Reviews: The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
By Tom Brown
Introduction
The 1996 Sunfire is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Pontiac. It is Pontiac's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $11,874 USD in 1996.
Sunfire Dimensions
In 1996 the Sunfire has an overall length of 181.70 inches and a width of 67.90 inches. It sits a total of 54.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 38.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Sunfire a turning radius of inches. It uses 195/70R14 tires with a wheelbase of 104.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Sunfire comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 3-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2714 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Sunfire gets 25 miles/gallon city and 34 - 37 miles/gallon highway off a 15.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Sunfire are also available.
Pricing
The Sunfire retails for $11,874 USD with a invoice price of USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering, Cassette Player.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Sunfire seats 5 people with 42.10 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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