2003 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe - For the Young and Young at Heart
With an all-new Sunfire lineup due out in 2005, the need for a mid-cycle makeover was necessary to keep Pontiac's popular entry model viable in an increasingly competitive marketplace. After all it has been seven years since the model received a significant redesign, its new skin was well overdue.
Easily evident in the coupe, a new swooping front end with a completely redesigned grille, headlight clusters, hood and front fascia with integrated fog lamps brings the model up to date. The more subtle restyling of its rear end, including a new decklid, taillights and fascia is tastefully executed. If you liked the Sunfire previously you'll probably like the new model. It's even more extroverted, highlighted by its 3-spoke chromed wheel covers. Four new colors add to the excitement, Electric Blue Metallic, Liquid Gray Metallic, Summit White and Victory Red.
The modifications continue on the inside, with an updated instrument panel. The most noticeable change is the replacement of the ovoid air-vents at the center-dash position with much larger round ones, cleaning up the overall dash design. The attractively arced gauge cluster hood remains as does the center stack, housing the HVAC and audio controls. New stylish seat fabrics do the most to transform the interior's look and feel while the bench in the rear now incorporates 60/40 split-folding seatbacks, making loading long items possible even when carrying three occupants.