Pontiac · 1994–2005
Pontiac Sunfire
The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird. Not only was the name changed, but dramatic styling changes were included as well. The new styling was shared with the redesigned Chevrolet Cavalier. The J platform was updated structurally to meet more stringent safety standards for the 1996 model year. The Pontiac Sunfire went through two facelifts in its 11-year run: a small redesign in 2000 featuring the heavy plastic cladding look that was prevalent with Pontiac at the time, and a more streamlined update in 2003. In the US, the coupe was the only model available from 2003 to 2005. The sedan continued to be sold in Canada and Mexico until the end of production on June 22, 2005. GM replaced the Sunfire with the G5 for the 2006 model year in Canada and the 2007 model year in the United States.
Text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Predecessor: Pontiac Sunbird · Successor: Pontiac G5
All Pontiac Sunfire data: UK builds, safety, recalls, model years →
Specifications
- name
- Pontiac Sunfire
- Manufacturer
- Pontiac (General Motors)
- Production
- 1994–2005
- Model years
- 1995–2005
- Class
- Compact/sport Compact
- Layout
- FF layout
- Platform
- J-body
- Body style
- 2-door convertible , 2-door coupe , 4-door sedan
- Related
- Chevrolet Cavalier
- Predecessor
- Pontiac Sunbird
- Successor
- Pontiac G5
- Engine
- 2.2 L LN2 OHV I4, 2.2 L L61 DOHC I4, 2.3 L LD2 DOHC I4, 2.4 L LD9 DOHC I4
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual , 3/4-speed automatic
- Wheelbase
- 104.1 in
- Assembly
- Lansing, Michigan, United States (convertible only) , Lordstown, Ohio, United States , Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico
- Length
- 1995–97 Sedan & 2000–05 Coupe: 182 in , 1998–99 Sedan: 181.7 in , 1995–99 Coupe & Convertible: 181.9 in , 2000–02 Sedan: 181.8 in , 2003–05 Sedan: 183.2 in
- Width
- Convertible & 1995–97 Coupe: 67.4 in , 1995–97 Sedan: 67.3 in , 1998–2005 Coupe & Convertible: 68.4 in , Sedan: 67.9 in
- Height
- 1998–2005 Coupe: 53 in , 1998–2005 Sedan: 54.7 in , 1998–2005 Convertible: 53.7 in , 1995–97 Coupe: 53.2 in, 1995–97 Sedan: 54.8 in , 1995–97 Convertible: 51.9 in
- Kerb weight
- 2,605 lb (1,182 kg)
Specification summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Measured facts from Wikidata (CC0). Check the linked sources for citations.
More photos
Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1306007CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_SunfireCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1356162209 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:03-05_Pontiac_Sunfire.jpgPublic domain · Photo: IFCAR · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.