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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Review
Definitely not your father's Olds.
2000 Alero Review Summary & Specifications
Given its sophistication and features balanced against its attractive price, the Alero is clearly Oldsmobile's best attempt yet at making a small car to compete with the benchmark cars from Japan. A new 5-speed manual gearbox should add to the sports appeal of the GL models. As a solid entry-level choice that no longer feels like a cheap rental unit, the Alero is quite appealing and should not be overlooked.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | GX ($15,675); GL ($17,650); GLS ($21,365) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.4-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 150-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder; 170-hp, 3.4-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual airbags, ABS, traction control, rear child seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lansing, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-255-6537 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.alero.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15675 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Alero GLS Sedan ($21,365) |
| Standard Equipment | Air conditioning, passive anti-theft system, cruise control, power steering, power brakes, power mirrors, tinted glass, remote locking/security system, tilt wheel, alloy wheels, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, rear defrost |
| Destination Charge | 535 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Performance suspension ($250); power moonroof ($650); 100-watt Dynamic Bass Audio system ($150) |
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| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 22950 |
| Horse Power | 170 @ 4800 |
| Torque | 200 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/31 |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.7/70.1/54.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 59.1/59.3 |
| Turning Radius | 35.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/50.9/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.0/51.5/35.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 5.0 |
| Curb Weight | 3077 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 |
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