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Pontiac Grand Prix.(Family Sedans)(Cover Story)(Evaluation)
With its stiff suspension, heavy steering, and prominent exhaust sound, the Grand Prix presents a sporty veneer that comes up a little short in substance. The powertrain is responsive enough but lacks polish. Handling is secure but not agile on winding roads. The interior is a little cramped for a car of this size.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The Grand Prix rides firmly and rather busily, with frequent small motions. Sharp road bumps punch through into the cabin. The interior is quieter than the Intrepid's, but a lot of wind and road noise prevails. Handling seems agile at first but loses any crispness when the road is more demanding. The car remains forgiving and secure but lacks precision when pushed. It negotiated our avoidance maneuver on a par with the other cars here.
GM's venerable 200-hp, 3.8-liter V6 delivers responsive performance and averaged 19 mpg overall on regular fuel. The base SE trim gets a 175-hp V6 while the GTP gets a supercharged, 240-hp version of the 3.8-liter V6. The four-speed automatic shifts smoothly. Braking was very good overall.
INSIDE THE CABIN
Interior quality and fit and finish are not inspiring. The plastic trim looks and feels cheap. Many panels fit poorly and cubbies and cup holders feel insubstantial. Wires hang from the unlined trunk lid.
The low roofline and sunroof limit head room and force tall drivers to recline. The rear seat is the tightest of the group. The bench is very low with a soft, unsupportive cushion.
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