Pontiac Montana – An Appraisal of 2005 Model

Pontiac Montana Mini Van

Similar to its GM siblings – the Uplander Chevrolet, Terraza Buick and Saturn Relay – the Pontiac Montana is able to avoid the awful connotation of minivan. To allure those customers who hate or disapproves of minivans’ lukewarm image, the company blends the mid-van functionality and the rugged shape body. This marketing strategy is adopted by Montana to raise its sale and to avoid any possible crash on the market.
The 2005 Montana crossover mid-van sport vehicle has a FWD or 4 Wheel Versatrak drive and also 2 wheel drive, which is able to cut torque between its right and left wheels, along with the rear and front wheel. The third and the second row bench seats are able to be removed off the minivan or just fold them down in case of a need. The remote starter is made optional feature. For those people who want to have assistance on exit and entry, Pontiac Montana dealers can load a seat with power, Sit and lift. Operating through a remote system for hand, it gives you a power access for the second row and right side seats.

Pontiac Montana SUV

It has the styling of SUV and contains the shape of a down plate skid, which is used for the intake of air for its engine of V6. A comparatively long hood stretches from the determined front dashboard, and the minivan has large, C pillars of the color of body. Headlights are wrapped over and back of the hood. The company is of the view that the lights, crystalline, lenses installed deep in the cavities gives the look of fog light however, the real fog lights are not required. The accent of chrome encircles the twin port signature, mesh lattice. Pontiac Montana has a small panty height just like other minivan.
The capacity is not really a bad one, but actually a commendable one. Seven people can easily sit in to it and have a very good arrangement of seats. Praise is for the benches in the rear, the second row bench and the third row bench. You can easily fold the second row bench to make a space for the third row. The cargo capacity increases up to 138 cubic feet, once all the benches are sprawled down.

Pontiac Montana Safety

For the 35 mph front impact crash test in 1997, the Pontiac Montana minivan received four stars and three stars for the protection of the driver and passengers respectively. For the side impact crash test the car received five stars for the protection of the front and rear passengers. Given its poor results at crash test, all the safety and security questions raised were reviewed in the next model and at the crash test the Montana SV6 received the highest rating.
Thus, this 2005 model glamorous family vehicle is laden with security parameters. Various features are made available and some are optional like airbags for impact and the electronic StabiliTrack stability specifications. The PhatNoise and the Digital Media Mobile Powered systems are the qualities that make the Pontiac Montana stand bright in the comity of minivans across the globe.

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February 10, 2012Permalink Leave a comment

Pontiac Montana – A Minivan Scramble

Pontiac Montana – A Minivan Scramble

Pontiac Montana was a car model manufactured by General Motors. It was a concept car that was known under various names. This new concept car was introduced in 1990 under the moniker Trans Sport Pontiac. In 1997 the Montana mark was combined with Trans Sport. With this concept car gaining in popularity, in 1999, the car model was most known under the moniker Montana.
In 2005 the design of the Pontiac Montana was reviewed and modified. As from this year, it was produced as a front-wheel drive and the body length of the minivan was extended and thus it was less aerodynamic. The 2005 model was a brand-new minivan model that was renamed Montana SV6 that replaced the old model of Montana minivan.
The pontiac montana SV6 was portrayed as being a sporty minivan whose popularity was widespread. But, following a sharp drop in sales, the manufacturing of this model was discontinued in 2006 in the United States of America. Nevertheless, in other countries it remained one of the most popular car models. In 2010 General Motors introduced a new model on the market but the Pontiac brand was discontinued following financial and internal ramifications.

pontiacmontana Pontiac Montana – A Minivan Scramble
The first generation of Pontiac Montana was manufactured from 1997 to 2005. The body style varied between three door minivans to four door minivans. Both long wheelbase and short wheelbase models were manufactured and accordingly the length, width and height of the minivan varied. The engine capacity was of 3.4 L and in 2001 the car came with a new steering wheel.

2nd Generation of Pontiac Montana

The second generation of pontiac montana was manufactured between 2005 and 2009. The aerodynamic of this generation was reviewed following redesigning of the minivan. Only four door models were available. The engine capacity varied from 3.5 L to 3.9 L and both long wheelbase and short wheelbase minivans were manufactured.

