2001PontiacBonnevillePontiac Bonneville2001 Pontiac Bonneville SESedanSedanFWDOrion, MIBecause Pontiac's flagship sedan, built on the Cadillac Seville's platform with rakish styling and high-tech goodies such as an integrated chassis control system, was all-new last year, 2001 sees little change. Heated seats are available on the SE and SLE, and Ivory White is a new color for the year. OnStar telematics with a 1-year membership is optional on the SE but comes standard with the SLE and SSEi.Loads of gee-whiz features, head-turning styling.Stout V6 in a segment that demands a V8, nameplate lacks snob appeal of luxury imports.Billed as "Luxury With Attitude," the Pontiac Bonneville was completely redesigned on a bigger and better platform with an all-new look for 2000. This updated architecture resulted in a 62 percent improvement in torsional stiffness over the previous iteration, providing a rigid body shell for a solid, quiet ride. Rolling on a 112-inch wheelbase, the Bonny backs up Pontiac's "Wide Track" marketing pitch with a class-leading 62.6-inch front and 62.1-inch rear footprint. Styling combines a steep hood and windshield rake with an aggressive roofline to impart a decidedly wedge-like profile. But the Bonneville still retains such traditional Pontiac design cues as cat's-eye headlamps with large, round fog lamps, a V-shaped hood, and sculpted bodysides with muscular haunches. Three models are available, SE, SLE and SSEi. Standard on the SE and SLE is GM's 3800 Series II V6 that not only pumps out 205 horsepower though a four-speed automatic transmission, but also can get an amazing 30 miles per gallon on the highway. Move to the SSEi and you get a healthy, 240-horsepower supercharged variant of the 3.8-liter V6 that makes you almost forget that this full-size luxury sport sedan is not available with V8 power. The base SE is fully equipped, with standard features such as seat-mounted safety belts, driver and front-passenger side-impact airbags, and four-wheel antilock brakes. Other standard items include 16-inch wheels and tires, power mirrors and illuminated entry. The midlevel SLE adds dual climate controls, a programmable driver information center, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, and an upgrade to 17-inch wheels. Of course, the SSEi not only packs supercharged punch, but ups the equipment ante with dual exhaust, high-performance 17-inch wheels and tires, GM's StabiliTrak suspension system, and a Bose eight-speaker premium audio unit. You also get other high-tech goodies, such as EyeCue head-up display, variable-effort steering, and 12-way power leather front buckets with memory. Speaking of the interior, all controls are canted toward the driver in true Pontiac tradition, with full instrumentation backlit in the brand-signature red lighting. If your needs call for six-passenger capability, a 55/45 bench seat with center storage armrest is available on the SE (in cloth only). A lineup of Delco radios is offered, as is GM's three-button OnStar communications system. Overall, the Bonneville is a stylish and speedy full-size sedan built off a true, world-class platform that has won critical acclaim beneath Cadillac's Seville. If the Bonneville's racy new looks suit you, the only way to improve the breed would be to borrow the Caddy's Northstar V8. Buick Park AvenueChrysler ConcordeDodge IntrepidFord Crown Victoria336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA63.8 litersV6205 hp @ 5200 rpm230 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm202.6 in.74.2 in.56.6 in.3633 lbs.112.2 in.38.7 in.37.3 in.59 in.58.4 in.55.7 in.56.4 in.42.6 in.38 in.18 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableOptionalNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested18.5 gal.19 mpg / 30 mpg352 mi. / 555 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.$22,944$25,0757.35%$655N/A3% of the Total MSRPSE (4A): 3.8L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 690 amp battery with run down protection; 140 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 2.86 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; touring ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent trailing arm suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; power rack-and-pinion steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; rear lip spoiler, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights, delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels; P225/60SR16 BW touringA/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, cassette player, 6 speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna; cruise control; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child safety rear door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release; 3 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smoker's package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, systems monitor, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, lights on, key in ignition, low washer fluid, door ajar, trunk ajar, turn signal on, low tire pressure; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's and passenger's1-touch down; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front 45/45 bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 6-way power adjustment, 8-way adjustment, lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; rear bench seat with fixed headrests, center pass-thru armrest; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, ignition switch light, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, dual auxiliary visors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, full overhead console with storage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo tiedowns, cargo net, cargo light; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
SLE (4A) (in addition to or instead of SE (4A) equipment): Traction control, 3.05 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust with poloished tailpipe finisher; sport ride suspension; body-colored bodyside cladding; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated outside mirrors; 17" x 7.5" 17" multi-lace silver cast aluminum wheels; P235/55HR17 BW performance A/S tires; dual zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; radio steering wheel controls; emergency S.O.S. (OnStar); instrumentation display includes compass, exterior temp, trip computer; warning indicators include low coolant, lights on, low fuel, low washer fluid, service interval, bulb failure; tracker system; rear center pass-thru armrest with storage; memory on driver's seat with 2 memory setting(s) includes settings for exterior mirrors, AC/heat controls, audio settings; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment and body-colored grille.
SSEI (4A) (in addition to or instead of SLE (4A) equipment): 3.8L V6 OHV SMPI supercharger 12-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 2.93 axle ratio; electronic stability; power rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle speed-sensing assist; passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt down; single CD player, 8 premium speakers; garage door opener; instrumentation display includes head-up display; seating capacity of 5, front 45/45 bucket seats with adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and passenger's seats include 8-way power adjustment, power 4-way lumbar support; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo net and cargo light.