Reviews: The 2005 Pontiac Montana
By Alex Smith
Introduction
The 2005 Montana is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Pontiac. It is Pontiac's entry into the INCOMPLETE EXTENDED VAN market. It has a retail price of $26,040 USD in 2005.
Montana Dimensions
In 2005 the Montana has an overall length of 201.30 inches and a width of 72.70 inches. It sits a total of 68.10 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Montana a turning radius of 39.70 inches. It uses 215/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 120.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Montana comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3942 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 3.4L V6 OHV 12V engine is rated at 19 miles/gallon city and 26 miles/gallon highway out of a 25.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Montana retails for $26,040 USD with a invoice price of $23,566 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $715 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Automatic Load-Leveling, Traction Control, Front Side Airbag, Electronic Parking Aid.
Exterior color choices include Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Bronzemist Metallic, Liquid Silver Metallic, Sedona Beige Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Stealth Gray Metallic, Summit White with interior choices of Gray Cloth Interior, Gray Leather Interior, Taupe Cloth Interior, Taupe Leather Interior. The Montana seats 7 people with 39.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 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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