In general, those looking for the tricky combination of
luxury full-size sporty sedan that can also serve as a perfect
business and family vehicle should look no further than
the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. With an awesome collection
of standard features and optional add-ons, this powerful
front-wheel drive is a solid entry to this very competitive
class.
Available Models
The 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has and SE, SLE and SLEi, which
has the top level of luxury and the most powerful engine.
However, neither power nor standard equipment are scarce
in the SE edition.
Interior Features
The 2003 Pontiac Bonneville line starts with the SE and
it has a long list of features that includes air conditioning,
cruise control, cloth upholstery on front buckets and a
rear bench seat, and AM/FM/CD player and a full collection
of power features; windows, mirrors, door locks and steering.
Also representative of the relatively high level of luxury
available at this base level is the 6-way power driver's
seat.
Once the SLE is added, OnStar Service, leather-wrapped
steering and many other items are included. Then, with the
SLEi, leather upholstery, automatic climate control, Monsoon
Stereo and a 12-way power driver seat are included. This
car is already in the dictionary beside "fully-loaded"
but many more options are available for those who want a
lower trim level with a few specific desired add-ons.
Exterior Features
The Bonneville has an assortment of sporty exterior details
that give it a sleek and racy look. These include the rear
spoiler, fog lights and alloy wheels. Optional features
include a power sunroof.
Performance
A 3.8-liter overhead cam V6 is the powerhouse under the
Bonneville's hood. It is standard on all models except the
SLEi, where the V6 is supercharged. The first one has 205
hp at 5200rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. This
engine gets 20/29 mpg (city/hwy). The SLEi has 240 hp at
5200 rpm while producing 280 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm
and it gets 18/27 mpg.
The list of other handling and performance details, at
the SLEi level, includes traction control, antiskid and
a load-levelling performance suspension.
Safety and Security
Dual front and front side airbags, a theft deterrent system,
4-wheel antilock brakes and a tire-pressure monitor top
off the selection of safety and security enhancements.
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