Who designed the Pontiac Solstice?
Franz von Holzhausen
The exterior design landed in the hands of Clay Dean when Parkinson moved to a new assignment, and Solstice designers Franz von Holzhausen and Vicki Vlachakis helped finish the production Sky. (The two would later marry.)
When did Pontiac go out of business?
Despite being the top selling brand in the United States for a long time, the authorities behind the brand were unable to come up with an innovative strategy that would have allowed Pontiac to continue. Therefore, unfortunately, although it was in business since 1926, Pontiac went out of business in April of 2009.
Are Pontiacs still manufactured?
The last Pontiac-badged cars were built in December 2009, with one final vehicle assembled in January 2010. Franchise agreements for Pontiac dealers expired on October 31, 2010, leaving GM to focus on its four remaining North American brands: Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC.
What does GXP stand for Pontiac?
GXP stands for: “Grand eXperimental Prototype”.
Are the Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice the same?
The Saturn Sky is a roadster that was produced by Saturn, and was initially released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the Kappa automobile platform shared with the Pontiac Solstice….
| Saturn Sky | |
|---|---|
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM Kappa platform |
| Related | Pontiac Solstice |
| Powertrain |
Is Pontiac making cars again?
Although the Pontiac brand has seen better days, it’s ready for a revival. No, General Motors is not bringing it back but they have licensed a certain group called the Trans Am Depot to take care of it.
What does the G stand for in Pontiac G6?
Its name derives from being the successor to the Pontiac Grand Am, and serves as the “sixth generation” of the Grand Am, hence G6. The name change from Grand Am to G6 also served as a standard for most future models. For example, the Pontiac G8 was a class above the G6, while the Pontiac G5 was a class below.
What car is similar to a Pontiac?
Some, like the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Pontiac G5, are close to identical; many others are more like fraternal twins….So How Does This Help Me?
| Twinned Vehicles | |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky | Hyundai Tucson/Kia Sportage |
| Toyota Camry/Lexus ES350 | Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot |
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