The Pontiac Solstice roadster ($24,275) is powered by a 173-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The standard transmission is a five-speed manual, and a five-speed automatic is optional ($995). Solstice comes standard with hand-cranked windows, manually adjusted outside mirrors and manual door locks, though the driver's seat features a power height adjustment. The glass rear window of both body styles has a defogger, and the padded, urethane-clad steering wheel has a tilt adjustment, but does not adjust for reach. The shift knob is leather-wrapped, but seats and door panels are covered in cloth. Tires are generously sized 245/45VR18 Goodyear Eagle RSA all-season radials on 18-inch painted aluminum wheels. The six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo includes XM Satellite Radio and an iPod interface. OnStar is standard, along with GM's Driver Information Center. And the acoustic lining for the convertible top is standard. Air conditioning ($960) is optional. The Convenience Package ($395) adds cruise control, an enhanced Driver Information Center, and fog lamps. The Preferred Package ($625) includes power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, and body-colored power outside mirrors.
Solstice GXP coupe ($30,375) and roadster ($29,485) are equipped with a turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, generating 260 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, matched to a five-speed manual transmission. The GXP comes with more standard features, including power windows and mirrors, cruise control, audio controls on a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote keyless entry, fog lamps, and polished aluminum 18-inch wheels. Tires are the same size but are Goodyear Eagle F1 high-performance units. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional ($995). Air conditioning ($960) is optional.
Leather upholstery is available for the Solstice ($690) and GXP ($525) and comes as part of the Premium Package, which upgrades the base model with a leather-wrapped steering wheel that includes auxiliary audio controls. Audio upgrades include a high-watt Monsoon system with subwoofer ($395), an in-dash six-CD changer ($295), which retains MP3 capability and a separate input jack. Also available are aluminum-clad pedals ($115), a rear spoiler ($275), and carpeted floor mats ($80). The base model can be ordered with polished aluminum ($545) or chromed aluminum ($795) wheels.
A Club Sport package ($1095) for the Solstice roadster includes stiffened suspension components for track days and autocross events. There's also an SCCA SSB Championship Edition package ($6235) that combines nearly all available options except automatic transmission and the Club Sport suspension. Appropriately, Championship Edition models are available only in Victory Red.
The Solstice is equipped with the minimum passive safety features required by federal regulations, which means seat belts and dual front dual-stage airbags. Anti-lock brakes and StabiliTrak are standard on all models for 2009, as is a tire pressure monitor system.