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| |production = 1999–2005 | |production = 1999–2005 | ||
| |body_style = 3-door ]<br>4-door ] | |body_style = 3-door ]<br>4-door ] | ||
| |platform = ] | |||
| |engine = 3.4 L '']'' ] | |engine = 3.4 L '']'' ] | ||
| |wheelbase = SWB: {{auto in|112.0|0}}<Br>LWB: {{auto in|120.0|0}} | |wheelbase = SWB: {{auto in|112.0|0}}<Br>LWB: {{auto in|120.0|0}} | ||
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| |weight = 3730 lb (SWB)<br>3942 lb (LWB) | |weight = 3730 lb (SWB)<br>3942 lb (LWB) | ||
| |cargo capacity = 136 ft³ | |cargo capacity = 136 ft³ | ||
| |related = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>] | |related = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>] | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| {{Infobox Automobile generation | {{Infobox Automobile generation | ||
| |name = Second generation(SV6) | |name = Second generation(SV6) | ||
| |image = ] | |image = ] | ||
| |platform = ] | |||
| |production = 2005–2007<br> 2008-present (]) | |production = 2005–2007<br> 2008-present (]) | ||
| |engine = 3.5 L '']'' ]<br>3.9 L '']'' V6<br>3.9 L '']'' V6 (Canada only) | |engine = 3.5 L '']'' ]<br>3.9 L '']'' V6<br>3.9 L '']'' V6 (Canada only) | ||
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| The '''Montana''' is a ] from the ] division of ] that replaced the ] moniker for the 1999 model year. |
The '''Montana''' is a ] from the ] division of ] that replaced the ] moniker for the 1999 model year. The Montana SV6 was discontinued after the 2006 model year in the ] because of slow sales, but will continue to be sold in ] and ]. | ||
| ==First generation (1999-2005)== | ==First generation (1999-2005)== | ||
| The Montana nameplate was used as a trim level of the ] van from 1997 to 1998, but dropped the Trans Sport name for 1999. This generation was similar to the previous generation ], the ], the ], the ], and the ]. The Opel and Vauxhall were only sold in Europe, although made in the same factory in the U.S.A as the others. Both of the Buick GL8 minivans were not sold in North America, but China. The 2000-2005 GL8 is a similiar version of the first-generation Pontiac Montana, and the 2005+ GL8 is similar to the Pontiac Montana SV6. The Pontiac Montana came in both short and long wheelbase models. The ] was one of the few minivans which provided seating for eight. Despite the Pontiac Montana's face-lift in 2005, ] continued to sell the original body style for the 2005 model year for fleet use. The last Montana rolled off the production line on ], 2004 as a ] model. | The Montana nameplate was used as a trim level of the ] van from 1997 to 1998, but dropped the Trans Sport name for 1999. This generation was similar to the previous generation ], the ], the ], the ], and the ]. The Opel and Vauxhall were only sold in Europe, although made in the same factory in the U.S.A as the others. Both of the Buick GL8 minivans were not sold in North America, but China. The 2000-2005 GL8 is a similiar version of the first-generation Pontiac Montana, and the 2005+ GL8 is similar to the Pontiac Montana SV6. The Pontiac Montana came in both short and long wheelbase models. The ] was one of the few minivans which provided seating for eight. Despite the Pontiac Montana's face-lift in 2005, ] continued to sell the original body style for the 2005 model year for fleet use. The last Montana rolled off the production line on ], 2004 as a ] model. The 15-inch ] were standard, and the 16-inches were added as an option. The ] goes from 0-62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in just 10.2 seconds, which is not bad for the minivan market. Lots of options are avaliable, like standard ], ], ], a DVD system and more. One very interesting feature in the Pontiac Montana was that the driver could not see the wipers, and extremely rare and comfortable feature in automobiles. Also, ], ], ] and more is avaliable. The ], ], ], previous generation ], the ], and ] have the best value of any minivan today, equaling or beating the ] in price. You can get an excellent deal on a new or used ] anytime. The Montana is one of the best handling minivans out there, and the sport tires, suspension, steering wheel and ] really help. The Pontiac Montana has the classic Pontiac-style red gauges; the 190 kilometers per hour speedometer and the 7,000 rpm tachometer. The Trans Sport has an 8,000 ] ]. The ] ] has a 12-valve OHV pushrod 3.4-litre 185-horsepower @5,200 rpm and 210 pound feet of torque @4,000 rpm ]. It is one of the most successful, reliable and powerful engines in the ] market, and the engine was ahead of its time. It has a 4-speed automatic ], and it even beats lots of 5-speed transmissions in the ] market. | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ==Second generation (2005-2008)== | ==Second generation (2005-2008)== | ||
