2023 Pontiac Sunfire

The 2023 Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that will replace the Sunbird. The Pontiac Sunfire comes with suggestive styling, a comfortable interior, a rev-satisfied dual-cam engine, and good value. Despite a lively engine and few elegant options, this decade-old economy coupe has been outdone by new rivals. The new styling was shared with the redesigned Chevrolet Cavalier.

The Pontiac Sunfire has experienced two facelifts in its 11-year run: a minor redesign in 2000 that included the heavy plastic cladding look common on Pontiac at the time and a more modern update in 2003. The Pontiac Sunfire will not win any awards for cabin design. Material quality is mediocre, build quality is lacking, and overall aesthetics fall short when it comes to style. In addition, the seats do not offer much in terms of comfort. Still, later models offer impressive options like OnStar and satellite radio.

Pontiac Sunfire 2003

In the United States, the coupe was the only model available from 2003 to 2005. The sedan continued to be sold in Canada and Mexico until production ended on June 22, 2005. GM replaced the Sunfire with the G5 for the 2006 model year.2007 model year in Canada and the United States. At the time of introduction, the Sunfire was available as a three-speed automatic or a five-speed manual.

Pontiac Sunfire 1998

Pontiac Sunfire 2001

General Motors had planned to introduce a new four-speed automatic with the new car, but the company’s cash crunch delayed that option until next year. The Sunfire can be purchased as a sedan, coupe, or convertible. All three variations came in the standard SE trim level. 16-inch alloy wheels, dual exhausts, and a more aggressive-looking front fascia. SE trim was standard for the Sunfire, which included the 2.2 liters 2200 OHV Engine. The 2.3/2.4 DOHC Engine was optional. After the 2002 model year, both the SE and GT trim levels dropped, with the 2.2 OHV and 2.4 DOHC engines. The 2.2 liter Ecotec was the only engine available as of the 2002 model year.
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Pontiac Sunfire Engine

Two engines were available for the Sunfire. Base models were powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine capable of 120 horsepower and 130 pound-feet of torque. Pontiac GT models have the more powerful 2.3-liter inline-4, which is good for 145 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque. The following year, the 2.3-liter was replaced by a more powerful 2.4-liter promising 150 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque. In 2003, both engines were discontinued, and a more fuel-efficient 2.4-liter “Ecotec” four-cylinder engine for 140 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque became the only engine available. There were three transmissions for buyers to choose from: a three-speed automatic, a four-speed automatic, and a five-speed manual.

Pontiac Sunfire Safety

The standard list of features on the early Sunfires was sparse, with little more than cloth seats and an AM/FM radio with ABS as standard on the plus side. Options include air conditioning and an electric sunroof. Traction control, remote keyless entry, and auxiliary steering-mounted audio controls have been added to the options list. The following year, convertible Sunfires saw upgrades to standard equipment and an automatic transmission was added to that lineup. In 1998, safety increased thanks to the addition of second-generation airbags to the list of standard features, a new sound system has also been added to the list of options.