generation.
What years was the Camry Solara sold?
The two generations ran from 1999 to 2003 and 2004 to 2008, covering 1999–2008 overall.
What engines were available?
US and Canadian listings cover petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.3 L.
What is the best combined EPA fuel economy for the Solara?
The best combined EPA figure is 25 MPG.
