PONTIACBonneville 2000 - 2003

　　The tenth and last generation of the Bonneville saw the broad light in 2000 and shared its underpinnings with the Oldsmobile Aurora and the Cadillac Seville. It was designed for those who needed a family car but still enjoyed spirited driving.

　　Pontiac used to make sports-oriented vehicles, and that didn't change when it launched the 2000 model-year Bonneville. Unfortunately for the brand, the car was not that much appealing and managed to sell just about 12,000 units in its five years production time.

　　With its sharp front fascia and the specific Pontiac grille that took center stage, the Bonneville offered a menacing look. Its dual headlamps and corner-mounted turn signals formed wide headlights covered by clear glass. The ascending beltline formed a waved shape towards the back of the car, where the carmaker installed a wide connecting element between the taillights. Its greenhouse featured a raked windshield and a sloped rear window, while the deck sported a lip spoiler for the top trim level, the GXP.

　　Inside, the dashboard was centered around the driver, with an extended instrument cluster over the center stack that hosted the audio controls on the upper side, while the climate control unit was located on the driver's knee level. Thanks to its front-wheel drive system, the Bonneville provided plenty of room for four passengers, with bucket seats at the front and a bench profiled for two in the back.

　　Up until 2004, the car was offered with either a 3.8-liter V6 or a turbocharged version of the same powerplant. After that, the turbo version was replaced by the naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 dubbed Northstar, which was already available on the Cadillac Seville. All versions sent the power to the front wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.