Toyota Camry Solara Convertible Car of the Year

Toyota Camry Solara Convertible Car of the Year

Toyota Camry Solara Convertible


Toyota Camry Solara Convertible

2009 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible

The 2009 G6 GT Convertible is a sports car, family sedan or a sports sedan equipped with a standard 2.4 liter, I4, 164-horsepower engine.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Edition IWC

The SL63 AMG Edition IWC has a mechanical package boasting an output of 525hp (386kW) and maximum torque of 630Nm. This ensures the car accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 4.6 seconds and reaches an electronically controlled top speed of 300km/h.

Toyota Camry Solara Convertible Car of the Year

Toyota Camry Solara Convertible Car of the Year

Toyota Camry Solara Convertible


Toyota Camry Solara Convertible


Toyota Camry Solara Convertible

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Just when you thought the Camaro madness was about to die down, resourceful Chevy fans at Camaro5.com have come through again with some more sneaky handiwork.
This time the fan site has posted pictures of a completely undisguised Camaro convertible, with the top down and everything. The roofless pony car is a natural extension of the coupe, though lifting the lid has a bit of a lengthening effect, somewhat negating the standard car’s aggressive lines.With the luxury of four seats, and the advantage of being box-fresh, we don’t doubt that if the price is in line with Ford’s Mustang, Chevy will be able to sell a boatload of these ragtop Camaros.

Ford Mustang 2010 Convertible

2010 Lexus IS 250 Convertible

With BMW squarely in its sights, the drop-top version of Lexus' hot sedan drew crowds at the Paris auto show. But the early reaction we overheard at the show indicates a polarized opinion of the car's styling. There's no doubt, however, it's a technological masterpiece, with its choice of two V-6s -- 204-horsepower or 306-horsepower -- and a three-panel aluminum roof that operates in just 21 seconds. The design is similar but different to the sedan, as just the mirrors, headlamps, hood and door handles are the only components shared by the two models. Perhaps it's the extended rear overhang, designed to deal with the folding top, that turns off some observers, but we'd be happy to be seen cruising PCH in the sporty drop-top after it goes on sale late in the first quarter of 2009.

Why it Matters

The Lexus IS 250 convertible is a hardtop convertible based on the IS 250 sedan. While the Lexus IS 250 Convertible is a two-door, Lexus has no intentions of releasing a coupe version of the IS 250, only the hardtop convertible and sedan versions. The Toyota luxury brand has made a point of going after the European luxury market and looks like it is now ready to take on the likes of the BMW 3-Series Convertible and the Mercedes-Benz CLK Convertible. If the past is any indication of what the future will be like with a Lexus IS 250 Convertible in the mix, the Europeans should be worried.

What it Looks Like

What it looks like with the hardtop in place at least is a Lexus IS 250, minus two doors of course. When the hardtop is folded it will eat into the trunk and rear seat room, but it will have a rear seat, so the proportions should be about the same with longer doors making up the difference and easing access into the rear seats.

What's Under the Skin

All we really know at this point is the IS 250 will come with the Lexus 2.5-liter V-6; thanks Lexus for that easy-to-use numbering system. Speculation is that an IS 350 will follow with the obligatory 3.5-liter V-6 and Lexus enthusiasts are hoping for a V-8 powered IS-F convertible to join the fray as well

What We Think

Convertibles rock, even more so when they are retractable hardtop convertibles. With the best of top down fun and hardtop security all rolled into one package we’re sure the Lexus IS 250 convertible will be a hit and give the BMW 3-Series Convertible and the Mercedes-Benz CLK Convertible a run for their money. Although it is still likely to be a pricey proposition, it should come in at a better price making it a value as well.