| For the 2005 model year, the Montana was updated to have a design more similar to an SUV, resulting in its new name, '''Montana SV6'''. The 2005 Montana SV6 used a 3.5 ] ] ] that generated 200 ] and 220 ]. For 2006, a 3.9 L ] V6, with 240hp (179kW) and 240ft·lb (332Nm) torque, was added as an option. For 2007, the 3.5 L V6 was dropped, leaving the 3.9 L as the base engine. Consequently, the optional ] system was also dropped, since it could not handle the torque of the 3.9 L engine. A ] version of the 3.9 L V6 also became available for 2007, but was only available in Canada for the SV6. The SV6 will have a facelift in 2008 |
For the 2005 model year, the Montana was updated to have a design more similar to an SUV, resulting in its new name, '''Montana SV6'''. The 2005 Montana SV6 used a 3.5 ] ] ] that generated 200 ] and 220 ]. For 2006, a 3.9 L ] V6, with 240hp (179kW) and 240ft·lb (332Nm) torque, was added as an option. For 2007, the 3.5 L V6 was dropped, leaving the 3.9 L as the base engine, and it continues to be one of the strongest minivans out there. Consequently, the optional ] system was also dropped, since it could not handle the torque of the 3.9 L engine. A ] version of the 3.9 L V6 also became available for 2007, but was only available in Canada for the SV6. The SV6 will have a facelift in 2008. | ||
| Similar to the ], ], and ], it was the third costliest of its cousins and starting at ]24,840. In the United States, only the long-wheelbase version was sold, while Canada continues to sell it alongside the short-wheelbase version (which crossed over to the second generation for the 2006 model year). The van is built near ]. On ], ], GM announced that it would close the ] assembly plant, which produced the SV6, in 2008. However, several months later, GM announced that the SV6 would be discontinued after 2007 in the US market due to poor sales in the U.S, but it wil be redesigned for the 2008 model year. As part of most Pontiac dealerships also selling ]s and ], the ]-based ] ] will replace the Montana SV6 |
Similar to the ], ], and ], it was the third costliest of its cousins and starting at ]24,840. In the United States, only the long-wheelbase version was sold, while Canada continues to sell it alongside the short-wheelbase version (which crossed over to the second generation for the 2006 model year). The van is built near ]. On ], ], GM announced that it would close the ] assembly plant, which produced the SV6, in 2008. However, several months later, GM announced that the SV6 would be discontinued after 2007 in the US market due to poor sales in the U.S, but it wil be redesigned for the 2008 model year. As part of most Pontiac dealerships also selling ]s and ], the ]-based ] ] will replace the Montana SV6. In Canada and Mexico, where the van has a loyal following, sales will continue. The last SV6 in the United States of America rolled off the assembly line on ], ]. GM will give the 2008 Pontiac Montana a facelift for Canadian and Mexican markets to attract more buyers to see if they will improve and give a boost in sales in Canada. ] will get a redesigned version of the Pontiac Montana soon, so expect to see something big from the ] minivans soon. | ||
| == Safety Criticism == | == Safety Criticism == | ||
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| * The forces on the left lower leg were so high that the dummy's metal foot broke off at the ankle. | * The forces on the left lower leg were so high that the dummy's metal foot broke off at the ankle. | ||
| But the new Pontiac Montana SV6 has improved to a 5-star crash test rating. The ], ], ] and ] are the safest any vehicle can get, with a 'Good' Rating, the best rating there is. See external links for the official video. | |||
| ==European market== | |||
| This version of the ] was also sold in Europe as a ], alongside the ]; however, unlike the Sintra, which was based on the ], ], ], ] and the previous generation ], but wore the European ] or British ] badges and trim, the Chevrolet Trans Sport (as it was known) was trimmed and badged exactly like the ], the only differences being where ] badges were used in place of the ] badges. In all cases, the European-market vans used different front, side and rear ], different seatbelts and sundry other safety items, to comply with ECE regulations which differ from US safety standards. These models were discontinued between 2003 and 2005, depending on the market. Despite limited sales in Europe, the vehicle was particularly successful in ]. | |||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| *, ] | *, ] | ||
| http://www.gmcanada.com/gm/english/vehicles/pontiac/sv6/overview | http://www.gmcanada.com/gm/english/vehicles/pontiac/sv6/overview | ||
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| ] | ] | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 21 October 2007
- There is also a Chevrolet Montana
| Pontiac Montana | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | Pontiac Montana SV6 |
| Production | 1999–2007 (USA) 1999-Present (Canada/Mexico) |
| Assembly | Doraville, Georgia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM U platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Successor | GMC Acadia (U.S. only) |
