Drooling over the Solstice on the show room floor is not unheard of. The Pontiac Solstice stirs up into a pot and melds together awesome power, stirring options, and out-of-this world styling. One needs to go back to the 1959 Bonneville to find a split screen to find another worthy Pontiac contender. This car is a worthy challenger to the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, with only half of the price tag.

For selections the Solstice has two options: the base package and the GXP. The basic package includes a 173 horse power, 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that still turns in respectable gas mileage. The souped-up GXP package takes 260 hour power turbocharged engine into a 2.0 liter, four cylinder engine. No matter the engine pick, either engine is mated to a five speed auto or manual transmission. The basic model includes electronic traction and stability control, limited slip rear differential, four anti-lock disc brakes, impressive 18 inch alloy wheels, and satellite radio. The GXP adds onto the base package, and then adds dual exhaust tips, a sport transmission, leather shift know and steering wheel, and upgraded floor mats.

The Solstice certainly provides much to smile at, compromised by some minor issues. The steering comes off as sluggish. The Solstice weighs in at over 3000 pounds, so this car will never be light upon its feet. Also, when zipping out from corners, the Solstice is prone to hang on. Coming off the line, the acceleration can be a bit lethargic. This car is not comfortable, with components in illogical spots and substandard parts made from third-world wages. Trunk space is smaller than your closet.

One can quibble over these minor problems, while the exterior style more than makes up for these deficiencies. Pontiac isn’t known for head-turning styling; with the Solstice, they finally turn the tide. The duel-hump body work of the Solstice provide a wonderfully futuristic look. People in parking lots will stop you, stare, and ask about your car. The merits of this car decidedly weigh on the plus side. New car buyers who want to put a little excitement into their ordinary drive will not regret picking this car.

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When the author isn’t driving her Pontiac Solstice, she’s a fan of best psychics, the Seattle HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.

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