Pontiac Montana passed Crash test

All car models have to pass a crash test for safety issues. In 1997, the 40 mph crash test raised much criticism because the minivans came out of this crash test badly damaged and ‘total lost’. Therefore, after this first crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety poorly rated Pontiac Montana in terms of safety and performance. The Institute observed that this crash test demonstrated that in a real car accident of this gravity: the driver and occupants of the minivan had little chance to survive since the occupant compartment collapsed; the movement of the steering wheel would have snapped the head of the car occupants backwards and because of the extreme forces on the left, the left leg of the car occupants would have been badly injured with the risk of a broken ankle.
All these factors added to its worries and most of the people were wary about the security parameters for pontiac montana. There was a need that the company comes out with more addressed concerns of the people. However, the Pontiac Montana was discontinued not because of security and safety concerns but also following decreasing sales in some countries. Hence, the pontiac montana plants where this model was manufactured were shut down and Pontiac brand was demised.

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November 20, 2011Permalink Leave a comment

Pontiac Montana – Still the Minivan for You

Pontiac Montana – Still the Minivan for You

Pontiac Montana was the first minivan concept manufactured by General Motors under the Trans Pontiac Sport and later in 1997 the Montana mark was added. It was a popular minivan in many countries such as Mexico and Canada while in other countries like the United States of America it was less popular. His popularity and sales dropping, the model was discontinued.
While Pontiac Montana did not gain success in some countries, yet in other countries it gained in popularity for various reasons. The automobile industry is one of the contemporary industries that are experiencing constant technological innovations and transformations. New and innovative car designs and new technologically advanced engine are always introduced on the market. Although following all these revolutionary transformations, the popularity of minivans is dropping. Yet in some countries it remains the preferred vehicle. Still there are many reasons for the popularity of this model.

minivan Pontiac Montana – Still the Minivan for You
Pontiac Montana was best known to be a concept car that combined sporty and stylish features. General Motors with this new concept targeted a segment of the market that was looking for sporty and stylish minivans instead of classy and sleek cars that were the prevailing models at that time.

Ride a safety family journey with Pontiac Montana

Besides the sport features, it was a minivan that of four seats and eight seats that was ideal for medium and large families. Indeed, although families are most composed of three to four members, and there are still large families of eight members and more. The minivan was renowned to be spacious and thus comfortable for children and adults passengers who had enough space to enjoy the road trip. No more need to squeeze against each other that was not comfortable and made trips hell.
In the past long trips were real hassles for parents and children because they often felt bored because of lack of distraction. As a consequence of boredom and also being squeezed in the occupant compartment, trips ended up in quarrel, headache and parents having to scream at children. The Pontiac Montana roominess combined with the option of DVD entertainment made long trips a real pleasure. Indeed, parents could enjoy their drive while children watched cartoons. It is also worth noting that one of the causal factors for car accidents are disputes that causes drivers to lose their concentration and be distracted. Therefore, these advantageous options made driving safer.

Family pleasure trips with Pontiac Montana

With a normal car families’ options for outings and road drives are limited. But all-utility vehicles widen the possibilities. The Montana minivan was an all-wheel drive car which meant that it was a versatile vehicle. It was both functional and practical for asphalted and flat road such as in town and urban areas and for muddy and mountain tracks that are inaccessible with a normal car. Therefore, an all-wheel drive vehicle offers wider choice of outdoor activities and trip choices during weekends and holidays to the great pleasure of both parents and children. Pontiac Montana was a family sport-utility car that combined functionality, comport and aesthetic for the pleasure of the driver and the whole family.

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November 15, 2011Permalink Leave a comment

