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2009 Pontiac Solstice
Date Published: 11/13/08

2009 Pontiac Solstice
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MSRP:
$23,250 - 28,460

Invoice:
$21,971 - 26,895

Class:
Sporty/performance Car
2009 Pontiac Solstice
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base conv., manual Rating (See All
Ratings)
Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.8
Fuel Economy 6 4.9
Ride Quality 5 4.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 9 8
Quietness 2 3.3
Controls 3 5.5
Details 1 4.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 1.5
Cargo Room 1 2.8
Value within Class 5 5.7
Total Score: 43 53.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2009 Pontiac Solstice Review
The 2009 Pontiac Solstice coupe is a new addition to this sporty car's lineup. Solstice is a rear-wheel drive, two-passenger 2-door that lends its basic design to the Saturn Sky. Solstice comes as a convertible with a manual-folding soft top and heated glass rear window. Due later in the model year is a hardtop coupe with removable roof panel. Both body styles come in Base and high-performance GXP trims. Base versions have a 173-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. GXPs have a turbocharged 260-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Both are available with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, and an antiskid system. Side airbags are not offered. A wireless cell phone link is newly available.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The Sporty/Performance Car class consists of two-seat roadsters, 4-cylinder hatchbacks, and V8 muscle cars. Regardless of configuration, all have an emphasis on affordable performance.

Our Best Buys include the Mazda MX-5, Mini Cooper, and Scion tC. Our Recommended picks are the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Volkswagen GTI. New this year is a coupe version of the Pontiac Solstice, and the Nissan 350Z is scheduled for a makeover.
News
Solstice originated with a pair of concept designs. The convertible made it to showrooms first. The companion coupe belatedly bows for 2008. Like the roadster, it will almost surely be offered in base and high-power GXP versions, but each could cost a bit less. Sources say a V6 is not in the cards for Pontiac's sports car, but predict a revamp of some sort for model-year 2011.
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