R.I.P. Toyota Camry Solara?

Originally Posted by thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com

There is a death rumor floating around the Solara these days...

The Camry based coupe will be slightly revised for 2007.
With a new grille and LED tail lights among other things. And although you would think a move to the new 3.5 liter V6 would be automatic, the Solara might not even get it. (that's a weird rumor if you ask me, since Toyota is saving $1000 on each 3.5 compared to the 3.3...)
But is might not be redesigned when the regular cycle is over, the 2009 Model year.
I just drove a Solara convertible a couple of weeks ago. And I thought it was a great car. Solid, quiet and a pleasure to drive.


Toyota is trying to come up with a car that would "attract a different demographic" but still based on the Camry.
My bet is on a new 2 door hardtop convertible with a new name.

By then, even the Sebring will have a hard top, and I don't think Toyota would be far behind...

I was hoping they redesigned it a little more to make it more aggressive. And with a 3.5L V6, it would be very attractive to customers.

[foompla]

the solara is a grandpa car. im not fond of the 2nd gen to be honest.

[Fresco Bob]

This has been rumored and expected for quite some time now, id say almost a year at least.

And what wrong with grandpa cars??? j\k man, thats actually one of the things I like about my car, I hardly ever see anyone under the age of 50 driving one, yet lower it a bit and it looks totally different.

[nodrogkam]

bring back the gen 1/1.5 designs! not feeling the bulkiness of the gen 2's! no offence to anyone who owns and loves their gen 2, its just my personal feelings about it.

[SolaraTRD]

Originally Posted by nodrogkam

bring back the gen 1/1.5 designs! not feeling the bulkiness of the gen 2's! no offence to anyone who owns and loves their gen 2, its just my personal feelings about it.

I think if the Solara was a roadster, with a hardtop.. oh my gawd... just slap on Supra and make it RWD toyota, you'll be all-set

[Ruffrydasean]

I've been saying they were gonna get rid of it for awhile... This is sorta old news

[spwolf]

Solara – Minor Changes

For 2007, Solara gets an improved 4-cylinder engine and numerous
new options. New standard equipment includes LED tail
light, HID headlamp (Sport), unique 17” wheel (Sport), rear spoiler
(SE and SLE), unique spoiler (Sport), MP3 audio capability,
voice-activated Bluetooth interface with JBL audio (SLE), 6-disc
changer (SE and Sport) and curtain side airbags (Coupe only).
Desert Sand Mica paint is discontinued for 2007 and a new color,
Magnetic Gray, is added.

[Tideland Prius]

Yeah but this will be its last run... 2008 tops before a new replacement comes.

[spwolf]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

Yeah but this will be its last run... 2008 tops before a new replacement comes.

I dont get it - how can be 2008 tops when 2007 will be out? lol.
Its 3rd year facelift, meaning replacement will come 2009 MY.

Toyota aint keen on dropping names - 2 years ago, people on Rav4 forums were arguing how Rav4 will be RIP year after... now it is the best selling SUV in the world, with waiting lists around the world.

[Tideland Prius]

2008 tops? cause it came out in 2004, so 2007 is the update and 2009 is when a complete makeover is launched.

[CACressida]

I like the 1st gens. Looked pretty damn good. I agree, a 2JZ-GTE and a rear diff will make the Solara a beast. Has to be a hard top though...

[Cressida>>All]

Just put the 2GR-FE in it, and watch them fly right off the lots.

[02whiteLE]

Originally Posted by spwolf

Toyota aint keen on dropping names - 2 years ago, people on Rav4 forums were arguing how Rav4 will be RIP year after... now it is the best selling SUV in the world, with waiting lists around the world.

Did you just make that up? The best selling SUV in the world is the Ford Explorer, and it has been for quite some time. I've not seen any waiting lists for the new Rav4, either. When I bought the 4Runner last weekend, the dealership had 36 RAv4's sitting on the lot, and not a one of them was sold.

[SolaraTRD]

I'm pretty sure the sales for the Gen2 solars are better than the GEN1s in the previous days.

We'll just have to wait and see if they are willing to put out another 5 years or so with another new Solara.

[91MR2quickNA]

I don't believe Toyota will discontinue the Solara. Toyota has been trying, since the 1st gen Solara, to obliterate Chrysler's hold on the convertible market. If the Solara is killed, maybe the Camry coupe/convertible will take its place.