It’s easy to blast off in the Solstice right from the show room floor. The Pontiac Solstice meshes together raw power, plenty of niceties, and breath-taking styles causing people to stare. Not since the rememberable 1959 Bonneville, has Pontiac release such a great split-grill car. This car rivals the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, yet carries only half of the price tag.
For selections the Solstice has two options: the base package and the GXP. The basic package includes a 173 horse power, 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that pleasantly conserves the gas. The deluxe GPX upgrade amps the engine into a 260 horse power turbocharged engine into a 2.0 liter, four cylinder engine. With either engine, it will be pair with a five speed automatic or manual transmission. The basic model includes electronic traction and stability control, limited slip rear differential, four anti-lock disc brakes, impressive 18 inch alloy wheels, and satellite radio. The GXP package takes all of this and adds stunning dual exhaust tips, a tuned-up transmission, a gripping leather shift know and steering wheel, and plush carpeted floor mats.
The Solstice certainly provides much to smile at, compromised by some minor issues. The steering can be sloppy. The Solstice can be a fat hog of a car at over 3000 pounds. Also, coming out of corners, the Solstice tends to hang on. Starting from zero, the take-off is certainly not overwhelming. This car wouldn’t make a passing grade in ergonomics, with components illogically positioned and plastic components littering the interior. Trunk space is smaller than your closet.
While the Solstice has some minor bummers, the best feature of the Solstice is its body lines. Pontiac hasn’t styled a great car for decades; in the Solstice, they get it right. The duel-hump body work of the Solstice provide a wonderfully futuristic look. Folks will not be bashful; they will approach you and ask about your sleek car. The overwhelming positives surely negate the minor drawbacks. Those looking for top-down driving excitement will certainly be pleased with this choice.
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When the author isn’t driving her Pontiac Solstice, she’s a fan of best psychics, the Seattle HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.