Though the initial Solstice was thought of by some as the car that would finally beat the Mazda MX-5, it didn’t – but at least it got into the game. This performance variant, however, blows the doors off the venerable MX-5 with a 2.0-liter Ecotec engine that delivers a robust 260 horsepower. Unfortunately, you’ll likely pay for it, and have to wait for it. And if you’re into the whole Miata/Solstice rivalry thing, get over it: Mazda is already pulling back on its volume of MX-5, virtually conceding the market to Pontiac.
On its own, the Solstice GXP offers a beautiful combination of looks and performance, a car that answers all two-seat, open air motoring dreams -- save for the cascades of plastic in the cockpit, that growing waiting list, and the price. For Pontiac, and General Motors, the Solstice GXP is a perfect halo car with which to reacquaint the brand to those who demand PontiAction! in their daily drive.
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