What is the Pontiac Solstice?
The Pontiac Solstice was a compact, two-seat sports car, offered as a roadster and in a coupe body style. It brought an open-top sports car into Pontiac’s lineup. Built on GM’s Kappa platform, it paired a front engine with rear-wheel drive and a low, sculpted shape.
Generation and engines
The first generation ran from 2006 to 2010. Petrol engine sizes ranged from 2.0 to 2.4 litres. The range included a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre engine and a turbocharged 2.0-litre option.
How economical is the Pontiac Solstice?
In the United States, the best combined EPA rating was 23 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption was 10.2 L/100 km for 2006 to 2010. In Canada, the lowest listed NRCan five-cycle consumption was 10.4 L/100 km for 2006 to 2009. The EPA and Canadian five-cycle procedures differ; both also differ from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC tests.
Where was the Pontiac Solstice sold?
The Solstice was offered in the United States and Canada. Its Kappa platform was developed by General Motors for compact, rear-wheel-drive sports cars.
Questions and answers
Was the Solstice a convertible or a coupe?
It was offered as a two-seat roadster and in a coupe body style.
What engines did the Solstice use?
Its petrol engines ranged from 2.0 to 2.4 litres, including a turbocharged 2.0-litre option.
What was its best US fuel economy rating?
The best combined EPA rating was 23 MPG.
How do the US and Canadian fuel figures differ?
The lowest listed figure was 10.2 L/100 km under the EPA procedure and 10.4 L/100 km under Canada’s NRCan five-cycle procedure.