NO AUTO for the Solstice

[Little G]

GM kicks ass!!! I don't see an option for an auto on Pontiac's website. If they don't offer an auto, GM officially kicks ass!

[BigAls87Z28]

I wouldnt go that far. Not offering an auto in America is sure death for any car. CTS-V is feeling the effects. I wouldnt be surprised if the 6L80E, or the 5L40E finds its way into the Solstice with the Corvettes new tap shift buttons.

[TheWraith]

as much as i think it's a bold move, it probably is a stupid one on that car, because a cheap, small convertible will appeal to a very wide audience, many of whom probably don't want to deal with a stick car. I think every car from gm should have a choice, manual or auto. manual only or auto only on most any vehicle is a dumb move because you're limiting target audience.

[Tru2Chevy]

Yea, I'm sure an auto option will be there by the time the car goes on sale, or shortly afterwards.

- Justin

[j0n]

as much as i think it's a bold move, it probably is a stupid one on that car, because a cheap, small convertible will appeal to a very wide audience, many of whom probably don't want to deal with a stick car. Â* I think every car from gm should have a choice, manual or auto. Â*manual only or auto only on most any vehicle is a dumb move because you're limiting target audience.

as much as i hate to say it...:stupid:

[jims69camaro]

big deal if there is no auto. i think there are enough stick drivers out there to make a small splash with the vehicle this year. then everyone who didn't learn to drive stick can buy one next year.

it's almost an elite group - those that like the solstice and drive stick. not everyone who likes one will buy one, either, so that pares the numbers down even more. i like it. not an admittedly smart business move for a company posting record losses, though. ;)

[BigAls87Z28]

What is really cool is that GM does offer a stripper Solstice that starts under 20k. No AC, and manual everything. There is also major plans from GMPD to make tuneable suspension as an option. There will also be a Corsa exhaust as an option.