Despite the fact that Pontiac Solstice was born in America, in spirit it is very close to European cars. The first model was released in 2004 and very soon went to the conveyor. Initially, the car was conceived by GM as a machine designed to improve the promotion of the brand in the market, and also attract the attention of as many potential buyers as possible. To ensure this, this two-seater model has a stylish, bright exterior, as well as a comfortable and spacious interior.
Under the hood of the car is a 4-cylinder petrol engine volume of 2.4 liters. The power unit is able to develop a power of 173 horsepower, which is quite normal, given the weight of the car at 2,950 pounds. As for the gearbox, it uses a 5-step "mechanics". Pontiac Solstice is characterized by a classic layout, when the driving wheels are rear, and the engine is located in front. This guarantees the car an ideal weight distribution on the axis, which is almost 50:50, which, in turn, ensures strong pressing of the front wheels to the road surface. As a result, the car boasts the possibility of passing turns at high speed, as well as rapid acceleration, during which the steering wheel does not go to the side and does not bounce, like most powerful models with front-wheel drive.
Now let's talk about the interior of the car, from which fans of speed will simply be delighted. The front panel in the interior of the Pontiac Solstice is painted in two different colors, so that the driver's seat visually stands out. Right before his eyes are the circles of the speedometer and tachometer, and next to them - a fuel level indicator of a small size. In general, it should be noted that the interior is dominated by elements of a circular shape, including the buttons for controlling climate control, leather knob shift lever, ventilation deflectors and so on. All this is done in the same style and emphasizes the high status of the car. We also note materials for finishing Pontiac Solstice, the quality of which is very high. Unlike many cars with a low landing, thanks to the wide doorway, getting into and out of the car does not cause any difficulties.
The car has several modifications. In particular, in 2006 the public was introduced to Pontiac Solstice GXP, which is a sports version of the model. In this car the manufacturer installed a two-liter motor, capable of developing 260 horses. In addition, as an option is also available 2.4-liter "four". Both power units operate with an "automatic" five stages. Unfortunately, this modification is not delivered to the domestic market. On the other hand, real connoisseurs of the brand do not stop this, and some of them still drive this car even from across the ocean.
In 2008, GM slightly updated the car. Now it has received more qualitative and sated equipment. In particular, leather seats, MP3 player, a modern multimedia system, etc. became available. Unfortunately, a year later the model was withdrawn from mass production. Proceeding from this, the connoisseurs of the brand now have the opportunity to purchase exclusively used Pontiac Solstice, the price of which depends only on the previous owner.