- sedan 94,231
- 6,888 high price
- Seguin, TX
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 94,231 silver automatic
2007 pontiac grand prix review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Comfort and utility with fun and flair. introductionsince 1962, the pontiac grand prix has been a family-size car with custom-car styling and a performance-car attitude. The first two generations of grand prix were big cars, too, even by 1960s standards. Those features include leather/suede upholstery, heated front seats, and a front passenger seat that folds flat. lineupthe 2007 pontiac grand prix is offered in three primary trim levels: base, gt and gxp. Base models have a normally aspirated 3. 8-liter v6; the gt comes with a supercharged 3. 8-liter v6; and the gxp is powered by a 5. 3-liter v8. Abs 600) is optional and comes with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and advanced traction control. It can also be had in a $945 security package that also includes curtain side airbags. An available $965 preferred package includes a fold-flat front passenger seat, remote engine starting, a trip computer, a cargo net, and several interior upgrades. the gt's 24,665) supercharged v6 boosts output to 260 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 280 pount-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. All gt models add abs with brake-based traction control, electronic (rather than hydraulic) power steering, remote engine starting, the preferred package's upgraded interior appointments, 17-inch tires, and a sport suspension. The curtain side airbags are available separately for the gt at a cost of $395. the performance-oriented gxp boasts a 5. 3-liter transverse-mounted v8 that makes 303 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 323 pound-feet or torque at 4400 rpm. It's automatic transmission comes with tapshift (touch activated power) that provides a pair of steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual shift capability. Gxp models also get bigger brakes, an antiskid system, leather and suede upholstery, dual-zone climate controls, heated front seats, an upgraded monsoon sound system, a head-up instrument display, 255/45wr18 front and 225/50wr18 rear bridgestone potenza tires, and polished alloy wheels. The suspension is even sportier, with higher spring rates, a nine-millimeter lower ride height, and a larger rear stabilizer bar. options for base and gt models include a premium package with leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a fold-flat front passenger seat 940 base, $1015 gt); xm satellite radio 199); a custom accessories package with a unique rear spoiler, front grille inserts, and stainless steel exhaust tips 675); and polished alloy wheels 495). all models are offered with a sun and sound package that includes a power sunroof and a monsoon audio system with in-dash six-disc cd changer 1090 base and gt with premium package, $1195 gxp). A navigation system paired with the upgraded monsoon sound system costs $2540 for base and gt models $2145 for gxp. curtain airbags 395) are available on all models. walkarounda commitment to style separates the grand prix from other mid-size transportation pods. The rear end is as muscular as a speed skater's. Pronounced, enlarged taillights are mounted at the corners. A discreet spoiler finishes the deck lid. through the taillights and extended into the sheet metal are two horizontal bulges, like cladding segments escaped from the sides of a grand am. If this were a fashion story, we would say they were 'to add eye interest' to the rear. Anyway, following a grand prix down the highway is a pleasant occupation. The rear is important in appearance and certainly distinguishable from its road mates. up front, the slightly sculptured hood flows into pontiac's trademark twin kidney grille. It looks a bit like a tight smirk or knowing grin. The headlights are even more slanted and attenuated than on the previous grand prix. the so-called coke-bottle sides are marked by two parallel character lines through the two doors about a hand's span below the door handles. Gratefully, there's no cladding, side character lines can be off-putting. One reason the new grand prix looks best in black is because black hides these creases. the aerodynamic door handles are easy enough to use, but can be hard to grab and hold onto when in a hurry. interiorthe grand prix interior is a product of 1990s gm, when interior quality waned. However, pontiac made enough upgrades along the way to make the cabin a pleasant enough environment that is appropriate for the price. leather and satin nickel set the tone for the interior style, and materials pleasant to both the eye and fingertips continue the experience. All of the controls are well-marked and within arm's reach. The seats are supportive and comfortable. The leather-wrapped steering wheel fills the hand just right. The outside mirrors are remarkably large for a sedan. The coupelike body design can make headroom tight for rear seat riders. The rear seat bottoms are also flat and set low, making long-trip comfort an issue. The large center speedometer stands out from and overlaps the tachometer (on the left) and the circle containing the fuel and temperature gauges (on the right). No cluttering inner-ring of numbers. Below an organized cluster of white icons on simple black buttons and dials keep the driver tuned in, warm or cool, etc. Pleasing to look at and nothing bewildering. the cabin is comfortable and pleasant to look at, but what is really special is its functionality and flexibility. Not only do the back seats fold down in pairs or singly (with a 60/40 split) to effectively increase cargo capacity, the back of the front passenger seat folds forward on gxp (optional on base and gt), table flat. all this flat and nearly flat space can be accessed through the trunk, which benefits from a particularly low lift-over height. Thus it's easy to fold the appropriate seats and load long objects into the vehicle: a roll of carpet or a ladder or skis or italian market umbrellas. That trunk opening besides being lower is also about ten inches wider. The products had to be stripped of their packing to manipulate them through car doors. Cognizant of that problem, grand prix engineers redesigned the doors to swing out 82 degrees, improving ingress and egress for people and stuff. when driving alone, the driver can use. driving impressionthe pontiac grand prix has always been fun to drive, and t.
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