2009 Pontiac Solstice: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $24,275 - $29,485
- Invoice: $23,183 - $28,158
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2009 Pontiac Solstice. See if the 2009 Pontiac Solstice is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Pontiac Solstice |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | GXP |
| Arrival Date: | 06/25/2009 |
| Engine: | Turbocharged dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door coupe |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 30,375 |
| Price as Tested: | 33,140 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3198 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3597 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 399 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 14.991 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 26.62 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Premium Package (Front Bucket Seats with Leather Surfaces, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth for Phone, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob), Air Conditioning, High Performance Audio System with 7 Monsoon Speakers, Sport Metallic Pedals, AM/FM Stereo with USB Port
From the Back Seat
Don Sikora
The Pontiac Solstice GXP coupe is fairly affordable, surprisingly fun to drive on public roads, and even quite fuel efficient. The expected sports car compromises are present in droves, but even a Miata would be much more practical in the daily grind. Think of Solstice as a part-time fun machine and leave it parked when you need something more practical.
Ed Piotrowski
If you didn't know how much the Solstice GXP coupe costs, you'd find it a crude, albeit pretty fun summertime ride. Then you look at the sticker--$33,000. For that kind of money, you can get a Nissan 370Z coupe, which is more powerful and far more refined inside and out. With GM phasing out the Pontiac brand, you certainly won't pay anywhere near sticker for what is certain to be a collectible car in the near future. Even then, I'd still pass this up in favor of rival sporty coupes.
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