The Solstice ($21,515) is powered by a 177-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a standard five-speed manual transmission. It comes standard with hand-cranked windows, manually adjusted outside mirrors and manual door locks. Its AM/FM stereo has six speakers, a CD and an auxiliary jack for MP3 players and other audio devices. The glass rear window has a defogger, and the urethane-clad steering wheel has a tilt adjustment. The shift knob wears leather, but seats and door panels are covered in cloth. The Convenience Package ($465) adds cruise control, an information center, and fog lamps. The Preferred Package ($625) includes power windows, door locks and body-colored outside mirrors. Together, these two packages bring the base Solstice up to snuff with the GXP, minus the cool engine.
The Solstice GXP ($26,515) gets a turbocharged 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 safety features, including ABS, GM's Stabilitrak skid-management system and a limited-slip differential. The GXP also gets power windows and mirrors, cruise control, remote keyless entry, fog lamps and polished aluminum wheels.
A five-speed automatic transmission ($875) and air conditioning ($969) are optional on both models.
Leather upholstery is available for both the base model ($690) and GXP ($525) as part of the Premium Package.
Audio upgrades include a CD that can play MP3 coded discs ($195), as opposed to a plug-in MP3 player (that capability is standard). Next up is a high-watt Monsoon system with subwoofer ($395), which requires the MP3 upgrade. There also is an in-dash six-CD changer ($495), which includes the MP3 capability. Both Solstice models also offer XM Satellite Radio ($199) with a three-month trial subscription. Other options include OnStar Safe & Sound ($695) with a one-year subscription, polished wheels for the base model ($545), chrome wheels, sport metallic pedals ($150), floor mats ($60) and a smoker package with lighter and ash tray ($40).
The base Solstice can be ordered with the limited-slip rear differential ($195) and a rock-hard suspension ($1,095) for club racing.
The Solstice is equipped with the minimum passive safety features required by federal regulation, which means seat belts and dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes ($400) and Stabilitrak ($485) are optional on the base model.
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