| First generation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1999–2005 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door minivan 4-door minivan |
| Platform | GM U platform |
| Related | Buick GL8 Buick Terraza Chevrolet Uplander Chevrolet Venture Opel Sintra Vauxhall Sintra Oldsmobile Silhouette Saturn Relay Buick Rendezvous Pontiac Aztek |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.4 L LA1 V6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SWB: Template:Auto in LWB: Template:Auto in |
| Length | SWB: Template:Auto in 1999-2001 & 2004-05 LWB: Template:Auto in 2002-03 LWB: Template:Auto in |
| Width | Template:Auto in 2002-03 LWB: Template:Auto in |
| Height | SWB: Template:Auto in LWB: Template:Auto in |
| Curb weight | 3730 lb (SWB) 3942 lb (LWB) |
| Second generation(SV6) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2005–2007 2008-present (facelift) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Platform | GM U platform |
| Related | Buick GL8 Buick Terraza Chevrolet Uplander Chevrolet Venture Saturn Relay Buick Rendezvous Pontiac Aztek |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L LX9 V6 3.9 L LZ9 V6 3.9 L LGD V6 (Canada only) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | LWB: Template:Auto in SWB: Template:Auto in |
| Length | 2005-07 SWB: Template:Auto in 2008-present SWB: Template:Auto in LWB: Template:Auto in |
| Width | Template:Auto in |
| Height | LWB: Template:Auto in SWB: Template:Auto in
2008 Montana: RWB 1SA (Minivan 5-dr automatic) RWB 1SB (Minivan 5-dr automatic) EWB 1SA (Minivan 5-dr automatic) EWB 1SB (Minivan 5-dr automatic) RWB 1SC (Minivan 5-dr automatic) EWB 1SC (Minivan 5-dr automatic) wheelbase (mm) 2,870.0 2,870.0 3,077.0 3,077.0 2,870.0 3,077.0 wheelbase (in) 113.0 113.0 121.1 121.1 113.0 121.1 overall length (mm) 4,849.0 4,849.0 5,222.0 5,222.0 4,849.0 5,222.0 overall length (in) 190.9 190.9 205.6 205.6 190.9 205.6 overall width (mm) 1,830.0 1,830.0 1,830.0 1,830.0 1,830.0 1,830.0 overall width (in) 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 overall height (mm) 1,790.0 1,790.0 1,830.0 1,830.0 1,790.0 1,830.0 overall height (in) 70.5 70.5 72.0 72.0 70.5 72.0 |
The Montana is a minivan from the Pontiac division of General Motors that replaced the Pontiac Trans Sport moniker for the 1999 model year. The Montana SV6 was discontinued after the 2006 model year in the United States because of slow sales, but will continue to be sold in Canada and Mexico.
First generation (1999-2005)
The Montana nameplate was used as a trim level of the Pontiac Trans Sport van from 1997 to 1998, but dropped the Trans Sport name for 1999. This generation was similar to the previous generation Buick GL8, the Chevrolet Venture, the Oldsmobile Silhouette, the Vauxhall Sintra, and the Opel Sintra. The Opel and Vauxhall were only sold in Europe, although made in the same factory in the U.S.A as the others. Both of the Buick GL8 minivans were not sold in North America, but China. The 2000-2005 GL8 is a similiar version of the first-generation Pontiac Montana, and the 2005+ GL8 is similar to the Pontiac Montana SV6. The Pontiac Montana came in both short and long wheelbase models. The Pontiac Montana was one of the few minivans which provided seating for eight. Despite the Pontiac Montana's face-lift in 2005, Pontiac continued to sell the original body style for the 2005 model year for fleet use. The last Montana rolled off the production line on March 31, 2004 as a 2005 model. The 15-inch tires were standard, and the 16-inches were added as an option. The Montana goes from 0-62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in just 10.2 seconds, which is not bad for the minivan market. Lots of options are avaliable, like standard ABS, daytime running lamps, tachometer, a DVD system and more. One very interesting feature in the Pontiac Montana was that the driver could not see the wipers, and extremely rare and comfortable feature in automobiles. Also, traction control, 4WD, disk brakes and more is avaliable. The Pontiac Montana, Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Trans Sport, previous generation Buick GL8, the Opel Sintra, and Vauxhall Sintra have the best value of any minivan today, equaling or beating the Dodge Caravan in price. You can get an excellent deal on a new or used Pontiac Montana anytime. The Montana is one of the best handling minivans out there, and the sport tires, suspension, steering wheel and weight distribution really help. The Pontiac Montana has the classic Pontiac-style red gauges; the 190 kilometers per hour speedometer and the 7,000 rpm tachometer. The Trans Sport has an 8,000 rpm tachometer. The Pontiac Montana has a 12-valve OHV pushrod 3.4-litre 185-horsepower @5,200 rpm and 210 pound feet of torque @4,000 rpm V6. It is one of the most successful, reliable and powerful engines in the minivan market, and the engine was ahead of its time. It has a 4-speed automatic transmission, and it even beats lots of 5-speed transmissions in the minivan market.
