From the titling, I was thinking this thread may actually be about BMW's design direction.

 

nicest looking american car since the GT40, just my opinion.

 

I would agree with that, although I would add the new corvette to that group.

 

new Vette is definitely growing on me.

 

I don't know, it's no Fiero.

 

that is a nice looking car which is surprising since its a Pontiac.

 

I kind of like it....is it another Kappa-based variant? Looks a lot like the Nomad (pics posted yesterday)...which I also like.

 

It would look pretty nice parked alongside Mr. Teeny and our classic Pontiac...

 

soulstice is nice, but it will only have 170 hp...

sad.

 

As long as it weighs less than 2800 pounds, I think the 170HP figure will work out nicely. Think, oh, stock MCS - quicker than a Miata, but certainly not a testosterone-hosing behemoth. Peppy, but not dangerous; just enough horsepower to bring a smirk to your face.

 

>>that is a nice looking car which is surprising since its a Pontiac. :evil:
i like Pontiac's

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>>I kind of like it....is it another Kappa-based variant? Looks a lot like the Nomad (pics posted yesterday)...which I also like.



Yes it is a Kappa the solstice,nomad, and one from saturn are all the same frame/platform

 

Beneath the pretty skin it's just ... another Pontiac. Owned a Pontiac before, never again. Or any GM or Chrysler product for that matter. And to a lesser extent, a Ford product.

 

2 seats???? I'm out.

 

>>Beneath the pretty skin it's just ... another Pontiac. Owned a Pontiac before, never again. Or any GM or Chrysler product for that matter. And to a lesser extent, a Ford product.


Your MINI has a Chrysler engine.

 

>>>>Beneath the pretty skin it's just ... another Pontiac. Owned a Pontiac before, never again. Or any GM or Chrysler product for that matter. And to a lesser extent, a Ford product.
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>>Your MINI has a Chrysler engine.
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Chrysler/Rover... with BMW input (thank God)

 

I wouldn't let the old GM-sucks-butt stigma get to you here; the Kappa platform really is leaps and bounds superior than any of their past platforms. OK, we won't really know until they get on the road and through some real-world miles, but I have confidence (something I never did with past GM products, yikes!)

 

 

The Solstice makes for a topsy turvy world.

The Pontiac looks like what a BMW is supposed to look like and the BMW's look like 1990's era Pontiacs.

 

ooh, I just noticed the front side indicator/reflector is very similar in shape and design to the MINI's! Good things get copied, as the saying kinda goes...

 

It's nice to see a US car company showing a design with a little soul. Now if we can make it run as good as it looks AND have it reliable, we might be onto something.

 

>>It's nice to see a US car company showing a design with a little soul. Now if we can make it run as good as it looks AND have it reliable, we might be onto something.
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yep, the Pontiac Solstice looks real sexy
unlike the new GTO (yuk)....but still want to drive one

 

Everyone hates on the american cars ...I have a ford thats almost double my age and it runs great. Lets see a Japanese car or a German car last that long.

 

Thanks for the additional piccies, kool! After seeing them, the Solstice is looking VERY good!