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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
Date Published: 2/20/08

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
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MSRP:
$21,330 - 27,330

Invoice:
$20,157 - 25,827

Class:
Midsize Car
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base Rating (See All
Ratings)
Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 5.6
Fuel Economy 5 5.2
Ride Quality 7 6.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 6.1
Quietness 7 6.2
Controls 5 6.8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 3 5
Cargo Room 5 4.5
Value within Class 6 6.1
Total Score: 58 58.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Review
These midsize sedans are slightly larger than Pontiac's G6 models. Grand Prix comes in three models. Base models have a 200-hp V6. GTs have a 260-hp supercharged V6. GXPs use a 303-hp V8 with GM's Active Fuel Management, which deactivates four cylinders while cruising to save fuel. All engines team with a 4-speed automatic transmission. GXP adds Pontiac's TAPshift steering wheel paddles for manual operation. All models come with OnStar assistance and 4-wheel disc brakes. GT and GXP add ABS and traction control, which are optional for the base model. Curtain side airbags are optional on GT and GXP. A navigation system is available.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.

Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Our Recommended picks include Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, and Subaru Outback and Legacy.

New or significantly redesigned models include Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Volkswagen Passat.
News
Though Grand Prix plans seem to be in flux at the moment, a redesign is said to be slated for model-year 2008 or '09. The makeover may move this Pontiac to a new platform and back to rear-wheel drive, but that can't be confirmed. We may get a clearer picture at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show, where Pontiac is scheduled to show a concept car said to preview the next-generation Grand Prix.
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