OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada . Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.

The OnStar service available on the 2006 Pontiac Solstice includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to the participating 911 centers to help them dispatch the appropriate live-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.



Driver-focused foundation

Solstice is built on GM's new global rear-wheel drive compact performance architecture, which uses a hydroformed steel chassis and independent short/long arm-type suspensions in the front and rear to provide a strong, responsive feel. Additional driver-focused features include:

• Four-wheel independent SLA suspension system

• Bilstein coil-over monotube shocks at all corners

• Fast-ratio rack-and-pinion steering (power assisted)

• Eighteen-inch aluminum alloy wheels (polished and chrome-plated wheels available)

• P245/45R18 all-season tires selected for handling performance and low noise

• Large, four-wheel disc brakes, with 11.7-inch (297 mm) front rotors and 10.9-inch (277 mm) rear rotors

• Cockpit-style instrument panel with motorcycle-inspired gauges

• Short-throw shifter

• A near 50/50 weight distribution provides a balanced handling feel

• Hydraulic engine mounts are used to provide a smoother engine feel

• Available limited-slip rear differential

• An optimized acoustic barrier and sound absorption package to provide world-class levels of interior quietness

• Exterior components, such as mirrors, were wind-tunnel tested to minimize wind noise

Complementing the driving experience is a design that maintains the clean, fluid lines, taut proportions and emotional impact of the concept vehicle - including the forward-opening clamshell hood. The vehicle's tightly-wrapped proportions are accented with five-spoke aluminum wheels and a low, wide stance. A dual-port grille and expressive lighting at all corners instantly identify the car as a Pontiac, and sets a new design direction for the division. Also, a body-color extension into the passenger compartment gives Solstice an integrated appearance when the top is down. In fact, the top folds flat into the rear clamshell opening, providing a smooth, seamless appearance - a segment exclusive.

Clever details abound: the taillamps were designed with special reflectors to eliminate the need for a separate side marker light. This not only contributes to the car's sleek, progressive design, but also eliminates the cost of a separate marker lens and bulb. Solstice is available in seven bold exterior colors, each inspired by a personality trait: Aggressive (red), Cool (silver), Deep (blue), Envious (green), Mysterious (black), Pure (white) and Sly (gray).

The interior design is equally purposeful and intuitive, with details like pedals placed for easy heel-and-toe driving and a cockpit-style instrument panel that sweeps around the driver. Designers also worked with chassis engineers to optimize the placement of the shifter. Manual shifter throws between gear changes were studied and revised until the "just right" length was determined.

Interior colors include standard Ebony cloth, as well as available all-Ebony or Steel/Sand (two-tone) leather seating surfaces.

Solstice is built at the GM assembly facility in Wilmington , Delaware .

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