2006 Toyota Solara Convertible Road Test
The Toyota Solara is a 2-door coupe or convertible based on Toyota's much desired Camry sedan. It utilizes the same honey-smooth drivetrain and supple suspension as Toyota's midsize best seller, which is a tremendously strong departure point for the lengthier midsize soft-top. Yep, it came as a surprise to me as well but the 2-door Solara is 84 mm (3.3 in) longer than the roomy 4-door Camry - go figure. The subtle elongation translates into a convertible that truly can seat two adults in the rear without requiring them to pretzelize their limbs or get to know each other intimately. However, roof-up rear seat entry requires fairly fluid mobility, which can be especially challenging for those big, tall or otherwise significantly sized.
