2006 Toyota Solara: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

These coupes and convertibles are spinoffs of Toyota's 2002-2006 Camry sedan design. Solara coupes come in SE, SE Sport, and luxury SLE trim. Convertibles come in SE and SLE form and have a power fabric top with heated glass rear window. Coupes come with a 157-hp 4-cyl engine or a 225-hp V6. Convertibles get the V6. Four-cyl models offer a 5-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic. The automatic is standard for V6s. SE Sports feature unique lower-body styling and a performance-tuned suspension. SE Sports, SLE V6 coupes, and both convertibles have 17-inch wheels; SE and SLE 4-cyl coupes have 16s. All Solaras come with antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. An antiskid system is optional on SLE V6 models. Front side airbags are standard. Options include curtain side airbags for coupes and a navigation system.

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