Pros:
- Visually it's a work of art
- Looks totally different than its mechanical twin, the Saturn Sky
- Turbocharged engine is absolutely brilliant
Cons:
- Cargo space is a joke
- Scary steering
- A real handful to drive fast
Sun-worshippers who don't need to haul anything larger than a backpack
Who should not buy the Pontiac Solstice:
Anyone who values practicality and/or driver involvement over styling
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 2
- Trim levels: Base, GXP
- Price range (including options): $22,115 - $32,514
- Base engine: 2.4 liter inline 4, 177 hp @ 6600 RPM, 166 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
- Optional engine: 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4, 260 hp @ 5300 RPM, 260 lb-ft @ 2500 - 5200 RPM
- Premium fuel required? Recommended, but not required
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 20 MPG city/28 MPG highway (2.4 manual), 22/26 (2.4 automatic), 22/31 (2.0 turbo manual), 21/29 (2.0 turbo automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, electronic stability control (GXP only)
- Optional safety equipment: Antilock brakes (standard on GXP)
- Major standard features: CD player, alloy wheels
- Major options: Air conditioning, power windows/locks, limited slip differential, leather seats
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
