It's still front-wheel-drive, but the redesigned Bonneville brings newfound sophistication to Pontiac's big sedan.
Pontiac has, as before, packed plenty of bells and whistles into the Bonneville SSEi. If it can be accomplished electronically—be it a small travel computer, speed-compensated radio volume, or heated mirrors—it's likely part of the package. There are three power outlets—one by the ashtray, one in the rear of the console for back-seat passengers, and one in the roof, although that one disappears if the optional sunroof is ordered.
On the road, it's immediately apparent that this is a new, improved car. That 3.8-liter pushrod V-6 may be a veteran, but it's smooth and torquey, and when it's supercharged, it's quick. Pontiac says the 0-to-60-mph time should be 7.1 seconds, confirmed by an impromptu run with a stopwatch. Throttle tip-in is excellent, and on mountain roads in Arizona, the four-speed automatic transmission shifted up and down at all the right times.
Like the 1987 Bonneville, the 2000 model is theoretically targeted at the Europeans, such as the BMW 5-series and the Audi A6. More realistically, the direct competition is the Chrysler 300M. We like the 300M—a 10Best car for 1999—and we like the 2000 Bonneville SSEi. We're certain that's a comparison test Pontiac awaits with anticipation.
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