An Overview of Pontiac Montana SV6

Simple Overview of Pontiac Montana

Pontiac Montana was a minivan manufactured by General Motors between 1997 and 2009. In 2009 it was discontinued in many countries when the Pontiac brand was demised because of the impact of the social and economic crisis.
The common bad perception about Pontiac Montana were somewhat mitigated. All criticisms unveiled that because of its sporty and stylish design compared to other classic and sleek look, the minivan became popular among some consumers. The public much appreciated the improvements brought to the design of the Montana SV6. The minivan, with its longer front and improved shield, looked similar to an SUV and gave to the Montana SV6 model a rocky like look which was generally accepted by the consumers.
While some consumers appreciated the improvements brought to minivan, others considered that the Montana SV6 was not much different from the previous model. The only improvements brought, they found, was the upgrading of the design for the model to score highest crash test and changes in terms of engine capacity with the introduction of the Pontiac Montana L V6 3.9.
The standard vehicle came with all the standard gears such as air-conditioning, stereo player and other equipment available now in all cars. Other optional protections and packages were also offered to the customers such as air bags for the second-row car occupants, sport suspension, power driver seat, rear parking assist and other popular options. The major advantage of this minivan was that it was an ideal family car especially for large families.
Although many other improvements were brought, reviews unveiled that the minivan yet did not meet the safety and driving proficiency of other minivans. Some even found that compared to other minivans in the same class, the standard Montana SV6 model was underpowered. Although the sport suspensions were supposed to improve the turning ambit, yet the minivan was still difficult to maneuver in narrow and tight spaces. The sport suspension failed to offer precise maneuvering.

Mechanical Problem of Pontiac Montana

Most of the negative reviews of Pontiac Montana were related to mechanical problems with it seems the car engineering being the major flaw of this concept car. One of the main mechanical problems was transmission failures. Indeed, the Pontiac Technical Department reported that transmission failure where recurrent problems. These failures occurred while either driving the vehicle or when trying to start the ignition that resulted in the vehicle being unserviceable. Other transmission related problems were: leakage and slippage as the transmission often slipped out of the gears or shuddered when trying to change gears.

Pontiac Montana Related Issue

Other mechanical problems were reported that arose in the long-term and that often incurred large sum of money being invested in reparation. The common problems reported were: failing to downshift when decelerating, overheating, air-condition leaking, problems with water-pump and thermostat, leaking head gasket, electrical problems, door locks malfunctioning and other engine problems.
Because of all these engine problems, many consumers who purchased Pontiac Montana stated that although they appreciated the comfort and roominess, yet, all the mechanical problems made them somewhat regret their choice.

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November 10, 2011Permalink Leave a comment

Pontiac Montana – The blend of Beauty and Style

Impresive features of Pontiac Montana

The impact is positive and the impression of pontiac montana is welcomed by the people across the globe. The Pontiac Montana has awesome features of its own. The amenities like the lighting in the interior and the proximity rear sensors are splendid display of beauty and technology. You see sporadically this darling on the roads, here and there.

The On-Star is a worth using feature for the directions in driving. You get a lady at your service guiding you on the directions, once you press the button for On-Star. The system for entertainment is very sophisticated. The passengers on the front seat can listen to their favorite music, while the passengers on the rear seats can enjoy watching to the videos they like. Headphones are made available for each and every person on the vehicle. If you will take the Pontiac Montana for a drive, you will find that the seats are pretty comfortable and people friendly. However, the power buttons for the seats are not at its proper place as you are required to reach for them. Nevertheless, other controls or switch knobs are placed well.

Well balanced features of Pontiac Montana

The engineers have provided the vain with a good speed, yet not compromising its balance and the grip on the road. If you have a bloated family then no need to panic as this vain has the required indoor capacity. The sensors for the parking in the rear are the options well eulogized. These sensors will light up and will beep when there is some hindrance in its way while backing up.  When you turn off the ignition, the lights in the interior turns on gradually in order to make you see the stuff on exit from the vain. This specification is even good when you try to make an entrance or an exit as you feel safer. To feel further safe, the windows are tinted.

Though, there are several good aspects of the Pontiac Montana, it does have some limitations. There was a need that the company put sunshades that were built-in, and conversation mirrors. The liftgate at the rear is also considered by most a bit heavy to lift or shut. Actually there is a masculine, truck like, and rugged appearance given to its exterior and interior which are going to appeal male rather than female. Nevertheless, the overall features, beside its capacity and storage, make this a family vehicle.

Comfortable Pontiac Montana

The Pontiac Montana has got several compartments for storage purposes, however manufactured of hard material which makes them a bit hard to keep things at times. The armrests and seats having the cover of leather are extremely comfy. Two consoles are added in the center, one for its front row and one for its second row and is a feature warmly welcomed by the consumers.

The vehicle is great to have for your drive because of its distinctive and attractive specifications and has the ability to spell bound you and allure you into buying it. In a nutshell, the Pontiac Montana is the minivan of your dreams.

