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Vehicle Reviews
2009 Pontiac Solstice
A cool two-seater, now with a hard top. edited by New Car Test Drive
Summary
2009 Pontiac Solstice
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 Solstice is a hoot to drive, and it turns heads fast and often. Those may be the two most important reasons to buy a small roadster. It does this at a reasonable price, with objective performance that matches that of cars costing considerably more.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent T. J. Cobb filed this report from Tehachapi, California; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
