2005 Pontiac Pursuit SE Sport Road Test

2005 Pontiac Pursuit SE Sport

Type: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, compact, four-door sedan

Seats: Five

Base price: $20,795

Price as tested: $24,915 (options $3,070,air tax $100, destination $950)

Warranty: 3 years/60,000 kms

Engine: 2.2L L4 DOHC 16 valves, 145-hp @ 5,400, 155-lb-ft of torque @ 4,000

Transmission: 4 speed automatic (optional), 5-speed manual

Suspension: Front suspension: Independent uses MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar; Rear suspension: Semi-independent torsion beam with stabilizer bar.

Brakes: Front disc/rear drum, anti-lock

Wheels: 16-in. alloy

Tires: P205/55R16 all-season

Wheelbase: 2623 mm (103.3 in.)

Overall length: 4580 mm (180.3 in.)

Overall height: 1450 mm (58.0 in.)

Overall width: 1725 mm (67.9 in.)

Curb weight: 1268 kg (2789 lb.)

Optional features: Curtain airbags ($395); leather seats ($1,200); 4-speed automatic transmission ($1,250); AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo/performance enhanced audio ($445); OnStar $1,230); package discount (-$500)

Fuel economy: City: 9.9 L/100 km (29 m.p.g.), Hwy: 6.6 L/100 km (43 m.p.g.)

Fuel type: Regular gasoline
photo:John LeBlanc