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Pontiac Montana – History Of Pontiac Montana

Pontiac montana popular in 1997

Pontiac Montana was a popular minivan model manufactured between 1997 and 2006 when it was discontinued. However in some countries it was sold until 2009 when the Pontiac brand was demised following financial problems.Pontiac was a famous vehicle brand that was founded in 1926. It was a renowned brand in the 1900s and it quickly gained in popularity supplanting its predecessors. Pontiac vehicles were known to be mainstream performing vehicles available at affordable prices.
The Pontiac Montana was introduced in 1997 as one of the numerous car models that the General Motors manufactured. It was also the last concept car released under Pontiac brand. During the Second World War and in the aftermath of the war, the Pontiac car designs did not undergo major and drastic changes. The brand accentuated on the solidity and robustness of the vehicles and most important on their financial affordability.The Pontiac models of the 1900s are internationally known and are part of our collective memories. Their peculiar body style and their unusual features are ingrained in our mind.

Classic Car of Pontiac Montana

Few years after the war, in the 1950s, Pontiac reviewed its cars and new rejuvenated models were designed. New stylish and sport cars were introduced on the market. It did not only review the design of the vehicles but the chassis and the engine as well. Hence, new car bodies, new car designs and new engines were introduced. All these revolutions aimed at not only improving performance of vehicles but also aesthetic taking into consideration aerodynamic.
The brand gradually reworked its image and, in the same line of thought, the emblem was redesigned. As from the 1960s all Pontiac vehicles came out with the new ‘arrowhead’ emblem. In addition, as from the 1960s onwards, the car industry constantly innovated and transformed not only the production of car engines to improve performance, but also car models and interior organizations. In this line of thought of radical revamping and remodeling that Pontiac introduced a new concept car in the 1990s. The new concept car was introduced under the family brand of Trans Pontiac sport. It was the first generation of Pontiac Montana and the first Pontiac minivans. When first introduced the market for this new concept car was described as featuring innovation and style.

Sporty car of Pontiac Montana

To distinguish itself from other minivans, Pontiac Montana gradually built its image as a sporty and futuristic minivan to which the people were not accustomed. The first model was replaced in 1999 by a larger model known under the moniker Montana. For the second generation, changes were not only brought to the design to the minivan but to the engine and mechanic as well. It is renowned that the second generation was less aerodynamic.
The discontinuation of Pontiac Montana, earmarked the demise of this famous car brand. Pontiac was a key feature of the automobile industry and contributed to the evolution and revolution of this industry. It is an inherent component of the history of the automobile industry and of American history. Indeed, Pontiac vehicles were one of the main featuring vehicles of the whole 1900s with its popularity fusing in the 1950s. In the 21st Century, Pontiac montana  are now considered as classic cars.

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Pontiac Montana SV6 – The Darling

Pontiac Montana SV6 – The Darling

To the stigma of perceived middle-class suburban mom and to negative the impact of severe competition, the General Motors, came up with the sportage design, awesome capacity and killing looks of minivan SV6 Pontiac Montana. The hatching of this fantastic model, was not as badly welcomed as some other previous models. Imitating the chassis of outgoing model of minivan, this splendid looking SV6 looks taller in height and has comparatively prolonged nose with improved cladding and to make the sides like that of an SUV. Obviously with all this on, you are definitely going to get an improved and enhanced vehicle. We are talking about the best rugged minivan in the GM arsenal stock.

pontiac montana sv6 Pontiac Montana SV6 – The Darling

Pontiac Montana SV6

Though, with such awesome enhancements, one would expect an upsurge in the company’s sale, but to their shock, the turnout was not encouraging. The sale was not at par to their analysis as it didn’t rebound. Adding to the Pontiac’s grieves, the sales dropped in its final and second year. This could be understandable as the company may have tried to deter its crash on the market and thus made some structural changes to the V6 engine of 3.9 capacity liter. Some of the relevant advancements included in Pontiac Montana V6 are mountable seats, the airbags for the rare passengers. Yet, the airbags were not made available for the people on the 3rd row. The overall look, suggests, that it is suitable for a family.

The vehicle is not an outstanding one, as it has the usual minivan look, having improved levels and styling and capacity. Nevertheless, it is unable to occupy the top slots on the popularity graphs of minivans, as many others have added better features, better security parameters.

