Archive for the ‘2008’ Category

There have been several award-winning cars from Volkswagen over the years, including the Volkswagen R32 of 2008. There are one trim levels to the R32, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 3.2 liter has made this a popular choice for hatchback buyers across the country.

Several things can be said about the Pontiac Solstice series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

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.

Buyers of the Pontiac Solstice are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Solstice has been one of the premier vehicles of the Pontiac line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2008 model is no exception. The Pontiac Solstice falls into the convertible for the family category. People who purchase the Solstice have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Pontiac Solstice Engine Specs: The Solstice Base comes outfitted with a Ecotec 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a five-speed transmission by Aisin. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Pontiac.

