The Convertible is here...

[SuperCharged]

Toyota developed the second-generation Camry Solara Convertible, as well as its coupe counterpart, in a speedy 19 months. Unlike the first-generation convertible, which was an afterthought that required chopping the top off the coupe and retro-fitting it with a soft-top, the new car features a dedicated convertible body that needed zero chopping and retro-fitting. With a reinforced body for better torsional rigidity, the new drop-top comes with a power-operated, fully lined top with a glass window. On sale this March, the Solara Convertible will be available in SE and SEL trims, both of which are powered by a 3.3-liter, 225-horsepower V-6 mated to a five-speed automatic with manual mode. A rear spoiler and 17-inch wheels will be standard. Toyota promises that the new convertible—which will be assembled at Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky, plant—will be a better value than its predecessor, so expect pricing to start around the current V-6 car’s tag of $28,560.

[Jackass-Jeff]

not bad at all

too bad it's not a hardtop

[fotodad]

I like, I like!

But I agree, I wish it were a hardtop.

[SuperCharged]

Adding a hardtop isn't a feasible alternative IMO. At that point the price would probably be in the high $30s and it would definitely intrude on SC430 sales. Given the car was a hardtop, basically the only thing the Solara lacks is the V-8 and RWD (which many consumers don't care about). Also think about how much a hardtop would affect the weight of the car.

-Michael-

[Mole]

nice way to rain on someone's parade. haha...

the solaras are already heavy. i doubt a few more hundred lbs would matter anyway.

[richcali1@email.com]

Supercharged this is Solara1 from the Car and Driver board and I have to admit great pics on the new Solara Convertible. I didn't know you were a member of Solaraguy!

If you want we are trying to plan a Solara meet in Atlanta sometime just email me.

[Shoe]

the red with the tan interior looks scrumptious, the tan top looks good with the red as well, do convertables usually have a choice of top color options?

funny how the red differs from pic to pic eh?

the convertable makes it look looooooooonger and a lil narrower but im not complaining just noticing.

good stuff

now just get rid of the great canadian winter and ill buy 1

shoe

[TW85]

I do not like convertibles but I have to say that is one sharp looking car. I think it is more stylish than the SC 430.

[Buckeyegirl]

More pics in Automotive News.

http://www.autonews.com/page.cms?pageId=373

[Pakin]

It doesn't look bad, however it always looks like it's missing something. I guess I need the image to grow on me.

-paK +1

[badjura]

I'd say his car looks much better in the drop top version

[fotodad]

From the Chicago Auto Show:

http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow/ar ... ion=photos

[pantyninja]

I just wish the top fit flush with the rear deck, otherwise quite nice

[fotodad]

I just wish the top fit flush with the rear deck, otherwise quite nice

Good point. I agree.

[slingshot]

It isn't looking like it is flush because what you're seeing is not the convertible top but a cover on top of it. If that cover was off, it would be flatter but would show the folded up top inside the trunk. That smooth cover hides it but has to manually be put on which is a pain. Some convertible cars like the BMW's don't require you to do this but cost more.