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2009 Pontiac Solstice
Deletions
-(J65) 4-wheel disc brakes
-Exterior color (25U) Deep (Dark Blue Metallic)
New Features
-(Q9X) 18" (45.7 cm) Pearl Nickel painted aluminum wheels (available on both models)*
-Exterior color (48U) Deep (Blue)
-Exterior color (79U) Wicked (Ruby Red Metallic) (Formerly known as Merlot Jewel Metallic)
-(UPF) Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (included and only available with (PCQ) Premium Package and (UE1) OnStar on 2MB67 Base Solstice and standard on 2MG67 Solstice GXP)
Changes
-(JL9) 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes with Stabilitrak and all-speed traction control are now standard on 2MB67 Base Solstice (was available in 2008)
-(G80) limited slip rear differential is now standard on 2MB67 Base Solstice (was available in 2008)
-(N87) 18" silver-painted aluminum wheel appearance has changed
-(QF8) 18" polished aluminum wheel appearance has changed
-(PD5) 18" chrome aluminum wheel appearance has changed
No pictures or representations of the new colors or wheels. This is from the order guide. So this would involve only changes that effect ordering, standard equipment that was optional and other things associated with RPO codes (ie PD5 is the RPO (Regular Production Option) code for the Chrome Wheel).
Additional information should arrive in a week or so on a New Model Year Update DVD for salespeople. Later this Spring, there may even be web based new technical feature training for service techs available.
UPDATES
May 23rd
*The new wheel choice, the Q9X Pearl Nickel painted aluminum wheels has now been deleted form the 2009 Solstice Order Guide information. So it looks like they are a no go.
June 20th
Looks like it will be Brazen's turn for a special model to start 2009.
This week's GM AutoBook update is now showing a new model for 2009, the (2MK67) Solstice Street Edition. It appears to be along the same lines as the 2008 SCCA special championship editions. A fully loaded one color car.
Some of the information in the AutoBook listing:
-Brazen with Darkside Top
-Black Accent Stripe
-Black Bezel Treatment Headlamps
-18" Polished Aluminum Split Spoke Wheels
-Performance Suspension with Adjustible Valve Monotube Shoock Absorbers
-Brushed Aluminum Sill Plates
-Ebony Leather Trim with Orange Accent Stiching on Seatback, Steering Wheel and Shifter
-2.4L Engine
-Only option is Rear Spoiler and choice of Transmission
More information when it becomes available.
Last edited by Small Dealer : 06-27-2008 at 05:27 PM.
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The Pontiac section shows these representations of the new colors:
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Last edited by Small Dealer : 04-24-2008 at 07:17 AM.
-(Q9X) 18" (45.7 cm) Pearl Nickel painted aluminum wheels (available on both models)
-Exterior color (79U) Wicked (Merlot Jewel Metallic)
-(UPF) Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (included and only available with (PCQ) Premium Package and (UE1) OnStar on 2MB67 Solstice and standard on 2MG67 Solstice GXP)
-(JL9) 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes with Stabilitrak and all-speed traction control are now standard on 2MB67 Solstice (was available in 2008)
-(G80) limited slip rear differential is now standard on 2MB67 Solstice (was available in 2008)
Just build mine like this and tell me when I can pick it up. GXP Version
-(Q9X) 18" (45.7 cm) Pearl Nickel painted aluminum wheels (available on both models)
-Exterior color (48U) Deep (Blue)
-Exterior color (79U) Wicked (Merlot Jewel Metallic)
-(UPF) Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (included and only available with (PCQ) Premium Package and (UE1) OnStar on 2MB67 Solstice and standard on 2MG67 Solstice GXP)
Changes
-(JL9) 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes with Stabilitrak and all-speed traction control are now standard on 2MB67 Solstice (was available in 2008)
-(G80) limited slip rear differential is now standard on 2MB67 Solstice (was available in 2008)
-(N87) 18" silver-painted aluminum wheel appearance has changed
-(QF8) 18" polished aluminum wheel appearance has changed
-(PD5) 18" chrome aluminum wheel appearance has changed
Looks like MomsSol will have to work out another trade in deal.
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I haven't even got the car that I ordered a few weeks ago. I ordered Deep and had I been getting a 2009 I probably would have ordered the Wicked.
Waited long enough for the damn thing though so I am waiting for the Deep. Have build date for the first week in May!
Can't wait!!!!
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WooHoo!!! Ordered a loaded Deep GXP (minus smokers package) on March 19th, 2008. Order number 0814D93708
Event code 3400 on April 12, 2008
Born April 30, 2008 (VIN 1G2MF35X58Y130283)
Delivered to dealer May 23th, 2008
Delivered on May 27, 2008
I think I'm in love...
Mods: lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies and red calipers with black Solstice stickers!
Location: here or there, depending on one's perspective
SD, will this soon to arrive update DVD contain actual pictures of the new colors and wheels on a Solstice? I'd love to see what it actually looks like instead of the usual GM photoshop/render.
I'm guessing the new wheels are the ones we saw on the Solstice Coupe at the auto show....That split spoke design...
I'm very excited about these updates with blutooth and the two new colors. I love my Deep, and hope the new Deep is at least as pretty. I also can't wait to go find out what the Merlot looks like! Like all gearheads, I wish there was a power upgrade for the GXP and I wish the front grills had been updated to look like the G8 (inset black with chrome surrounds).....
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2006 Deep Solstice NA...Traded in for:
2009 Sky Redline Ruby Red Limited Edition
5 speed manual/rear spoiler added/6 disc/Monsoon
Sport pedals/onstar/bluetooth
*Thank You Bob Lutz*
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snugglebear
... will this soon to arrive update DVD contain actual pictures of the new colors and wheels on a Solstice? I'd love to see what it actually looks like instead of the usual GM photoshop/render.
Same rendering, just like the Skys that were posted.
Not sure GM uses real photographs anywhere.
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Any GM Solstice Service Manual and Service Bulletin information found here on site, or Sales and Product information should be thought of as correct and accurate as of the date posted. After that any information or procedure should be confirmed as still correct with your dealership.
SD, will this soon to arrive update DVD contain actual pictures of the new colors and wheels on a Solstice? I'd love to see what it actually looks like instead of the usual GM photoshop/render.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Small Dealer
Same rendering, just like the Skys that were posted.
Not sure GM uses real photographs anywhere.
IIRC .. someone on the Sky forum said that the new RED was already in use by Saturn ... on the VUE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Small Dealer
Same rendering, just like the Skys that were posted.
Not sure GM uses real photographs anywhere.
Ugh, and here I thought vague descriptions and lack of consistency was mostly confined to the government and software industry. Does it really kill them to take pictures of the test builds or is that not good enough?
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Originally Posted by MomsSol
Not sure GM uses real photographs anywhere.
IIRC .. someone on the Sky forum said that the new RED was already in use by Saturn ... on the VUE
2009 SKY Changes [Rumor has it...] - Saturn Sky Forum
GM sure has a thing for re-using SUV colors on sports cars. At least I was able to track down a Torrent with metallic gray before that one came out. This was at an auto show, however; in CA you don't see any GM SUVs that aren't Chevy or GMC, only the occasional Cadillac or Hummer if you're paying close attention.
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