2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Fresh styling and more available power keynote a major revamp to Pontiac's midsize car. Launched in spring as an early 2004 model, Grand Prix continues as a 5-passenger 4-dr sedan with front-wheel drive and V6 power. Wheelbase is unchanged, but the new body is slightly longer. Rear leg room increases about a half inch, rear head room shrinks about the same. The lineup consists of base GT1, better-equipped GT2, and top-line GTP models, the last highlighted by a new Competition Group performance option. GTs continue with a 200-hp V6. GTPs get a supercharged version with 260 hp, up 20 hp from last year. A 4-speed automatic remains the sole transmission, though the GTP's Comp G package features Pontiac's new TAPshift that allows manual-shift control via paddles on the steering wheel. It also includes a performance-tuned suspension and antiskid system. All models have 4-wheel disc brakes. ABS and traction control are optional on GT1, standard on the other models. GTs have 16-inch wheels, GTPs 17s; a tire-inflation monitor is standard on all but the GT1. Interior revisions include new materials and a new dashboard. Head-protecting curtain side airbags are optional on GT2 and GTP, unavailable on GT1. Torso side airbags are not offered. OnStar assistance, head-up instrument display, and satellite radio are available.