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Pontiac Sunfire

What is pontiac sunfire?

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Key facts

Manufacturer Pontiac (General Motors)[1]
Production 1994–2005[1]
Model years 1995–2005[1]
Body styles Coupe, sedan, convertible[3]
Replaced Pontiac Sunbird[1]

The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car produced by Pontiac from the 1995 to 2005 model years, replacing the Sunbird and sharing a platform with the Chevrolet Cavalier.

Context

The Pontiac Sunfire was a compact car introduced for the 1995 model year, replacing the Sunbird [1]. It was produced through 2005 [1]. Available as a coupe, sedan, and convertible [3], it shared a platform with the Chevrolet Cavalier [2]. The Sunfire came in GT and base/SE trims in at least some model years [2]. The convertible was dropped after 2001 [4]. The 2005 model year was the final one [2]. The coupe was succeeded by the Pontiac G6 in 2007 [2], and the Sunfire is often confused with the Sunbird and the G5 [1]. The Pontiac Grand Am was a larger Pontiac model from the same era.

Documented claims

  • The Sunfire shared a platform with the Chevrolet Cavalier. [2]
  • The convertible was discontinued after the 2001 model year. [4]
  • The Sunfire coupe was replaced by the Pontiac G5 in 2007. [2]

Related

  • Pontiac AztekEn annan Pontiac-modell som lasare kan vilja jamfora med Sunfire.
  • Pontiac Grand PrixEn annan Pontiac-modell som lasare kan vilja jamfora med Sunfire.

Questions and answers

Is a Pontiac Sunfire a good car?

The Sunfire was a compact car with a shared platform with the Chevrolet Cavalier, offering coupe, sedan, and convertible body styles [2]. Its reliability and value depend on the specific model year and condition.

What year did Pontiac stop making the Sunfire?

Pontiac stopped making the Sunfire after the 2005 model year [1].

Do they still make Sunfire cars?

No, the Sunfire was discontinued after 2005 [1]. The coupe was replaced by the Pontiac G5 in 2007 [2].

Sources

  1. PONTIAC Sunfire Coupe Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos — autoevolution.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire - Specs, Prices, MPG, Reviews & Photos — cars.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Pontiac Sunfire: A Look Back at a 90s Compact Car Staple - Oreate AI — oreateai.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire Review & Ratings - Edmunds — edmunds.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Things