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The 2007 Solstice is an important vehicle to Pontiac for the convertible market segment. The GXP is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Solstice which include Base and GXP. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Pontiac. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Specs

The Solstice GXP is equipped with a General Motors 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Ecotec engine is mated to a Aisin 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Pontiac.

For the 2007 Solstice, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 13.00 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Solstice uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Solstice is 157.20 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 50.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $21,515, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,332. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 Solstice gets 26 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 - 22 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

Parting Shots

The 2007 model year was very successful for the Pontiac Solstice. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GXP version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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