However, in spite of all that, V6 Pontiac Montana has got MP3/CD 8-speaker music system, AC, DVD system for the back seats and telematics. The options collection includes a powered door on the side of the passenger, seat of the driver also is powered and rear AC included. The phatanoise digital mobile music system enables you for storing hundreds of movies and MP3s on to it. Then, among the other features, there are seats with leather covers, heated seats on front and assistance system on back parking.

There are two types of engines available for SV6 Pontiac Montana: the V6 3.5-capacity liter enhanced to a 4 speed transmission, automatically, and are obtainable in 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive specifications. Then, there is 3.9-capacity liter in the models of 2006.

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Elegant Roof Top of SV6 – Pontiac Montana

You will be allured to buy it, once you sit on the seat and close the door behind you. There is a pleasant scheme of color with metallic bright looking combination. You feel relaxed when you want to dispose off your cigarette because there is a tray in the center which can be folded conveniently. You find this tray for first and the second rows. And then passengers at the back seat are also given the control to the entertainment and the climate and to the storage system.

With all these features made available on the Pontiac Montana SV6, it is going to make your family enjoy the travel and thus will enthrall you, beyond doubt.

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Pontiac Montana – The 2003 Venture

General Motor Invented Pontiac Montana

Wheelbase extended Special model of Pontiac Montana was added to the queue of General Motors FWD, two wheel drive, in the year 2003. Extended and regular Special Version includes second row folded seat along with child integrated seat safety, split 40/60. Group equipments are washed out for the reason that users can select them individually. The sportier look of the Pontiac Montana, though made up of the similar designs like that of Silhouette Oldsmobile and Chevrolet Venture, is the unique quality from General Motors. This is its distinctive feature from the company’s other mates.

For Wheel Pontiac Montana

Though this minivan was only FWD of pontiac montana, however in 2002 the AWD or four wheel drive was introduced in to the market, which was called the Versatrak. The vehicle may even be laden with DVD music system for entertainment. You can make the wheelbase extended minivan revamp to look like a Sport Thunder Package appearance that features a spoiler at the rear, leather 2 tone interior, chrome color 16 inch wheels, and 100% free suspension.
The regular length for the Pontiac Montana is overall 185 inches in length; wheelbase is 110 inches, and a good height of 66 inches. However, the models that are extended one, stretch up to about 200 inches in length overall. There is a rack for luggage in every Montana and double side sliding doors. The door to the passenger side is powered one, though is an optional feature, while that for the side of the driver is present only on costly models. The optional Sports handling and Performance Package contains a sport suspension with load level rear feature.
There is a capacity of seven passengers in a regular size Pontiac Montana, while on the other hand the extended versions are able to hold up to eight occupants. The row-two seats can be loaded of bucket or captain seats. A bench for three people in the row-three can be installed. However, the extended versions may include captain’s seat and also a bench in the rear for seven passengers, or they can be loaded with bucket in the front and 2 benches in the rear to hold eight occupants. There is an option for the extended version to have a third row towable seat with a mounted floor center for convenience. It has the luggage capacity of 141 cubic feet that for the large versions.

Pontiac Montana Accessories

Standard features of pontiac montana include power windows, CD player and lock system for doors, and also keyless remote entry. Rear Ultrasonic assist for parking, though is not must for bigger or extended versions of Pontiac Montana. The airbags gives protection for your chest and head in the case of some untoward incident or in a heavy impact. The brakes are having antilock system and its tires are puncture proof.
Nevertheless, the power trains are similar which gives you same experience while driving, like that of Silhouette or Venture. The availability of AWD Versatrak is usually not evident mostly; still it provides you a sense of security and develops confidence in you. It is the performance which is the strong point in Pontiac Montana, because the General Motors power train works with vivid competence of Pontiac Montana.

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Discovering the Pontiac Montana

Discovering the Pontiac Montana

The minivan by Pontiac Montana has never been a hit for the General Motors; rather it had a poor show always. They reason for its bad performance is the sparkling offerings by some of its competitors and their high ranked minivans. One argument may be the impression of a “mommy vehicle” that it gives to its buyers, and this is the reason that most people have ditched on their minivans to get SUVs.
However, the company introduced its crossover SV6 sportage van which was based on the previous versions with some modifications. This time it had a taller height, an angular and longer nose and even more application of cladding on the sides. This makes Pontiac Montana altogether a better van and the result was that the consumers had once again inclined towards it and they thought that this time it was more stylish and beautiful SUV than some of its competitors on the market.

