If all you ever did was dump the Solstice GXP's clutch and run to redline through the first three gears, it would be easy to fall in love with this car – more so when running along a palm-lined coast at sunset. Fast in a straight line, equipped with plenty of grip, and featuring a comfortable around-town ride quality, the Pontiac Solstice GXP has plenty going for it. But to deliver classic roadster responsiveness, it needs to communicate better through its steering wheel and brake pedal, and it could use a taller driving position. There's a promising fun-to-drive factor here, but as it stands there's room for improvement.