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Summary
Pontiac Sunfire offers buyers sporty, expressive styling and performance in an affordably priced, American-built car. Sunfire models appeal to a wide range of car enthusiasts, from economy sport sedan buyers to those interested in more intimate coupes.Its low entry price makes the Sunfire GT Coupe a good value in the competitive coupe market.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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SE Sedan ($14,430); SE Coupe ($14,175); GT Coupe ($16,295) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16v inline 4-cylinder |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual airbags, ABS standard |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3-year/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Lordstown, Ohio, and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico (coupes and sedans) |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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GT Coupe ($16,295) |
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Standard Equipment:
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(GT Coupe) air conditioning, power steering, tachometer, dual vanity mirrors, intermittent wipers, folding rear seat, PASSlock theft deterrent system, rear window defroster, tilt steering; GT adds AM/FM/CD with graphic equalizer and six speakers, aero extensions, adjustable lumbar |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Option Group 1SC ($2,135) includes power mirrors, power door locks, power windows, 200-watt Monsoon premium stereo with eight speakers, cruise control, cargo net, map lights, overhead console, steering wheel radio controls, keyless remote entry, theft alarm, and 4-speed automatic transmission |
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Destination Charge:
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540 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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18970 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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150 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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155 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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22/33 |
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Wheelbase:
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104.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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181.9/67.4/53.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.6/56.4 |
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Turning circle:
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37.2 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.6/NA/42.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.6/NA/32.6 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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beam axle |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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2822 |
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Tires:
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P205/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.2 |
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