2003 Pontiac Sunfire
Published Oct 11, 2006
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What are they?
2003 Pontiac Sunfire & Pontiac Bonneville G/XP
What's special about them?
Pontiac wants you to feel passionate about its cars, and so along with the introduction of the Grand Prix G-Force concept, the company has tweaked its current offerings for greater excitement. Even with the revisions, we're still not excited about the styling of these cars, but powertrain and suspension upgrades always get our attention.
Pontiac will trim the Sunfire ranks for 2003 and offer only the coupe (in just one trim level) with a 140-hp version of GM's Ecotec 2.2-liter inline four -- this is 25 more hp than before. Engineers altered the shock absorber valving and added sway bars to the standard suspension to make the coupe a better handler. Additionally, the Sunfire gets a new brake system.
Inside, consumers will find a new instrument panel, new seat fabric, a three-point seatbelt for the rear center passenger and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. Options include side-impact airbags, OnStar telematics and satellite radio. New exterior colors appeal to your patriotic fervor -- choices include Victory Red, Summit White and Electric Blue Metallic.
Meanwhile, the Bonneville G/XP brings the small car market's "tuner ethos" to Pontiac's fullsize flagship. To create the G/XP, the SSEi model's supercharged V6 powertrain was given increased supercharger boost, a K&N air filter and Corsa Performance after-cat exhaust. The result is 30 extra hp for a total of 270.
As you would expect, the G/XP has a lower stance -- in this case, 1.5 inches lower -- to make it appear to hug the ground. Topping off its performance posturing are 19-inch wheels and cross-drilled, slotted brake rotors with Baer coated calipers.
Inside, the G/XP's leather seats are designed to keep you more firmly planted while driving enthusiastically. Carbon fiber and aluminum accents heighten the performance feel.
Why should you care?
If you're a Pontiac fan, these cars may really get your juices flowing -- the Sunfire will arrive at dealerships this year, while the Bonneville G/XP will be sold as a specialty model in 2003. If you're not a Pontiac diehard, you probably won't care. — Erin Riches
2003 Pontiac Sunfire & Pontiac Bonneville G/XP
What's special about them?
Pontiac wants you to feel passionate about its cars, and so along with the introduction of the Grand Prix G-Force concept, the company has tweaked its current offerings for greater excitement. Even with the revisions, we're still not excited about the styling of these cars, but powertrain and suspension upgrades always get our attention.
Pontiac will trim the Sunfire ranks for 2003 and offer only the coupe (in just one trim level) with a 140-hp version of GM's Ecotec 2.2-liter inline four -- this is 25 more hp than before. Engineers altered the shock absorber valving and added sway bars to the standard suspension to make the coupe a better handler. Additionally, the Sunfire gets a new brake system.
Inside, consumers will find a new instrument panel, new seat fabric, a three-point seatbelt for the rear center passenger and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. Options include side-impact airbags, OnStar telematics and satellite radio. New exterior colors appeal to your patriotic fervor -- choices include Victory Red, Summit White and Electric Blue Metallic.
Meanwhile, the Bonneville G/XP brings the small car market's "tuner ethos" to Pontiac's fullsize flagship. To create the G/XP, the SSEi model's supercharged V6 powertrain was given increased supercharger boost, a K&N air filter and Corsa Performance after-cat exhaust. The result is 30 extra hp for a total of 270.
As you would expect, the G/XP has a lower stance -- in this case, 1.5 inches lower -- to make it appear to hug the ground. Topping off its performance posturing are 19-inch wheels and cross-drilled, slotted brake rotors with Baer coated calipers.
Inside, the G/XP's leather seats are designed to keep you more firmly planted while driving enthusiastically. Carbon fiber and aluminum accents heighten the performance feel.
Why should you care?
If you're a Pontiac fan, these cars may really get your juices flowing -- the Sunfire will arrive at dealerships this year, while the Bonneville G/XP will be sold as a specialty model in 2003. If you're not a Pontiac diehard, you probably won't care. — Erin Riches