2006 Pontiac Solstice Is Pure Roadster
Since it was first introduced as a concept vehicle at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit , the Solstice has evoked a passionate response. Inspired by the pure driving experience offered by classic roadsters, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice delivers both the thrill of open-air driving with balanced performance and refinement at an attainable price.
Consumers are responding to that combination. After an appearance on NBC's "The Apprentice," when contestants were tasked with developing a promotional brochure, the public was invited to participate in a ten-day early order program. More than 40,000 consumers registered and the first 1,000 cars were sold in only 41 minutes. In all, 7,116 Solstices were sold during the 10-day period.
"The Solstice is the newest expression of both the style and performance of the Pontiac renaissance," said John Larson, general manager for Buick-Pontiac-GMC. "Just as the summer solstice represents a turning point in the seasons, the addition of the Solstice represents a turning point for Pontiac as we continue to bring new products to market, like the Grand Prix GXP, Torrent, and the entire G6 family."
Solstice packs true sports car features, including a responsive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel independent suspension layout. It is powered by a powerful 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder engine rated at 177 horsepower (132 kw). A close-ratio Aisin five-speed manual transmission is standard. A five-speed automatic will become available later in the model year. Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels and large, four-wheel disc brakes are standard.
Pontiac Solstice is surprisingly roomy, allowing for a comfortable driving position for tall drivers. It also is a well-equipped sports car, with the comfort and convenience items appreciated by enthusiastic drivers. Standard equipment includes:- Racing-inspired sport bucket seats with convenient seat cushion and seatback storage
- Leather-wrapped manual shift knob
- AM/FM and CD stereo with six speakers
- Rake-adjustable steering wheel
- Easy-to-operate cloth convertible top with glass rear window
Option packages include additional amenities:
Power package - includes power locks, mirrors and windows, along with remote keyless entry
Convenience package - includes cruise control, driver information center and fog lamps
Premium package - includes leather seating surfaces (Ebony or Steel/Sand two-tone), leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering wheel radio controls
Solstice also offers available air conditioning, carpeted floor mats, MP3-capable CD player radio, MP3-capable radio with six-disc in-dash CD player, Monsoon Premium seven-speaker system, OnStar and XM Satellite Radio.
OnStar-equipped Solstice models feature OnStar dual-mode (analog-digital) equipment. OnStar's digital equipment also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy.
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