What is the Pontiac Firefly?
The Pontiac Firefly was a small car in the Suzuki Cultus family, bringing compact everyday transport to Pontiac’s range. Related models appeared in North America under other General Motors and Suzuki names. The Firefly was offered in different body styles over its wider history, including hatchback, sedan and convertible forms.
In Canada, the second generation ran from 1995 to 2000. It continued the Firefly’s link to the evolving Cultus family.
Engines and power
The Firefly used small petrol engines. US versions from 1985 to 1994 had 1.0 L engines, while Canadian versions from 1995 to 2000 ranged from 1.0 L to 1.3 L.
How economical is the Pontiac Firefly?
The US EPA combined rating reaches 42 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 5.6 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed consumption is 5.9 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. These results use different procedures, so they are best understood within their respective markets.
Where was the Firefly sold?
The Firefly appears in US EPA figures from 1985 to 1994 and Canadian NRCan figures from 1995 to 2000. In Canada, it brought Pontiac a small car closely related to the Suzuki Cultus.
Questions and answers
Was the Pontiac Firefly a hatchback?
Yes. The wider Firefly range included hatchback, sedan and convertible body styles.
What engines did the Firefly have?
US versions had 1.0 L petrol engines. Canadian versions ranged from 1.0 L to 1.3 L, also using petrol.
What is the Firefly’s best listed fuel economy?
The US EPA combined rating reaches 42 MPG. In Canada, the lowest listed consumption is 5.9 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.