2001OldsmobileSilhouetteOldsmobile Silhouette2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere EditionMinivanWagonFWDDoraville, GAOldsmobile is giving minivan buyers good reason to shop the Silhouette for 2001. All models get freshened styling, a touring suspension package with self-leveling suspension and an air inflation kit, fold-flat second-row captain's chairs, improved sound-deadening insulation and standard OnStar communications. Upscale GLS and Premiere models have two-tone leather seating, a rear parking aid, an integrated universal garage door opener, 16-inch wheels with an available chrome finish, power sliding driver's door, in-dash CD changer, third-row captain's chairs, stowable third-row seat, wood-grain accents, eight-way power front seats, and dual-zone A/C as either optional or standard. Premiere also gets an updated onboard entertainment system with a larger video screen.Handsome styling, reverse parking aid sensor, folding third-row seat, standard OnStar communications, tons of standard equipment.Spotty interior quality, poor offset crash-test scores.Why do we like this Oldsmobile minivan so much? Because you name the feature, and the Olds likely has it. Want power sliding doors? Leather? An in-dash six-CD changer? Rear entertainment system? Full-function traction control? A powerful V6? Silhouette has you covered. How about a flat-folding third-row seat? Maybe a touring suspension with automatic leveling and an air-inflation kit? Side-impact airbags? OnStar telematics? It's all here, depending on the model you pick. There's even a reverse parking aid sensor on higher-line trims. Silhouette is available in three flavors: a well-equipped GL, an uplevel GLS, and the top-of-the-line Premiere. All are powered by a 185-horsepower 3.4-liter V6 that drives the front wheels via an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. Side-impact airbags are included, to go along with Silhouette's reduced-force frontal airbag system, four-wheel antilock brakes and GM's PASSKEY III anti-theft system. Added to the standard equipment list this year are thicker sound-deadening materials, OnStar communications and a touring suspension with self-leveling rear shocks and an air inflator. Chevrolet VentureFord WindstarHonda OdysseyPontiac Montana336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA63.4 litersV6185 hp @ 5200 rpm210 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm142 cu.ft.NA3500 lbs.201.4 in.72.2 in.68.1 in.3948 lbs.120 in.39.7 ft.6 in.39.9 in.39.3 in.NANA53.6 in.51.3 in.39.9 in.39 in.7StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedPoorPoor25 gal.19 mpg / 26 mpg475 mi. / 650 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$29,856$32,9907.35%$640N/A3% of the Total MSRPGL (4A): 3.4L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 600 amp battery with run down protection; 125 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.29 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; touring ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear semi-independent torsion suspension with rear coil springs; power rack-and-pinion steering; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock brakes; 25 gal. capacity fuel tank; body-colored front and rear mud flaps, side impact bars; 4 doors with sliding left rear passenger door, sliding right rear passenger door, liftback rear cargo door; roof rack; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside molding rocker panel extensions; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's andpassenger's power remote black heated folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6" steel wheels; P215/70SR15 BSW touring A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat/AC ducts, air filter; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, single CD player, 4 speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid antenna; cruise control; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child safety rear door locks; 3 power accessory outlets, retained accessory power, emergency S.O.S. (OnStar); instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, trunk ajar, service interval, turn signal on, door ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, tracker system, security system; deep tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down, power 1/4vent windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, fixed interval rear wiper, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 7, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver and passenger armrests, driver's seat includes 6-way adjustment, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; removable 2nd row reclining captain's seats with adjustable headrests, mounted yes; removable 50/50 folding 3rd row reclining split-bench seat with adjustable headrest; front height adjustable seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert with carpet lower, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; mini overhead console with storage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel covered bin, dashboardstorage, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo net, cargo tie downs, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; body-colored grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and body-colored door handles.
GLS (4A) (in addition to or instead of GL (4A) equipment): Traction control; 16" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P225/60SR16 BSW touring A/S tires; dual zone front air conditioning, rear air conditioning with separate controls, rear heater; cassette player, single CD player, radio steering wheel controls, rear controls; garage door opener; instrumentation display includes compass, exterior temp, trip computer; driver's and passenger's seat include 6-way power adjustment, 8-way adjustment; removable 3rd row reclining captain seat with adjustable headrest; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert with carpet lower, simulated wood dashboard insert; memory on driver's seat with 2 memory setting(s), leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment and cargo tray.
PREMIERE EDITION (4A) (in addition to or instead of GLS (4A) equipment): Touring ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension; overhead fold-down LCD color monitor, dedicated 2nd row speakers, videocassette player with storage, 4 pairs of wireless headphones, video game/camcorder input jack and rear seat audio/visual controls; instrumentation display includes park distance control; heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats with adjustable headrestsand audio media storage.