2008 Toyota Camry Solara
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Toyota Camry Solara - What the Auto Press Says
The 2008 Camry Solara delivers a smooth, comfortable, predictable ride, paired with spacious front and rear seating, and a massive trunk for the class. But its power and handling can't match the sports performance of some others in its class.
Overall, the Toyota Camry Solara has good performance, styling and dependability. Automotive.com says it's "the perfect way to hold on to all the brand's virtues while providing a little escapism (and looking good, too)." The Solara's driving experience is smooth, plush and even luxurious. Most refer to it as a great road car with beautiful, sleek exterior lines. The interior is widely praised for being spacious and well-executed, while the trunk is one of the largest in its class. The 2008 Toyota Camry Solara is available in three trim levels and two body-styles -- each priced accordingly. For 2008, the Camry Solara and the Camry Solara Convertible carry over virtually unchanged.
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- "Comfortable, sensible, and practical, it has all the earmarks of an excellent coupe." -- Automobile.com
- "Other than a dislike of fake wood trim, and a feeling that the Camry just misses on pizzazz, there is not much to put you off buying a new Camry Solara Coupe." -- The Auto Channel
- "The Solara coupe is supposedly the sporty version of the Camry but has always ended up as merely a slightly more stylish variant. Now that the Solara is based on the last-generation Camry, it lags even further in performance, as it is down on horsepower compared with the new sedan." -- Car and Driver
Camry-Solara Performance - 7.6 (Good)
Despite being marketed as more of a sports car than it really is, the Camry Solara's smooth handling, combined with a receptive suspension system and a quiet, dependable powertrain, still impress. Read More
Camry-Solara Exterior - NA
Most are pleased the Camry Solara looks a lot more expensive than it really is. Automobile.com specifically mentions the taillights, saying they "give the car a very upscale look at night. Given even Toyota's own luxury brand … has yet to adopt LED taillights across their line, to find them on the back of every Solara is downright impressive." Read More
Camry-Solara Interior - 8.3 (Very Good)
Despite a slightly cramped back seat, the Camry Solara's interior cabin is comfortable, luxurious and altogether spacious. Read More
Camry-Solara Safety - 7.8 (Good)
Overall, auto writers seem more than satisfied with the level of safety maintained by the Camry Solara. Furthermore, the 2008 model does well in government crash tests. Read More
Camry-Solara Reliability - 7.0 (Good)
The 2008 Toyota Camry Solara reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Toyota's competitive vehicle warranty provides basic coverage for three years or 36,000 miles. Read More
