2006 Pontiac Solstice Lineup
2006 Pontiac Solstice at the beginning of this model year is available in only one model. Its base price is $19,420. 2006 Pontiac Solstice has a 2.4 liters four cylinder engine that produces 177 horse power. With the initial model a manual 5 speed transmission but if anyone wants to have an automatic transmission instead of manual he will have to wait a little.

Standard Features
The base 2006 Pontiac Solstice is very simple. The windows are manual, the exterior mirrors are also manually adjustable, and the door locks are finger powered. Urethane Clad tilt adjustable steering wheel looks sporty. The stereo system receives AM and FM, has six speakers and can play only one CD. The shift knob is wrapped in leather where as the door panel and the seats are wrapped in cloth. The rear screen has a defogger system fitted glass.
Optional Features and Packages
2006 Pontiac Solstice base car is not loaded with high tech luxury equipment but it has many upgrade options available for the buyer to furnish their sports car according to their own likings.
Convenience Package
This package costs $465 and your car gets upgrades like a cruise control, fog lights and information centre. Steering wheel becomes more handy as the cruise control buttons and the buttons for information center are installed on it.
Power Package
This package costs $625. It includes power windows, door locking system, exterior mirrors in body color and remote keyless fob.
Premium Package
This package costs $590 and the upgrades are for the following; steering wheel, door panel and seats. To buy this package Convenience Package must also be installed.
Standalone Options
Several standalone options are available for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice buyers. These include; one of the options is the air conditioning for $960. Audio system enhancements include an MP3 capability for the already installed stereo system for $195. If MP3 capability with an in dash 6 disc CD changer upgrade is installed it will cost $495. For serious sound improvement a 7 speaker Monsoon system with a subwoofer is also available replacing the 6 speaker sound system without any sub woofer for $395.
A satellite XM radio system with 3 months subscription is also available for $325. The satellite system requires you to have the Monsoon system. Aluminum polished 18 inch alloys for $495 and chrome alloys for $695 give 2006 Pontiac Solstice an even better sporty look. Other options include, floor mats for $60, limited slip differential for rear costing $195 and a small smoker package including an ash tray and a lighter for $40.
Safety Upgrades
Front 2 stage airbags are a standard safety feature in 2006 Pontiac Solstice. As options you can get ABS braking system with a rear dynamic proportion for $400. This feature balances fore electronically to the front and rear which improves braking to a great extent. This feature also avoids lockup of rear wheels. It works like the EBD system.
