Is the Pontiac Solstice a good car to buy?
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. Although Solstice conveys a minimalist image, it is nonetheless well-equipped with the type of comfort and convenience items appreciated by enthusiastic drivers.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.