About the Pontiac MontanaThe Pontiac Montana was one of several minivans offered by General Motors between 1997 and 2006 in the U.S. market. This minivan was available in both short wheelbase and extended wheelbase configurations. Of the minivans produced on the same platform by General Motors, the Pontiac Montana is considered to be the sportiest of the group, with unique body cladding and sport oriented exterior and interior cues.Engine choices for the Pontiac Montana included the 3.5-liter high value" V6 and a 3.9-liter V6. The 3.5-liter V6 was offered as a standard engine, producing 200 horsepower and 220 pound feet of torque. The 3.5-liter V6 offered better performance, delivering 240 horsepower and 240 pound feet of torque. The 3.5-liter V6 was dropped for the 2007 model year, leaving the 3.9-liter V6 as the only available engine for the Montana until it was discontinued in 2008. A flex-fuel version of the 3.9-liter engine was offered in Canada. This engine operates on E85, a special blend of fuel consisting of 85 percent ethanol, as well as on gasoline. The sole... View more transmission choice for the Montana is a four-speed automatic with overdrive. Based on the same platform and general design as the Chevrolet Venture and Oldsmobile Silhouette, the Pontiac Montana served as the replacement for the Pontiac Trans Sport minvan. In response to the popularity of the SUV and crossovers in particular, the Montana was given a makeover in order to capitalize on the public's desire for crossovers. The Montana was given a new moniker, the Montana SV6, and a new front fascia that was taller and less aerodynamic, in order to make it look more like an SUV. Various features for the Montana included air conditioning, front and rear reading lights, speed proportional power steering, stereo with CD player and MP3 playback capabiity, DVD player with video monitor and audio/video remote control. Safety features for the Montana included four-wheel anti-lock brakes, child seat anchors, ventilated front disc brakes, engine immobilizer for preventing auto theft and dual front air bags with a passenger seat sensor that disables the passenger side air bag based on occupant weight. All Montanas came available with the OnStar assistance service. Prices for the Pontiac Montana started at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $24,250, with a loaded Montana reaching $28,000. According to the EPA's fuel economy estimates, the Pontiac Montana was capable of achieving 16 miles per gallon in city driving and 23 miles per gallon on the highway. View less | |||
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