2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek: Year-to-Year Changes

2002 Pontiac Aztek: Alterations to its controversial styling and more standard features highlighted the 2002 Aztek. The former GT trim level was dropped, leaving two base models, one with front-wheel drive and the other with GM's Versatrak all-wheel drive. The most notable appearance change was a revised paint scheme that substituted body-color trim for most of the previous gray lower-body cladding. Wheel designs also changed, including three-spoke alloy wheels for the 2WD model. An insulated front console cooler and CD player were now standard instead of optional. Traction control was optional with two-wheel drive. Other options included heated leather front seats, a slide-out cargo-floor with storage bins and rollaway wheels, and GM's OnStar system. Buick now offered a crossover vehicle similar to the Aztek, called the Rendezvous. Styling was less jarring and a Rendezvous could seat seven, versus the Aztek's five.

2003 Pontiac Aztek: Antilock braking and front side airbags were now optional, not standard, on front-drive models. A DVD-based video entertainment system joined the option list. Wheels were restyled, and an XM Satellite radio became available.

2004 Pontiac Aztek: New for 2004 is a Rally Edition appearance package. It includes unique interior and exterior trim, a lowered ride-height suspension, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Another new available option for '04 is a MP3 package upgrade, which includes steering wheel audio controls.

2005 Pontiac Aztek: Aztek received no changes in 2005.