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2006 Pontiac Solstice

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $11,450 – $11,700   Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 20 – 22   Highway: 26 – 28
Available Engines:
 177-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Convertible body style
•RWD configuration
•177-hp four-cylinder
•Five-speed manual
•"Clamshell" hood and trunk lid
 
+Sporty nature
+Stunning appearance
+Headroom
+Ride quality
+Maneuverability
+Affordable fun
 
-Engine and driveline noise
-Lack of low-end torque
-Cramped cockpit
-Visibility
-Meager trunk space
 

Vehicle Summary

Even before General Motors' "back-to-basics" rear-wheel-drive roadster went on sale in fall 2005, it captured plenty of attention. Fitted with a 177-horsepower engine and a five-speed-manual gearbox, the curvy Pontiac Solstice evolved from a 2002 concept car and is the first product to use GM's Kappa architecture.  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

2dr Convertible Base

 $19,915

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