2009 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Reviews

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2009 Pontiac Solstice Base Convertible 2.4L I-4 engine, 5 speed manual transmission 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy Customer Rating: Be the first to comment Availability: Check Your Area Special Offers: » Incentives Available Financing: » Great Financing Offer Starting MSRP: $ 24,275 Starting Invoice: $ 23,183 Your Price: Get Pricing »

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Editorial Reviews Customer Reviews Editorial Reviews 2009 Pontiac Solstice Review A cool two-seater, now with a hard top. "Coupe or convertible, the Pontiac Solstice looks great, puts wind in your hair and is fun to drive. The base model starts under $25,000, though air conditioning, power windows, and the coupe's convertible top insert are extra-cost options. However, Pontiac has added ABS, stability control, and a limited slip differential as standard equipment on all models for 2009. GXP models add a turbocharged engine. There's a shortage of storage and cargo space here, particularly in the convertible. But the Sols" Read more Edmunds.com 2009 Pontiac Solstice Overview Vehicle Overview from Edmunds.com "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..." Read more Kelley Blue Book ® - 2009 Pontiac Solstice Overview Vehicle Overview from Kelley Blue Book "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." Read more Kelley Blue Book ® - 2009 Pontiac Solstice Overview Vehicle Overview from Kelley Blue Book "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." Read more 2008 Pontiac Solstice Review Modern traditional sports car. "The Pontiac Solstice looks great, puts wind in your hair and is fun to drive. The base model starts under $23,000, but air conditioning, power windows, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control are extra-cost options. The GXP adds those features along with a turbocharged engine. There's a shortage of storage and cargo space here. But it's a hoot to drive, particularly on clear days, and it turns heads fast and often. Those may be the two most important reasons to buy a small roadster. It doe" Read more 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP First Drive Performance that's more than skin deep "Pontiac follows the Solstice launch with the boosted GXP version, bolstered by a stiffer suspension, 260-horsepower engine, and reasonable $26,995 starting price." Read more 2007 Pontiac Solstice Review Great looks, affordable top-down cruising. "The Pontiac Solstice looks great, puts wind in your hair and is fun to drive. The base model starts around $22,000, but air conditioning, power windows, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control are extra-cost options. The GXP adds those features along with a turbocharged engine. A lack of storage and cargo space and the cumbersome top make the Solstice a poor choice as an only car. But it's a hoot to drive, particularly on clear days, and it turns heads fast and often. Those may be the two most" Read more 2006 Pontiac Solstice First Drive A halo rides on Pontiac’s new star "Endowed with more sex appeal than speed or practicality, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice trades on style over substance." Read more 2006 Pontiac Solstice Road Test Infused with style and substance, but in need of refinement "Pontiac’s new 2006 Solstice is a stunner, beautifully designed and featuring entertaining handling. But it lacks refinement, and the trunk is almost useless." Read 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." Read more 2006 Pontiac Solstice Review All-new two-seat roadster is fun to drive. "The Pontiac Solstice comes out of the chute as a full-blown, wind-in-the-hair, delight-to-drive, true-blue, yet affordable sports car, something we haven't seen from Detroit in more than half a century. And while it's not perfect, it's easily more than good enough to give drivers something they can own and drive with pride, and a smile." Read more