When did the Pontiac Solstice go on sale?
General Motors insists that the predicted entry price of about $20,000 will be met when this sexy roadster goes on sale in the fall of 2004. We cannot imagine that at that price, with these looks, and commendable performance to back the bodywork up, that the 2006 Pontiac Solstice won’t be a home run for General Motors.
Where is the instrument panel on a Pontiac Solstice?
The Solstice’s convertible top folds flat behind a clamshell cover on the rear deck, completely hidden from view when the sun is shining into the driver-oriented cockpit. Designed to envelop the driver, the instrument panel features simplicity and quality – a departure for Pontiac.
What’s the top speed of a Pontiac Solstice?
Top Speed: 120 mph. Price: 19915$ Price: Entry. body style: convertible. Features}0} On paper, Pontiac Solstice has the goods to take on today’s Miata.
What does OnStar do on a Pontiac Solstice?
The OnStar service standard on the 2006 Solstice includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to the participating 911 centers to help them dispatch the appropriate live-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.
What to know about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice?
Aside from a multisource optional stereo, cabin tech ends with the (optional) power windows. The Bottom Line The 2006 Pontiac Solstice is a car for teenage girls with a love of cosmetics or midlife-crisis guys happy to get a budget boy-racer image without the performance to back it up. Those wanting a real roadster experience should look elsewhere.
What’s the gear ratio on a Pontiac Solstice?
According to Pontiac, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice’s gear ratios “provide just the right revolutions-per-minute dip between shifts during maneuvers, allowing for quick acceleration.” This is patent nonsense in our experience.
When was the last time I serviced my Pontiac Solstice?
Last serviced in Simi Valley, CA on 01/06/20 • Vehicle serviced • Maintenance inspection completed • Oil and filter changed • Fluids checked. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX.
What kind of sound system does the Pontiac Solstice have?
In the cabin, Pontiac’s premium seven-speaker Monsoon sound system (a $495 option) delivers a solid bass line via a subwoofer behind the passenger but little refinement at higher ranges, which is where you will need to keep it if driving on the highway, as the Solstice turned out to be one of the noisiest cars we’ve driven.
Pontiac’s answer to the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Solstice went on sale for 2006 and was followed up by a turbocharged GXP version last year.
What are the dimensions of a 2008 Pontiac Solstice?
Featuring a space frame structure and a 95.1-inch wheelbase, the Solstice is 157.2 inches long overall, 71.6 inches wide and 50.2 inches tall. Its track width is 60.5 inches in front and 61.2 inches at the rear. For 2008, a tire pressure monitoring system is standard equipment.
What kind of paint does the Pontiac Solstice have?
New paint choices for 2008 include gray and orange metallics. The soft-top comes in black or tan. For 2008 it includes an “acoustic headliner,” which is intended to decrease cabin noise. The Solstice seats two. The wraparound instrument panel bears deeply recessed round gauges with red numerals.
Are there side impact airbags in the Pontiac Solstice?
The Solstice doesn’t have side-impact airbags, and the car has not been crash tested by our preferred source, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Snug inside, the Solstice has ample headroom when the top is up but very limited elbow space. Entry and exit aren’t easy.
Pontiac’s answer to the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Solstice went on sale for 2006 and was followed up by a turbocharged GXP version last year.
Which is better Pontiac Solstice or Pontiac GXP?
With the automatic, the GXP is still 1 mpg more frugal, at 25 mpg. The four-wheel-independent suspension has forged-aluminum control arms and monotube shock absorbers. Base and GXP models have front and rear stabilizer bars, but the GXP’s are larger and give a firmer ride.
What kind of detailing does a Pontiac Solstice have?
GXP detailing includes aluminum sill plates, embroidered floor mats and a leather steering wheel. Leather upholstery is optional on either model. The Solstice comes with a CD stereo with XM Satellite Radio.
What kind of stereo does a Pontiac Solstice have?
The Solstice comes with a CD stereo with XM Satellite Radio. Steering-wheel stereo controls, cruise control, fog lamps and power mirrors, windows and locks with remote keyless entry are all standard on the GXP and optional on the base Solstice.
With the automatic, the GXP is still 1 mpg more frugal, at 25 mpg. The four-wheel-independent suspension has forged-aluminum control arms and monotube shock absorbers. Base and GXP models have front and rear stabilizer bars, but the GXP’s are larger and give a firmer ride.