[PammySky]

I can't get over how the Sky(not due to come out until early 2006) already has options on it's broschure but the solstice due to come out in just a few months doesn't have any info on it's broschure. What is up with that?? :crazy

 

[Fformula88]

I can't get over how the Sky(not due to come out until early 2006) already has options on it's broschure but the solstice due to come out in just a few months doesn't have any info on it's broschure. What is up with that?? :crazy

Pontiac's uber-secretive executives are not letting that information out of their skunkworks for who knows what reason. Cardealer did post some preliminary options and codes from the Solstice he got off of GM Dealerworld. I wish GM would publish more info on the options for the Sol!

As for why the Sky has them, maybe to show how it will be a more "upscale" roadster.

 

[RODEO]

Pontiac's uber-secretive executives are not letting that information out of their skunkworks for who knows what reason. Cardealer did post some preliminary options and codes from the Solstice he got off of GM Dealerworld. I wish GM would publish more info on the options for the Sol!

As for why the Sky has them, maybe to show how it will be a more "upscale" roadster.

I wonder if that's costing GM sales on the Sol, people who are moving on because there is not enough to hold their interest.... :leaving

 

[LatinVenom]

I wonder if that's costing GM sales on the Sol, people who are moving on because there is not enough to hold their interest.... :leaving

Or it could be working as per their design, they want the intrigue to keep interest alive on the car.

 

[Chip]

I can't get over how the Sky(not due to come out until early 2006) already has options on it's broschure but the solstice due to come out in just a few months doesn't have any info on it's broschure. What is up with that?? :crazy

Pammy; Did I miss something? What brochure and where is it?

 

[brentil]

Pammy; Did I miss something? What brochure and where is it?

I think she's refering to this PDF of Sky options that MCEB posted previously. There's also a word doc of them somewhere too.

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11258&postcount=6

 

[Fformula88]

I’ve missed that PDF in the past. However, they are just trying to say what is on the car. Its not that far from what we know about the Solstice either. Although Pontiac doesn’t have a nice, clean PDF out, we do have the GM Dealerworld info which is essentially the same type of stuff.

It won’t be too much longer before GM decides on final options and specifications for the Sol. I do not think we will see any other similar info prior to the release of those final specs and options.

 

[brentil]

I believe her complaint is that Saturn has this information official for the Sky now, but we don't have this information as official for the Solstice yet even though it's going into production soon.

 

[Michael]

I hope this doesn't mean the Solstice will become the stepchild of the kappas!

 

[brentil]

I hope this doesn't mean the Solstice will become the stepchild of the kappas!

It might. I'm betting the Sky will get far more fanfair then the Solstice any chance GM can. From everythign we've read it seems like GM is betting on the Sky and Aura to help bring Saturn out of the gutter and into high society.

 

[mceb]

I hope this doesn't mean the Solstice will become the stepchild of the kappas!

Once they launch Sol it will be back in the limelight for 6 months while there is no Sky out yet, then Sky will be back in limelight when they launch down the line. I don't see any stepchild issue.

 

[Michael]

I hope not mceb, you're likely right. I was just concerned in that the Sky is supposed to be 'upscale'. Which reminds me, has anyone noticed there's no panic handle for the passenger next to the console as there is on the Solstice?

 

[mceb]

I hope not mceb, you're likely right. I was just concerned in that the Sky is supposed to be 'upscale'.

Upscale just means more options in built into the base price and a more bells/whistles in the interior. I think the 2 cars will live as siblings :smile

 

[brentil]

I hope not mceb, you're likely right. I was just concerned in that the Sky is supposed to be 'upscale'. Which reminds me, has anyone noticed there's no panic handle for the passenger next to the console as there is on the Solstice?

Yeah, I was kinda disapointed it wasn't there. I thought that was the most awesome "Oh S*!T" handle I had ever seen.

 

[Michael]

I thought so too brentil! My thought was 'Now THAT is very cool. Obviously some terror was anticipated by those purchasing the Solstice. :smile

 

[Chip]

Upscale just means more options in built into the base price and a more bells/whistles in the interior. I think the 2 cars will live as siblings :smile

Mike; But "mother motors" will always love the Sky more! :lol Me too... Maybe?

 

[mceb]

Mike; But "mother motors" will always love the Sky more! :lol Me too... Maybe?

But I think Dad (Bob Lutz) loves his first born a little more :jester

 

[Chip]

Spectral analysis has determined that he is not the real father of this car. Sad to say this one is a bastard, albeit a nice one. :lol

 

[PammySky]

My friend picked a Sky Brochure up for me at the L.A. autoshow =) It's short but sweet gives all the standard and Available equipment =)
On the back of the brochure it says :This is the Saturn Sky
Available early 2006
Performance:
Front engine, rear- wheel drive
2.4-liter, 16-valve, inline-4 Ecotec engine with Variable Valve Timing
170horsepower, 162 ft lbs. of torque
5-speed manual transmission with short throw shifter and self-adjusting clutch
Available electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission
4-wheel independent suspension with coil over bilstein monotube shocks
18inch flangeless alloy wheels equipped with Goodyear P245/45 performance tires
Hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion steering
Hydroformed/stamped steel body structure with steel and aluminum chassis
Available torque sensing limited slip differential
Comfort and Convenience:
Cloth conv. top with defroster equipped glass rear window
Air conditioning
Power windows locks and exterior mirrors
Extended range remote keyless entry
Cruise control
CD player with AM/FM stereo and six speakers
Available six disc, in dash CD/MP3 player wih seven speaker Monsoon audio system
Available XM radio
Available Leather Appointments
Safety:
OnStar System with one year Safe and Sound Service plan
Four wheel disc brakes with ABS
Dual Stage front air bags with Passenger Sensing System
Three point safety belts with pretensioners and energy absorbing retractors
Engine immoblilizing theft deterrent feature
Automatic projector beam halogen headlamps
Projector beam halogen foglamps

 

[PammySky]

By the way What is the Sol? I must see a pic of this car. Does anyone have a pic? You guys seem to have good taste in cars so I'm sure it is cool too :smile