2006 Toyota Camry Solara 45

A second-generation Camry Solara coupe debuted as a 2004 model and featured a fresh look and more power from the available V-6. All engineering and design work was done in the U.S., and the Solara is manufactured in Kentucky. A convertible was added to the lineup later., , Solara coupes come in SE, SE Sport and SLE trim levels. Each version features a separate interior surface treatment. Convertibles come only with a 3.3-liter V-6 and a five-speed-automatic transmission, but a four-cylinder is offered in the coupe as an alternative to the V-6., , For the 2006 model year, a five-speed-automatic transmission can be installed in four-cylinder models. SE and SE Sport editions gain power lumbar support for the driver's seat., , Exterior, , Designers of the second-generation model mixed convex and concave surfaces that flow through the length of the car. A pronounced "V" shape starts at the grille and separates elongated headlights. Fog lamps impart a wider, more aggressive look., , Rounded rear corners blend into an integrated bumper. Styling themes include an upswept belt line below the triangular rear quarter windows. Riding a 107.1-inch wheelbase, the Solara stretches to 192.5 inches long overall and stands 56.1 inches tall., , All Solaras have all-disc brakes. The SE Sport includes a sport-tuned suspension with stiffer springs, a six-piece body kit, 17-inch alloy wheels and aluminum-trimmed pedals., , Interior, , Up to five people fit inside the Solara coupe, but the convertible holds four. The instrument panel has a center-mounted multifunction display. Trunk space totals 13.8 cubic feet in the coupe and 12 cubic feet in the convertible., , Each Solara model has a separate interior surface treatment. The SLE features woodgrain trim, while the SE has silver-metallic trim. Black graphite-looking trim highlights the SE Sport. XM Satellite Radio and a DVD-based navigation system with a 6.5-inch viewing screen are optional., , With its top up, the convertible offers an additional 2 inches of rear headroom compared with the coupe. Convertibles have a magnetic front seat-belt guide to ease access into the rear seat., , Under the Hood, , Solara coupes can be equipped with either a 157-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a 3.3-liter V-6 that produces 225 hp and 240 pounds-feet of torque. A five-speed-automatic transmission teams with the V-6, and four-cylinder models can be equipped with the five-speed automatic or a five-speed-manual gearbox., , Safety, , Antilock brakes and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard. Side curtain-type airbags are optional in coupes. Toyota's Vehicle Stability Control electronic stability system is optional for SLE V6 models., , Driving Impressions, , In its first generation, the Solara coupe and convertible delivered an enjoyable road experience, coupled with ample performance and satisfactory handling talents. As expected, performance gets a boost with the extra output from Toyota's V-6.