2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix come with GT and GTP models. Two versions of the GT model are available, GT1 and GT2. The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix continues as a 5-passenger 4-dr sedan with front-wheel drive and V6 power engine. 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 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is taller, wider, and much cleaner in appearance than the previous model. The appearance is aggressive and sporty, yet clean and classy. The rear window of this five-passenger sedan slings back coupe-like to a very short trunk. But here the design presents an illusion. Open the big trunk lid and you’ll find plenty of space — 453 litres (16 cu ft).
A fully-independent suspension and disc brakes all-round add to the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix’s personality. Pontiac uses the traditional pushrod V-6 for its Grand Prix, with 200 hp. The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix gets a supercharged version delivering 260 hp with 280 lb-ft. of torque with 4-speed automatic transmission.
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake force distribution are standard, the latter automatically adjusts the amount of braking force distributed to each wheel. Then front, side, and side-curtain air bags are available to lessen the damage to the occupants.
Interior
- 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Interior
The interior of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has been refreshed starting with a very tidy instrument panel. Interior revisions included new materials and a new dashboard. The dashboard features a set of round gauges trimmed in a satin metallic finish, very tasteful. The center stack features flush fit HVAC and audio controls (the door mounted switchgear is also flush fitted). Seating is generous for four, five in a pinch. The seating material takes advantage of better fabrics and leather than the previous model.
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix’s seats are supportive and comfortable. The outside mirrors are remarkably large for a sedan. The instrument panel, pleasing in its three-dimensional, simple layout, is readily visible through the smart 3-spoke steering wheel. The large center speedometer stands out from and overlaps the tachometer and the circle containing the fuel and temperature gauges.
The perception of quality is indeed way up, with mostly solid-feeling plastics, and nicely-executed details like the heavy chrome door handles and column stalks that are now up there with the best in the business. Pontiac’s traditional shiny gray buttons are gone, replaced by matte-black ones with well-damped motions and grown-up graphics rather than long text labels.
Despite these interior quibbles, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix’s packaging flexibility is world class. It has a wide pass-through from the trunk to the cabin, rear doors that swing open to about 90 degrees, and a fold-forward front passenger seat. Curtain side airbags were optional on GT2 and GTP, unavailable on GT1.
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