Overview of Pontiac Montana

Though the sales did not watch the expectations by the General Motors, probably there were more efforts needed to send the message across to the people.
Despite the name change by the Pontiac Montana and the change in its outlook, the SV6 has not catered to the needs of the passengers and is also not a complete redesign or overhaul model of the previous minivan by Pontiac. The cargo and the passenger space are almost similar. People expect more features incorporated to their minivans these days, however the SV6 is not really one such vehicle. For the driver and the passenger to the left, there are good upgrades like keeping a reinforced, longer front side end and a hard compartment for them, which are well eulogized. The protection for your family in the second row is not bad even, having airbags to the sides, however there is dearth of safety for the members in the row three.

SV6 Model of Pontiac Montana

Some models of the vehicle are friendlier to your family like SV6, where it has got folding trays at the center, between the second and first rows captain’s seats. The collective system up your head that of the rail gives rear seat passengers control to entertainment and climate functions, and also can be tailored according to the requirements with several containers for storage. The Pontiac Montana offers big families numerous good interior specifications and better competence overall. However, it still lacks the driving characteristics, convenience and safety parameters of some of the best minivans available to the customers.
All its models have been launched with 4 wheel disc antilock brakes. Also, for SV6 series there is a NHTS for the protection of passenger in the front as well as for the driver, in frontal impacts which earns it all 5 stars on the rating chart. In offset-frontal crash conducted for testing purposes by IIHS earned the vehicle highest rating.
The power plant is comparatively down in most of the Pontiac Montana minivan models when compared to some of its competitors on the market, thus it is advised to choose the3.8 liter stouter V6. However, the suspension is good, yielding an average and smooth handling for the vehicle. You might like to find out more about Beauty and Style of Pontiac Montana.

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Pontiac Montana – A Popular, but Unsafe Minivan

Pontiac Montana – A Popular, but Unsafe Minivan

In the world of minivans, the Pontiac Montana was the best offering so far from the house of General Motors that owns the Pontiac brand. This particular model made its debut on the roads in 1997, prior to which, it was named as the Pontiac Trans Sport. The Montana moniker was added in 1997 in order to specify the trim package that the company had made available on the minivan. However, this trim package proved to be so popular among the people of the United States of America that in 1999, the company decided to rename the entire line as the Montana in 1999, and the same was done for the models being exported to Canada the following year.

First Generation of Pontiac Montana

The first generation Pontiac Montana was reminiscent of the Chevrolet Venture, the Buick GL8, Oldsmobile Silhouette, the Opel Sintra and the Vauxhall Sintra. The Montana came in models that had both short and long wheelbases and it was one of the earliest minivans in the United States market that provided seating arrangement for 8 passengers easily. For the models that were manufactured after 2001, the steering wheel had the Pontiac emblem that replaced the old styled Pontiac lettering. The head restraints for the models manufactured from 2003 onwards had head restraints that were very conventional instead of the sporty head restraints that were used in the previous models. Moreover, the ABS or the Anti Lock Braking system also became optional in these models, which was met with widespread protests because at the time, General Motors was going through financial difficulty and it was thought to be a cost cutting solution. Introduced in 2002, the Pontiac Montana Thunder was perhaps the most up level model that the company had launched and the typical 5-spoke rims that were introduced for the first time were also the first time that rims like these were used on minivans.

Crash Test of Pontiac Montana

However, the Montana model came under a lot criticism when a crash test video of the car that was done in 1997 was revealed and it showed the car had suffered severe damages when it was being tested at a speed of 40 km/hour and was made to crash at that speed. Moreover, insurance companies also gave the car a very poor rating and if you had one of these back in those days, you would find it very difficult to get it insured for the right price. The video shows how the Pontiac Montana, when suffering the crash had become mangled and the cabin was so severely damaged that it would have made it very difficult for the driver to have survived. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association had given the car just 4 stars to the car for road safety in frontal impact test.

General Motors has begun to phase out the Pontiac brand since 2010 and due to the slow sales of the later models of the Pontiac Montana, it has also discontinued its production , thereby bringing the curtains down on one of the most popular minivans in the United States.

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