2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: Overview

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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 

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  • MSRP: $20,455 -$25,630
  • Invoice: $18,716 -$23,451

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Pros

  • Acceleration
  • Steering/handling

Cons

  • Fuel economy (supercharged engine)
  • Rear-seat entry/exit (2-dr)

Vehicle Highlights

Grand Prix offers a sedan in base SE trim and sedans and coupes in sportier GT form and in high-performance GTP versions. All have a V6 engine: the SE a 3.1 liter, GTs a 3.8, GTPs a supercharged 3.8. Automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel discs, traction control, and tire inflation monitor are standard. General Motors' OnStar assistance system and head-up instrument display are standard on GTP, optional on GT. Grand Prix shares its platform with the Buick Century and Regal and the Oldsmobile Intrigue, but only Pontiac offers a coupe body style.

COMPETITION

Perennial Best Buys Honda Accord and Toyota Camry continue to shine with refinement, model diversity, and comfort. Both come in coupe and sedan forms, offer economic 4-cylinder or sporty V6 power, have room for four adults, and are reasonably priced.

Recommended models include the smooth Chevrolet Impala, the import-flavored Chevy Malibu, the sporty Nissan Maxima, surprising Olds Intrigue, and the good-looking Pontiac Grand Prix. All come with V6 power, offer lots of standard equipment, and have pleasing road manners that will suit a variety of driving styles. We've also added the Ford Taurus and clone Mercury Sable to our Recommended list.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category SE sdn Rating Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 4.9
Fuel Economy 6 5.4
Ride Quality 6 5.3
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 5.1
Quietness 6 5.2
Controls 5 6
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 4.1
Cargo Room 5 4.5
Value within Class 8 5.8
Total Score: 55 51.8

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