Changes: Pontiac Sunfire

Revision as of 11:08, 25 November 2015

Year-to-year changes

1991

Before the Sunfire, Pontiac sold its compact cars under the name "Sunbird", a model that had been in production for 13 years. It consisted of an LE 2-door convertible, a 2-door coupe (base, GT, LE and SE), and a 4-door sedan (base and LE).

1992

The LE convertible was temporarily replaced by a new SE convertible. The base models were discontinued, and a new SE sedan was also introduced.

1993

1993 was the last model year for the GT coupe, SE convertible and the SE sedan.

1994

The LE convertible returned to the lineup for the last model year of the Pontiac Sunbird.

1995

The all-new Sunfire, Pontiac's entry-level offering for 1995, replaced the Sunbird in 1994. Seeking to attract younger, sporty-oriented, price-conscious buyers, Sunfire faces a host of competitors, including Honda Civic, Dodge/Plymouth Neon, Ford Escort, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla and corporate rival Chevy Cavalier. Sunfires roll out initially in just two models, the SE Coupe and SE Sedan. But a GT Coupe and SE Convertible will debut midyear. Standard engine for the Sunfire is a 2.2-liter ohv Four that produces 120 hp and comes with either a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission. The optional engine is the 150-hp Quad Four, mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The all-new body structure has a steel safety cage that cradles the passenger compartment, and ABS and dual airbags as standard equipment. Standard comfort and convenience features include a tilt steering wheel, variable-speed windshield wipers, tinted glass plus trunk and glovebox lamps. Uplevel seats have a lumbar adjuster, side bolsters and seatback storage pockets. Maintenance costs on all models will be reduced through the use of aluminized stainless-steel mufflers and tailpipes. Automatic transmissions are factory filled with Dexron III transmission fluid, which never needs replacement under normal conditions. All engines are designed to run with minimum maintenance for 100,000 miles, requiring only regular oil and filter changes.

Retail prices

As of mid-1994:

$11,074 (1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2DR Coupe)
$11,224 (1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4DR Sedan)

As of August 1, 1995:

$11,504 (1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2DR Coupe)
$11,674 (1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4DR Sedan)
$13,214 (1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2DR Coupe)
$17,734 (1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2DR Convertible)

Shipping prices

$485 (1995 models)
$495 (1996 models)

Specifications

2DR Coupe

Model year	Trim level	Transmission	Cylinders	Engine Size	Drive	MPG	Horsepower
1995	SE	5-speed manual	4-cylinder	2.2L	FWD	24 City/35 Highway	120

4DR Sedan

Model year	Trim level	Transmission	Cylinders	Engine Size	Drive	MPG	Horsepower
1995	SE	5-speed manual	4-cylinder	2.2L	FWD	24 City/35 Highway	120

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 *'''$485 '''(1995 models)
 *'''$495 '''(1996 models)
+==Specifications==
+===2DR Coupe===
+{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:16px;line-height:26px;"
+!Model year
+!Trim level
+!Transmission
+!Cylinders
+!Engine Size
+!Drive
+!MPG
+!Horsepower
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1995
+| style="text-align:center;"|SE
+| style="text-align:center;"|5-speed manual
+| style="text-align:center;"|4-cylinder
+| style="text-align:center;"|2.2L
+| style="text-align:center;"|FWD
+| style="text-align:center;"|24 City/35 Highway
+| style="text-align:center;"|120
+|}
+===4DR Sedan===
+{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:16px;line-height:26px;"
+!Model year
+!Trim level
+!Transmission
+!Cylinders
+!Engine Size
+!Drive
+!MPG
+!Horsepower
+|-
+| style="text-align:center;"|1995
+| style="text-align:center;"|SE
+| style="text-align:center;"|5-speed manual
+| style="text-align:center;"|4-cylinder
+| style="text-align:center;"|2.2L
+| style="text-align:center;"|FWD
+| style="text-align:center;"|24 City/35 Highway
+| style="text-align:center;"|120
+|}
 ==Gallery==