PONTIAC MONTANA

New for 2005

  • Front-wheel drive/extended wheelbase configuration only
  • Two exterior colors: Sedona Beige Metallic and Dark Blue Metallic

Model Lineup

Engine

Transmission

3400 3.4L V-6

4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4T65-E)

Montana EWB

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2005 PONTIAC MONTANA OFFERS VERSATILITY AND VALUE

Entering its final production year, the 2005 Montana will be phased out of Pontiac’s lineup as production ramps up for the new 2005 Montana SV6 crossover sport van. For the ’05 model year, Montana will be available in one configuration: extended wheelbase with front-wheel drive.

With seating for up to eight and numerous seating and storage configurations, as well as the confident power of its proven 3400 V-6 and Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed automatic transmission, the 2005 Montana represents excellent value to families needing a comfortable, capable mid-van.

DVD system leads infotainment choices

The available MontanaVision DVD system leads Montana’s numerous available entertainment and information choices. “MontanaVision,” features a DVD player with wireless remote and two wireless headsets. Ideal for long and short trips, it keeps family members entertained for hours. The tri-mode system enables passengers to use the DVD player, the radio and the CD player – all at the same time. The system features a 7-inch (178-mm) video screen that folds out of the way when not in use.

Also available is a CD/MP3 audio system, as well as an AM/FM stereo system with a six-disc, in-dash CD changer, Radio Data System (RDS), steering wheel-mounted radio controls and rear-seat audio controls.

XM Satellite Radio also is available. XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only) provides more than 120 coast-to-coast, digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide. Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month. In addition, GM customers with GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription in their car payments.

Durable, dependable 3400 V-6

All Montana models are powered by the proven 3400 V-6 – one of the most durable and dependable engines offered in any minivan – with excellent combined city and highway fuel economy. The 3.4L overhead valve V-6 produces 185 horsepower (137 kw) at 5200 rpm, and 210 lb.-ft. (284 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm – plenty of power to get a fully loaded Montana moving with ease. The 3400 is mated to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.

Safety considerations

Safety belts remain the primary and most effective form of occupant protection and outboard seats have three-point safety belts in the second row. The Montana also has dual-stage frontal air bags and available side-impact air bags for supplemental protection for front-seat passengers. Dual-stage frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of air bag-induced injury. When the air bag system’s control unit detects an impact, it determines whether the crash is severe enough to trigger a deployment, and whether the primary amount of inflation is sufficient. The primary stage alone will deploy in most frontal impacts requiring the supplemental protection of an air bag, while a secondary stage is designed to deploy in more severe frontal collisions.

Montana is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system anchors for child safety seats. This system provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats.

Montana also offers OnStar, the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt analog system and external antenna for greater reception. 

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Contact:
 Pontiac-GMC Communications
Rick Crooks
Phone: 313-667-4129
E-mail: rick.a.crooks@gm.com

GM of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: richard.james@gm.com

GM de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011-525-6250-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com

SPECIFICATIONS

(See General Motors of Canada for Canadian product differences.)

Overview

Models:

PontiacMontana

Body style / driveline:

front-drive, front-engine, 7- or 8-passenger minivan

Construction:

unibody design with ladderframe underbody construction; stamped steel

EPA vehicle class:

minivan

Manufacturing location:

Doraville, Georgia

Key competitors:

Ford Windstar, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest

Engine

Type:

3400 3.4L V-6 (LA1)

Displacement (cu in / cc):

204 / 3350

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.62 x 3.31 / 92 x 84

Block material:

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

electronic

Fuel delivery:

sequential-port fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.5:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

185 / 137 @ 5200

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

210 / 284 @ 4000

Recommended fuel:

87 octane

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

Emissions controls:

catalytic converter / EGR

Estimated fuel economy:

  

MPG (city / hwy / combined)

19 / 26 / 22

MPIG (city / hwy / combined)

22 / 34 / 27

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

12.6 / 8.3 / 10.6

Transmission

Type:

Hydra-Matic 4T65-E 4-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

2.92

Second:

1.57

Third:

1.00

Fourth:

0.71

Reverse:

2.39

Final drive ratio:

3.29:1

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs (27 Nm), stamped lower control arms and aluminum knuckles, 34-mm hollow stabilizer bar

Rear:

open-section twist axle with integral stabilizer bar

Steering type:

rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

17.5:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3.05

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

37.4 / 11.4

Brakes

Type:

power assisted, front discs / rear drums, 4-wheel ABS optional on base model, standard on all other models

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 10.9 x 1.3 / 275 x 32

rear: 8.86 x 1.77 / 225 x 45

Total swept area (sq in / sq cm):

front: 240.6 / 1552

rear: 224 / 1450

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

15-inch styled bolt-on cover standard

Tires:

P215/70R15 all-season touring standard

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

121 / 3073

Overall length (in / mm):

200.9 / 5103

Width (in / mm):

72 / 1829

Height, without rack (in / mm):

68.2 / 1730

Track (in / mm):

front: 61.8 / 1570; rear: 63.3 / 1608

Min. ground clearance (in / mm):

6.5 / 165

Step-in height (in / mm):

16.1 / 408.9

Curb weight (lb / kg):

3942 / 1788

Interior

Seating capacity (front / second / third):

2 / 2 / 3; 2 / 3 / 3

Head room (in / mm)

Front:

39.9 / 1014

Second:

39.3 / 998

Third:

38.9 / 988

Leg room (in / mm):

Front:

39.9 / 1014

Second:

39 / 991

Third:

36.7 / 932

Shoulder room (in / mm):

Front:

59.8 / 1519

Second:

61.9 / 1572

Third:

59.6 / 1514

Capacities

Cargo volume, front (cu ft / L):

141 / 3984

Cargo volume, second (cu ft / L):

84.6 / 2396

Cargo volume, third (cu ft / L):

32.3 / 915

Trailer towing, with towing package (lb / kg):

3500 / 1588

Fuel tank capacity (gal / L):

25 / 94.6

Engine oil with filter (qt / L):

4 / 3.8

Engine coolant (qt / L):

10.7 / 10.1

with rear air conditioning:

12.15 / 11.5