Every year, especially when it comes to the Toyota brand, the SEMA show offers us to fresh and intriguing takes on the cars we already know and love. The carmaker enjoys showcasing what is possible with its vehicles, and this yeardespite the event taking on a special spin as a result of global eventsthey showed us something genuinely exceptional, something we didn’t even know we needed. Toyota debuted the GR Supra Sport Top, a convertible variant of the renowned Supra sports vehicle, at the 2020 SEMA Show.
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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)
Is the Toyota 86 a convertible vehicle?
The roof was digitally removed to create the open-top GR 86, but Toyota would need to make a number of other changes to the vehicle if it wanted to produce a convertible model, including strengthening the chassis to make up for the loss in stiffness.
While it is unlikely that Toyota will sell a GR 86 Convertible, it is possible. Even though an open-top would be nice, the fact that Toyota still has faith in compact sports cars is plenty for us given the rapidly declining demand for such vehicles.
Is the convertible Toyota Solara a reliable vehicle?
The Solara is typically thought of as a dependable car. According to the New York Times, “this Toyota is unlikely to send you to the service department very often because it shares many parts with the nation’s best-selling sedan, the Camry.”