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2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP First Drive
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TO THE POINT What's New? 260 turbocharged horses, a sport-tuned suspension, subtle GXP visual treatment, a 0-60 mph time of about 5.5 seconds
Selling Points: Performance, style, price
Deal Breakers: Low-budget materials, manual transmission sometimes clunky
Our Advice: If you can get past iffy interior materials and build quality that's average at best, you'll have a blast smoking pricey rivals in your $26,995 GXP.

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Specifications Key competitors: Audi TT, Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5, Nissan 350Z Convertible, Porsche Boxster and Saturn Sky Red Line

Test Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Base Price: $26,995 (includes a $600 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 260 at 5,300 rpm
Engine Torque: 260 lb.-ft. at 2,500 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Curb Weight, lbs.: 2,976
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 20/27 mpg
Length: 157.2 inches
Width: 71.3 inches
Wheelbase: 95.1 inches
Height: 50.1 inches
Legroom: 42.7 inches
Headroom: 38.5 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Two
Max. Cargo Volume: 5.4 cubic feet
Competitors:
Audi TT
Honda S2000
Mazda MX-5
Nissan 350Z Convertible
Porsche Boxster
Saturn Sky Red Line

Photos courtesy of General Motors

 


About Thom Blackett
Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.

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