What is the Pontiac Sunfire?
The Pontiac Sunfire was a compact car sold from 1995 to 2005, replacing the Sunbird in Pontiac’s range. It came as a coupe or four-door sedan, with a convertible offered for part of its run. That mix gave the small front-wheel-drive car a place in everyday commuting as well as open-air motoring.
Sunfire was part of General Motors’ J-body family. Pontiac refreshed its styling during the run, including updates for 2000 and 2003. In the United States, only the coupe remained for the final model years, while the sedan continued in Canada through the end of production.
Generations, engines and power
The Sunfire had one generation, the first-generation J-body, spanning 1995–2005. Its petrol engine range ran from 2.2 L to 2.4 L, with combinations varying by year and body style.
How economical is the Pontiac Sunfire?
In the United States, EPA figures cover model years 1995–2005. The best combined rating is 27 MPG, equivalent to 8.7 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan figures cover the same years and give a best consumption rating of 9.2 L/100 km. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle test procedures differ, so ratings are best understood within their own market.
Where was the Sunfire sold?
The Sunfire was sold in the United States and Canada. US EPA figures cover 30 versions, while Canada’s NRCan figures cover 41. Both markets list petrol engines from 2.2 L to 2.4 L.
Questions and answers
What body styles did the Pontiac Sunfire come in?
It was offered as a coupe, a four-door sedan and, for part of its run, a convertible. The final US model years were coupe-only.
What engines were available?
The Sunfire used petrol engines ranging from 2.2 L to 2.4 L.
What is the Sunfire’s best official fuel economy figure?
The best US EPA combined rating is 27 MPG, or 8.7 L/100 km. Canada’s best NRCan 5-cycle rating is 9.2 L/100 km.