Pontiac Solstice

Name: 2008 Pontiac Solstice
Brand: Pontiac

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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Rushed into production, arguably before it was fully developed, the Pontiac Solstice has sleek looks, but is disappointing as a sports car. It handles well and has a firm, but reasonable ride. Despite quick acceleration times at the track, the car is hamstrung by poorly chosen gear ratios and an unpleasant sounding engine that doesn't like to rev. Notable wind noise, a cumbersome folding top, poor top-up visibility, and scant interior and trunk storage space make it a hard car to live with everyday. For 2009, standard stability control and a coupe body style were added to the lineup.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

convertible

2 front

Rear

2-liter 4 turbo (260 hp)
2.4-liter 4 (173 hp)

5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.