2000 Pontiac Bonneville: Road Test
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- MSRP: $23,755 -$32,180
- Invoice: $21,736 -$29,445
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Our road test for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville help you decide if a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 5.6 |
Strong, despite Bonneville's slight weight gain. SE and SLE have good throttle response throughout the speed range, while the strong SSEi's does 0-60 mph in a brisk 7 seconds. With either engine, the transmission changes gears smoothly and downshifts quickly for passing.
FUEL ECONOMY
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4.6 |
Our test SE averaged 20.6 mpg, a good figure for a full-size sedan. The SSEi requires premium fuel and averaged 15.7 mpg in our tests.
RIDE QUALITY
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 6.1 |
The SE rides softer than the sporty SLE and SSEi, but all are comfortable enough over bumps.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 4.9 |
Generally balanced and composed on any model, but SLE and SSEi feel sharpest, thanks in part to their lower-profile 17-inch tires. The SSEi's StabiliTrak antiskid system is designed to selectively brake the front wheels to counteract skids in turns. Our test SSEi suffered annoying torque steer (pulling to one side in hard acceleration).
QUIETNESS
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 6 |
Engines are smooth, but highway wind rush and noises from suspension and tires over coarse or rough surfaces don't bespeak top-drawer engineering.
CONTROLS
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5.3 |
Flamboyant dashboard design doesn't hide any gauges or controls, but the overall look is cluttered with numerous curved cut lines and eight prominent air vents. Hard plastic surfaces give a low-budget feel.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.9 |
Two adults get plenty of room. The middle position is a real squeeze.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.8 |
Taller passengers will miss the 2000's lost inch of rear headroom, 3-across seating is a squeeze, and the entire cushion is too soft and poorly shaped to provide comfortable support. Overall, there's not much more usable room than in Pontiac's midsize Grand Prix.
CARGO ROOM
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.8 |
Numerous interior storage cubbies, although the front cupholders won't hold large beverages, The rear seat has a fold-down armrest and a trunk pass-through. The trunk is large, but the lid's hinges dip into the load area.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 6.3 |
A $25,000 SE is a good big-car value, and accounts for 65 percent of Bonneville sales. We like supercharged power, but a loaded SSEi can top $34,000--well into the near-luxury realm, where most cars have more panache and refinement.
Total Score
| SE | SSEi | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | 50 | 57.3 |
Total Score: 52
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