2008 Toyota Solara: Overview
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- MSRP: $20,180 -$30,710
- Invoice: $18,160 -$27,639
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Pros
- Acceleration (V6)
- Quietness
Cons
- Navigation-system controls
- Rear-seat entry/exit
Vehicle Highlights
The 2008 Toyota Solara is unchanged. These coupes and convertibles are spinoffs of Toyota's 2002-2006 Camry sedan design. Both Solara body styles come in SE, Sport, and SLE trims. Convertibles have a power soft top. Coupes are available with a 155-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine or a 210-hp 3.3-liter V6. Convertibles come only with the V6. Four-cylinder Solaras are available with manual or automatic transmission. V6 versions come only with the automatic. Sport versions have specific exterior trim and Sport coupes get firmer suspension tuning. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags (coupe only).
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Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | SE 4-cylinder coupe, automatic Rating | Midsize Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 4 | 5.6 |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | 5.5 |
| Ride Quality | 7 | 6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | 6 |
| Quietness | 7 | 6.1 |
| Controls | 6 | 6.3 |
| Details | 6 | 5.5 |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 7 | 6.7 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 4 | 5.1 |
| Cargo Room | 3 | 4.1 |
| Value within Class | 4 | 6.2 |
| Total Score: | 59 | 63.1 |
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