June 10th, 2009 | 
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As time has gone by several things can be said about the Pontiac Solstice series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Engine Performance
The Solstice Base is equipped with a General Motors 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Ecotec engine is mated to a General Motors 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Pontiac.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Solstice has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Solstice Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Solstice Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2009 Solstice, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
The 2009 Solstice gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In Summary
The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Pontiac Solstice. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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