| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Camry Solara |
| Style | SLE V6 2dr Coupe (3.3L 6cyl 5A) |
| Base MSRP | $25,995 |
| As-tested MSRP | $27,944 |
| Drive type | FWD |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3.3 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 225 @ 5,600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 240 @ 3,600 |
| Transmission type | 4-speed automatic |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent dual-link struts, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Power-assist rack-and-pinion |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Turanza EL42 |
| Tire size, front | P215/55R17 |
| Tire size, rear | P215/55R17 |
| Brakes, front | ventilated front disc / solid rear disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.6 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.0 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.8 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.55 @ 90.52 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31.27 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 122.69 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 60.9 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 35.4 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | Not tested |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | Not tested |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | Not tested |
| Acceleration comments | The Solara's engine features all the standard broad power band and refined operation we've come to expect from Toyota. Redline is listed at 5,900 rpm and, when left in drive, that's where upshifts come during full-throttle runs. We turned off the traction control and cut the acceleration times by a few tenths as the torque V6 slightly spun its tires off the line. Then we put it in sport mode, upshifted the tranny at 6,000 (avoiding the 6,100 rpm rev limiter) and got a few more tenths. In the end we'd cut our quarter mile times from 16.15 to 15.55 seconds by shutting down the electronic nanny and manually shifting the transmission. |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | While there was noticeable ABS noise and vibration thourgh the pedal, the Solara stopped straight and confidently. Total distances jumped from 122.69 to 126.85 over the course of three stops, so some fade was occurring. Still, for a coupe that is more personal luxury than performance oriented, these are solid numbers. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | As is the case with all modern Toyotas, the 2004 Solara comes equippped with a very enthusiastic traction and stability control system. You can officially turn the traction control system off, but the stabililty system continues monitoring vehicle dynamics, and intrudes when it feels things are getting out of hand. The system apparently felt our slalom test was too risky because it repeatedly cut throttle during the process. We eventually found that entering the slalom at a relatively slow speed, and then gradually applying throttle as we went through it, worked better than going in hot and scrubbing off excess speed thorugh the first few cones (a technique that works perfectly on many cars). Body roll is substantial but not excessive, and the entire vheicle feels confident, if not particularly sporty. A less intrusive stability control system would have undoubtedly allowed for faster times. — Karl Brauer |
| Elevation (ft.) | Not tested |
| Temperature (°F) | Not tested |
| Wind (mph, direction) | Not tested |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | Auto 20/32 Manual / |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 18 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.5 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3439 |
| Length (in.) | 192.6 |
| Width (in.) | 71.5 |
| Height (in.) | 56.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 107.2 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.1 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.1 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 36.9 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 13.8 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 14 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years / unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | Not Available |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 3 |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| Head airbags | Optional |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Not Available |
| Traction control | Optional |
| Stability control | Optional |
| Rollover protection | Not Available |
| Emergency assistance system | Not Available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Excellent |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Excellent |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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