Next year, the 2019 Toyota Supra will take the place of the 2018 Toyota Camry on the racetrack for the first time since 2002.
Many people have begun comparing the 2019 Toyota Supra to the BMW Z4 convertible since BMW collaborated with Toyota to develop the Supra. The 2019 Toyota Supra is a vehicle with almost as much speed and ferocity as the BMW Z4 convertible. Not to add that its engine is the NASCAR 2019 Supra’s production equivalent. The exteriors of the two vehicles are similarly sporty. Due to these similarities, fans of both Toyota and BMW are wondering if the two automakers will ever collaborate to produce a convertible Toyota Supra.
Toyota has made hints that this assertion might be true, even if it hasn’t been proven. Masayuki Kai, the Toyota Supra’s associate chief engineer, had a lengthy press interview about the upcoming Toyota Supra following the vehicle’s initial test drive. If you’re a dedicated admirer of Toyota vehicles, we suggest reading this article in its entirety.
Kai responded that it was not currently on the schedule when asked if they would create a convertible Toyota Supra coupe. But he did add that it hasn’t been completely disregarded and that “It is up to BMW to decide whether to produce a coupe. There are no limitations, so we can build an open-roof [Toyota] Supra if we so like. But no one is looking into this right now. Never rule anything out; anything is possible.”
Why did Toyota discontinue its convertible line?
The Camry Solara Coupe and Convertible were no longer manufactured last year, but you may still purchase the convertible model even though hard-top sales have already ended, a Toyota representative has warned. Toyota’s Camry Solara Convertible, which was last manufactured in December 2008, won’t be resuming production due to subpar sales in the midsize convertible market.
However, Toyota has enough stock on hand to endure for at least the following two years, so the vehicle will continue to be offered in dealerships. The Camry Solara Convertible will no longer be produced as there are no plans to replace it, leaving the new Lexus IS C as the company’s most cheap convertible model.
Rick Hesterberg, a spokesman for Toyota’s American manufacturing division, said that there were no intentions to resume Camry Solara convertible production. “I believe there was some expectation that the market would finally recognize a demand during the spring and summer, he added. “Although we preserved the tooling, nothing ever materialized from our waiting.
The Pontiac G6 and Solstice convertibles, the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the Honda S2000, and the Camry Solara Convertible are just a few recent examples of convertible models that have been discontinued or are about to be discontinued. The Chrysler Sebring, Ford Mustang, and Volkswagen Eos convertibles are still available to buyers who want a midsize convertible, though even some of these models may be phased out in the near future.
Increased manufacturing of the Venza crossover will take the place of the Camry Solara Convertible at Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky facility.
What does a brand-new Toyota convertible cost?
- New furniture, a digital display, and a multimedia system are part of the updated interior.
- Free membership for a year with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA)