Trim levels
The Sunfire could be purchased as a sedan, coupe, or convertible. All three variations came in the standard SE trim level. An upscale GT trim level was available on the coupe and convertible. The GT trim level came standard with the 2.3 litre LD2 engine from 1994 to 1995 or the 2.4 litre LD9 "Twin Cam" engine (1996–2002), 16-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust, and a more aggressive looking front fascia. The SE trim was the standard for the Sunfire which included the 2.2 litre 2200 OHV Engine. The 2.3/2.4 DOHC Engine was optional. Both the SE and GT trim levels were dropped after the 2002 model year, along with the 2.2 OHV and 2.4 DOHC engines. The 2.2 litre Ecotec was the only available engine as of the 2002 model year. [2]
Originally, the convertible was only in the SE trim level until the 1999 model year where it became only available in the GT trim. The convertible was discontinued after the 2000 model year. All Sunfire convertibles were assembled at the "Genesis" Lansing, Michigan Plant. [2] At its introduction from 1995 until 2001 the rear of the vehicle on coupes has the brand name "Pontiac" between the tail lights, and the trim panel is backlit when the vehicle is on using license plate bulbs installed in the trunk. As vehicles are passed from one owner to another, the panel is not illuminated due to the owners not being aware of the feature.
Prices in 1995 Range from A base sedan at $10,243 (equivalent to $20,500in 2023), all the way to a $14,195 coupe GT (equivalent to $28,400in 2023). In 2005 The Pontiac Sunfire had a base price of $15,205 (equivalent to $23,700in 2023).
1995–1999 Pontiac Sunfire sedan
1995–1999 Pontiac Sunfire SE coupe
1995–1999 Pontiac Sunfire convertible
2001 Pontiac Sunfire GT coupe rear
2000–2002 Pontiac Sunfire sedan
2000–2002 Pontiac Sunfire coupe
2003–2005 Pontiac Sunfire SL sedan
2003-2005 Pontiac sunfire coupe
== References
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