"There are few cars in the $20,000-$30,000 range that can turn heads quite like the Pontiac Solstice. Even though it's entering its fourth year of production, this curvaceous roadster still commands looks from fellow drivers and......" more
"YOU'LL LIKE THIS CAR IF...
If you covet fine four-wheeled automotive art and your idea of driving is a small, responsive and affordable two-seat sports car on a challenging two-lane road, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice is your dream come true.
YOU MAY NOT LIKE THIS CAR IF...
If you need ample interior storage and bring along more than a very, very small amount of luggage on the trip, you may be better off with a four-seat convertible like the BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. The Solstice Roadster provides precious little room for stuff in the cockpit and a mere 5.4 cubic feet of trunk space with the top up – and almost none at all with the top down." more
"YOU'LL LIKE THIS CAR IF...
If you're searching for serious sports-car handling capabilities and frisky performance at an affordable price, the 2009 Solstice GXP just might fill the order for fewer dollars than the similar Saturn SKY Red Line – though the Pontiac is less fully equipped. Ready to plant itself firmly through tight curves, this two-seater delivers confident control and composure, though, in the upper gears, engine response is tamer than might be expected.
YOU MAY NOT LIKE THIS CAR IF...
If you prefer sports cars that feel light on their feet and manual gearboxes that operate with a gentle flick of the wrist, the Solstice GXP is not the best choice. Compared to the easy one-handed operation demonstrated by the Mazda Miata MX-5, the Solstice's convertible top seems almost archaic." more
"Pontiac follows the Solstice launch with the boosted GXP version, bolstered by a stiffer suspension, 260-horsepower engine, and reasonable $26,995 starting price...." more
"Pontiac’s new 2006 Solstice is a stunner, beautifully designed and featuring entertaining handling. But it lacks refinement, and the trunk is almost useless...." more
2006 Pontiac Solstice Review Sexy Solstice flaunts supermodel looks but does it face a future of nips and tucks to stay runway?
"Pontiac has succeeded in building a well-designed, good-looking roadster in the Solstice, but can it survive on looks alone? Styling is admirable, handling is excellent but low quality materials and a silly soft top distract from the appeal...." more