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2005 Pontiac Montana Review
Sporty and spacious.
2005 Montana Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new Pontiac Montana SV6 is a nice minivan that appeals to budget-conscious buyers who need room for family, dogs, and cargoes of all shapes and sizes. We found the Montana to be the most pleasing of the new GM minivans. Retailing for less than $32,000 including destination and delivery charges, the Pontiac Montana SV6 retails for $6,000 less than a Honda Odyssey, the current class leader in minivans. Cash incentives can sweeten the Pontiac deal considerably.New Car Test Drive contributor Jim McCraw filed this report from Detroit, Michigan.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Pontiac Montana SV6 1SA FWD ($24,520); 1SA AWD ($27,700); 1SB FWD ($27,890); 1SB AWD ($30,210) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 200-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic (Hydra-Matic 4T65-E) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD; frontal airbags, OnStar |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Stabilitrak, side air bags, traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Doraville, Georgia |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-762-3743 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gm.com/Pontiac |
| Base Price MSRP | 27890 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Pontiac Montana SV6 1SB ($27,890) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, OnStar, power steering, ABS, power disc brakes, power windows, power vent windows, power locks, driver power seat, tilt wheel, console, cruise control, AM/FM/CD/MP3 system, information center, overhead rail system, DVD entertainment system |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium convenience package ($815); 7-passenger seating ($475); Stabilitrak ($450); dual front air bags ($350); XM Satellite Radio ($325); traction control ($195); remote starter ($175); 115-volt power outlet ($175); CD/DVD storage and first aid kit ($100); entertainment package and headphones ($75); roof rails ($50) |
| Destination Charge | 715 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 31790 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 220 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/24 |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 205.5/72.0/72.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 7 |
| Seating Capacity | |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/59.9/40.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/61.2/36.2 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/38.7/36.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 136.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | twist beam axle with trailing arms, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 4307 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.0 |
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