What is the Pontiac Montana?
The Montana is a family minivan from Pontiac, General Motors’ American brand with a long-standing sporty identity. It belongs to GM’s U-body van family, but its Pontiac styling gave it a more assertive look than a conventional people carrier. Its roomy cabin and practical layout suited family trips and everyday errands.
The Montana name followed the Pontiac Trans Sport. The second-generation Montana SV6 brought a more SUV-like appearance, with a taller, more upright front end, while retaining the minivan’s practical shape.
Pontiac Montana generations
The first generation ran from 2000 to 2004. The second arrived in 2005 and continued in the United States through 2006. In Canada, it remained on sale through 2009. The later version was also known as the Montana SV6.
Engines and fuel consumption
The US and Canadian lineups used petrol engines from 3.4 L to 3.9 L. Canadian versions also included flex-fuel E85. The best combined US EPA rating was 20 MPG, and the lowest listed US consumption was 11.8 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure was 11.6 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. EPA and NRCan use different test procedures, so their figures are best read separately.
Where was the Montana sold?
The Montana was sold in the United States and Canada. The US EPA lineup covers 2000–2006, while the Canadian NRCan lineup covers 2000–2009.
Questions and answers
When was the Pontiac Montana sold?
The US EPA lineup covers 2000–2006, and the Canadian NRCan lineup covers 2000–2009.
What engines were available in the Montana?
The listed engines ranged from 3.4 L to 3.9 L. Canadian versions also included flex-fuel E85.
What was the Montana’s best official fuel economy?
The best combined US EPA rating was 20 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed consumption was 11.6 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.
