- MSRP: $22,165 - $31,750
- Invoice: $20,946 - $30,004
- Fuel Economy Range: 25 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City
- NHTSA Driver's Crash Rating:
- Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
- Fuel Type: regular unleaded
- User Rating:(8 reviews)
2008 Pontiac Solstice
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Mechanical
| Base 2dr Convertible Options | GXP 2dr Convertible Options | SCCA SSB Champion Edition 2dr Convertible Options | SCCS T2 Champion Edition 2dr Convertible Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | NA | intercooled turbo | NA | intercooled turbo |
| Brakes | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | regular | sport | regular | sport |
| Front suspension type | short and long arm | short and long arm | short and long arm | short and long arm |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | Bilstein | Bilstein | Bilstein | Bilstein |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | short and long arm | short and long arm | short and long arm | short and long arm |
| Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std |
| Rear shocks | Bilstein | Bilstein | Bilstein | Bilstein |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak |
| Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 3.91 | 3.73 | 3.91 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited slip differential | opt | std | std | std |
| Traction control | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Exterior
| Exterior light control | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Body material | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | silver | silver | silver | silver |
| Fog/driving lights | front | front | front | front |
| Door count | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | dual manual | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Convertible top | manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Convertible roof glass rear window | std | std | std | std |
| Spoiler | lip | lip | NA | lip |
| Tires | P245/45VR18 BSW performance AS | P245/45WR18 BSW performance | P245/45VR18 BSW performance AS | P245/45WR18 BSW performance |
| Wheels | 18" silver alloy | 18" polished alloy | 18" chrome alloy | 18" chrome alloy |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Delay off headlamps | std | std | std | std |
| Daytime running lights | std | std | std | std |
Interior
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trip computer | std | std | std | std |
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std |
| Service interval warning | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Seatback storage pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Air conditioning, front | manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Clock | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio |
| Cupholders | front | front | front | front |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | leather | leather | leather |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
Comfort
| Front seat type | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | 2 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front head restraints | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Seat trim | cloth | cloth | leather | leather |
Convenience
| Cruise control | opt | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Front windows | manual | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window down | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Remote trunk release | power | power | power | power |
| Retained accessory power | std | std | std | std |
| Air compressor | std | std | std | std |
| Occupancy sensor | std | std | std | std |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | OnStar | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen-vehicle tracking | std | std | std | std |
| Illuminated entry | opt | std | std | std |
| Remote keyless entry | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm | opt | std | std | std |
| Door locks | manual | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system | opt | std | std | std |
| Ignition disable | PASS-Key III+ | PASS-Key III+ | PASS-Key III+ | PASS-Key III+ |
| Theft deterrent radio | THEFTLOCK | THEFTLOCK | THEFTLOCK | THEFTLOCK |
| Low tire pressure warning | std | std | std | std |
Entertainment
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD player | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted 6-disc | in-dash mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 capability | std | std | std | std |
| Auxiliary input jack | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel audio controls | opt | std | std | std |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 7 Monsoon | 7 Monsoon |
| Amplifier | opt | opt | std | std |
| Equalizer | automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
| Speed sensitive Volume | std | std | std | std |
| Base 2dr Convertible Options | GXP 2dr Convertible Options | SCCA SSB Champion Edition 2dr Convertible Options | SCCS T2 Champion Edition 2dr Convertible Options |
2008 Pontiac Solstice
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