Toyota Camry Solara

Name: 2003 Toyota Camry Solara
Brand: Toyota

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Introduced in 1999, the Camry Solara is a coupe or convertible version of the Camry sedan. There are two engine choices, a 3.0-liter, 200-hp V6 or a base 2.2-liter,135-hp Four. It nicely balances performance and refinement. Although the Solara is no sports car, it handles nimbly. It has a strong, smooth engine, a comfortable and very quiet ride, and a fairly hospitable rear seat.

2003 Convertibles Reliability

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2003 4-seat Convertibles Ratings

2003 Toyota Camry Solara

$3,175 - $4,550

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2003 Audi TT

$4,475 - $6,725

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2003 Ford Mustang

$3,600 - $13,450

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2003 Lexus SC

$ NA

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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$4,400 - $6,025

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2003 Volvo C70

$3,250 - $3,400

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

Front

Warranty

Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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convertible

coupe

5-speed Manual
4-speed Automatic

2.4-liter 4 (155 hp)
3-liter V6 (198 hp)

Model History

2004-

Current Generation

Available in coupe and convertible versions, the Camry Solara is a sportier, two-door version of the Camry sedan. While the ride is comfortable and well controlled, it's noticeably tauter than that of the four-door. Handling is also more nimble, though it falls short of feeling sporty. Over the years, engine choices included adequate four-cylinders and a smooth, strong V6. The Solara's cabin is well-appointed and serenely quiet, and the front seats are comfortable and supportive. The rear seat is suitable for two average-sized adults. Our tested convertible suffered from some body shake, but the top is well insulated. Rearward visibility, however, was horrible.

1999-2003

1999 Redesign Year

Available in coupe and convertible versions, the Camry Solara is a sportier, two-door version of the Camry sedan. While the Solara's ride is comfortable and well controlled, it's noticeably tauter than that of the four-door. The Solara's handling is also more nimble, though it falls short of sports-car territory. Engine choices include a 2.2-liter four-cylinder and a smooth, strong 3.0-liter V6. The Solara's cabin is well appointed and serenely quiet, and the front seats are comfortable and supportive. The rear seat suitable for two average-sized adults.