Automakers often tweak a model from one year to the next. There are times when changes are needed, and there are times when a good offering is just right without any alterations. Toyota Solara falls in the latter category. With no changes made from the 2000 to the 2001 model year, the sporty coupe remains an attractive choice for drivers who desire fun from their mode of transport. Solara, which shares many features of the popular Camry, includes such standard fare as power windows/door locks/mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, fog lamps, front/rear cupholders, and 4-way adjustable front headrests.

The unibody Solara is powered by either a 2.2-liter 133 horsepower 4-cylinder or a 3.0-liter 200 horsepower V6 engine mated to either a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Solara’s standard 15-inch wheels (16-inch on SLE version) receive inputs from power assist rack-and-pinion steering. When equipped with automatic transmission paired to a 4-cylinder engine, the 2-door earns mileage counts of 23 city/32 highway and has a suggested base price of $19,765. Solara is also sold in a convertible.
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