Second generation (2005-2008)
For the 2005 model year, the Montana was updated to have a design more similar to an SUV, resulting in its new name, Montana SV6. The 2005 Montana SV6 used a 3.5 L High Value 3500 LX9 V6 that generated 200 hp and 220 ft·lbf. For 2006, a 3.9 L LZ9 V6, with 240hp (179kW) and 240ft·lb (332Nm) torque, was added as an option. For 2007, the 3.5 L V6 was dropped, leaving the 3.9 L as the base engine, and it continues to be one of the strongest minivans out there. Consequently, the optional AWD system was also dropped, since it could not handle the torque of the 3.9 L engine. A flex-fuel version of the 3.9 L V6 also became available for 2007, but was only available in Canada for the SV6. The SV6 will have a facelift in 2008.
Similar to the Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, and Buick Terraza, it was the third costliest of its cousins and starting at US$24,840. In the United States, only the long-wheelbase version was sold, while Canada continues to sell it alongside the short-wheelbase version (which crossed over to the second generation for the 2006 model year). The van is built near Atlanta, Georgia. On November 21, 2005, GM announced that it would close the Doraville, Georgia assembly plant, which produced the SV6, in 2008. However, several months later, GM announced that the SV6 would be discontinued after 2007 in the US market due to poor sales in the U.S, but it wil be redesigned for the 2008 model year. As part of most Pontiac dealerships also selling Buicks and GMCs, the Lambda-based GMC Acadia crossover SUV will replace the Montana SV6. In Canada and Mexico, where the van has a loyal following, sales will continue. The last SV6 in the United States of America rolled off the assembly line on July 7, 2006. GM will give the 2008 Pontiac Montana a facelift for Canadian and Mexican markets to attract more buyers to see if they will improve and give a boost in sales in Canada. General Motors will get a redesigned version of the Pontiac Montana soon, so expect to see something big from the GM minivans soon.
Safety Criticism
A crash test video of the 1997 Trans Sport/Montana has received some criticism due to extreme damage to the vehicle in the 40 mph crash test. The minivan received a "Poor" rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and although they were improved later on to 5 stars driver, 4 stars passenger, 3 stars rear passenger, and 4 stars rear passenger, some comments made by the IIHS first test in 1997 were:
- Major Collapse of the occupant compartment left little survival space for the driver.
- Extreme steering wheel movement snapped the dummy's head backward.
- The unnatural position of the dummy's left foot indicates that an occupant's left leg would have been seriously injured in a real-world crash of this severity.
- The forces on the left lower leg were so high that the dummy's metal foot broke off at the ankle.
But the new Pontiac Montana SV6 has improved to a 5-star crash test rating. The Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV6, Buick Terraza and Saturn Relay are the safest any vehicle can get, with a 'Good' Rating, the best rating there is. See external links for the official video.
European market
This version of the Pontiac Trans Sport was also sold in Europe as a Chevrolet, alongside the Opel/Vauxhall Sintra; however, unlike the Sintra, which was based on the Pontiac Trans Sport, Pontiac Montana, Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and the previous generation Buick GL8, but wore the European Opel or British Vauxhall badges and trim, the Chevrolet Trans Sport (as it was known) was trimmed and badged exactly like the Pontiac Trans Sport, the only differences being where Chevrolet badges were used in place of the Pontiac badges. In all cases, the European-market vans used different front, side and rear lighting equipment, different seatbelts and sundry other safety items, to comply with ECE regulations which differ from US safety standards. These models were discontinued between 2003 and 2005, depending on the market. Despite limited sales in Europe, the vehicle was particularly successful in Sweden.
External links
http://www.gmcanada.com/gm/english/vehicles/pontiac/sv6/overview
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