Since many first-time car buyers are teenagers (or their oldsters ), they don t want a boxy uninteresting compact, but something that looks good, is fun to drive, but will not put an injuring on their wallet. This young, up-and-coming buyer is who Pontiac is targeting with their Sunfire coupe, in an attempt to build up brand loyalty. To do this, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire features sporty front-end styling, a sports-tuned suspension, rear spoiler, and a zippy tiny Ecotec engine.


The 2004 Pontiac Sunfire comes in just one trim, the SE coupe. A 140-hp, 2.2-liter DOHC I4 engine is under the hood, attached to a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4 speed vehicle tran. In 2003, the twin exhausts are dropped for a single chrome exhaust. A new option is a CD/MP3 player. The two-door coupe seats four, with split-folding back seats to expand the twelve cubic foot trunk. Air con, twin front airbags, foglights, and a radio are standard. If you need side impact bags, ABS brakes, or traction control, those are optional. Other add-ons include a sunroof, OnStar, satellite radio, and leather trim.


The 2004 Pontiac Sunfire is favored as a tuner car, ready for engine and style alterations. Drivers like the Ecotec engine power. Although off-the-line pickup is sluggish, high-speed acceleration is responsive and energetic. They also love how affordable this sporty looking and driving car is, and therefore the fuel economy is in the 30s for highway driving.


2004 Pontiac Sunfire exterior dimensions: overall length (inches): 182, overall width (inches): 68.4, overall height (inches): 53, wheelbase (inches): 104.1, front track (inches): 57.6, rear track (inches): 56.4 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.6