Pontiac Solstice

Name: 2009 Pontiac Solstice
Brand: Pontiac

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

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Rushed into production, arguably before it was fully developed, the Pontiac Solstice has sleek looks, but is disappointing as a sports car. It handles well and has a firm, but reasonable ride. Despite quick acceleration times at the track, the car is hamstrung by poorly chosen gear ratios and an unpleasant sounding engine that doesn't like to rev. Notable wind noise, a cumbersome folding top, poor top-up visibility, and scant interior and trunk storage space make it a hard car to live with everyday. For 2009, standard stability control and a coupe body style were added to the lineup.

2009 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Owner Reports

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Driving Experience

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2009 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2009 Pontiac Solstice

$7,925 - $9,600

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2009 Audi R8

$53,800

EPA MPG NA

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2009 BMW Z4

$10,225 - $11,275

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Cadillac XLR

$15,250 - $20,850

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette

$18,375 - $41,900

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Honda S2000

$30,100 - $35,100

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

$8,675 - $9,700

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL

$14,525 - $16,325

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$7,975 - $12,975

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Porsche Boxster

$17,975 - $21,675

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Porsche Cayman

$16,900 - $22,400

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Saturn Sky

$7,575 - $9,000

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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Features & Specs

convertible

coupe

2 front

Rear

2-liter 4 turbo (260 hp)
2.4-liter 4 (173 hp)

5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.