June 7th, 2009 | 
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In 2008 Pontiac released the Solstice GXP to the car-buying market. The Solstice came in two configurations: Base and GXP. The GXP configuration is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Solstice competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Performance
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.
The fuel system for the 2008 Solstice is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.00 gallons.
The Solstice uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Solstice GXP Statistics
The dimensions of the Solstice GXP are 71.30 inches wide by 157.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $22,165, with an invoice cost of $20,946. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
A powertrain warranty is provided (100,000 miles/60 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Pontiac Solstice.
Fuel Efficiency
The Solstice GXP received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2007 model began the promise of the Pontiac Solstice. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Pontiac hopes that the Solstice GXP will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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