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Good condition price range: $5,400 – $7,700* |
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6
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SV6 has significant competitive disadvantages, namely the lack of curtain side airbags and 3rd-row seats that don’t fold flat into the cargo floor. On the plus side, it rides well, has standard DVD entertainment, and keen pricing. While they are worth considering for those on a tight budget, in the long run, a better designed minivan like the Dodge Caravan or Honda Odyssey makes more sense.
Overview
Pontiac’s minivan became what GM called a “crossover sport van” for 2005. Montana SV6 used the 1997-2004 Pontiac Montana’s extended-length body, but got an SUV-flavored nose and grew slightly in length, wheelbase, and height. It retained a 4-speed automatic transmission, but replaced Montana’s 185-hp 3.4-liter V6 with a 200-hp 3.5 V6.
SV6 offered 1SA and 1SB models and was available with front-wheel drive with optional antiskid system or GM’s Versatrak all-wheel drive. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes were standard. Front side airbags with head and torso protection were optional, but curtain side airbags were not offered. OnStar assistance, air conditioning, power windows and locks, CD/MP3 player, and DVD entertainment were standard.
Also standard were 17-inch wheels, sliding rear side doors, and 3-row seating for seven. Power sliding doors were available, as were 2nd-row bucket seats instead of the standard bench. The 3rd-row seat was a 50/50 split bench that folded flat atop the cargo floor. All 2nd- and 3rd-row seats could be removed. An included interior roof-rail system offered optional snap-on storage modules. Also available were satellite radio and a remote starting system that operates from the keyfob. SV6 shared its basic design with the Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, and Saturn Relay.
Yearly Updates
2006 SV6 Side airbags for 2nd-row passengers were added as an option for 2006. SV6 also was slated to receive a 235-hp 3.9-liter V6 as an option during the model year. GM delayed introduction of this engine until 2007. As such, SV6 didn’t receive it as 2006 was its last year. |