Seeing the Solstice on the show room floor, you’ll want to jump right in and take off. The Pontiac Solstice adds up near superhero power, plenty of options, and looks that cause people to gap open mouthed. One needs to go back to the 1959 Bonneville to find a split screen to find another worthy Pontiac contender. This car delivers the same thrills as the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, with only half of the cost.

Option-wise, the Solstice comes in two trims, the base package and the GXP. The basic package includes a 173 horse power, 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that’s still sips the gas. The souped-up GXP package takes 260 hour power turbocharged engine into a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. With either engine, it will be pair with a five speed automatic or manual transmission. The basic model includes electronic traction and stability control, limited slip rear differential, four anti-lock disc brakes, impressive 18 inch alloy wheels, and satellite radio. The GXP adds onto the base package, and then adds dual exhaust tips, a sport transmission, leather shift know and steering wheel, and upgraded floor mats.

The Solstice certainly provides much to smile at, compromised by some minor issues. The steering comes off as sluggish. The Solstice weighs in at over 3000 pounds, so this car will never be light upon its feet. Also, when zipping out from corners, the Solstice is prone to hang on. Taking off, the acceleration can be less than impressive. This car is not comfortable, with components in illogical spots and substandard parts made from third-world wages. Trunk space is very tight.

Despite the minor draw backs, the clear asset of the Solstice is its exterior style. Pontiac isn’t known for head-turning styling; with the Solstice, they finally turn the tide. The duel-hump body work of the Solstice provide a wonderfully futuristic look. People in parking lots will stop you, stare, and ask about your car. The good personality of the car certainly exceeds the minor nits. Enthusiasts contemplating a sports car should jump into this car and not look back.

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When the author isn’t driving her Pontiac Solstice, she’s a fan of best psychics, the Seattle HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.

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