Review: 2006 Pontiac Solstice

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For 2006, Pontiac introduces the Solstice, an affordable new roadster that looks to take Mazda's redesigned MX-5 Miata head on. Like the fabled Jaguar E-Type, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice features a reverse clamshell hood and sensuous bodywork, but that's where the yesteryear comparisons end. Under the hood is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that puts 170 horsepower to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The interior features tasteful design, driver-oriented controls and enough space for larger and taller people. Weighing in at 2860 pounds, the Solstice has a power-to-weight ratio that should prove beneficial on canyon roads.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• convertible
• roadster
• sports

[c2100]

Excellent review

[tipoomaster]

I hope they continue the Solstice through another brand like Chevy, since they shut down Pontiac and all.

[lilPat]

"Neighborhood punk and his slammed civic" nice XD

[carlitos78776]

i love this car  good loking

[IndianaSPEED]

When I test drove both cars (MX5 and Solstice), hands down I thought the Solstice was the best in terms of looks, ride quality, and power. The MX5 had better features such as Paddle Shifters and more cup holders... I got a red solstice for cheap and people still think it cost me more than 27grand. People turn there heads when my car passes by and the gals certainly like it. :)

[StevoElsupremo]

this car looks distrubingly like bugs bunny when you look at a grey solstice front on...

[radby]

"...the battle should be a good one for years to come...", ....yeah.... right!

[mariomenoscal]

thank you!!! i feel the same way... ive this car and i live in place where everyone has a super expensive car, and guess what, my car make this people turn their head and my car is about 23k half that their mercedes and it looks expensive as a porsche thank you GM

[stopxthisxfall]

Pontiac is being discontinued because they're re-badged GMs, and people started to realize that they were still pieces of shit.

[screeningroom1]

our media teaches to "not" appreciate USA... "we are selfish lazy" and on and on...LOL

[fabiolas4]

thats why pontiac is going outa buisiness b/c of shitboxes like those, the vibe and the aztek. no more transams, lemans, grand prixs, bonnevilles, catalinas, REAL gtos not that fake austrialian shit, and all the rest of the GOOD pontiacs.