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Hear the Exhaust & See the Engine Revving. <a target="_blank" href="http://carreviewsandnews.com/images/2004pontiacbongxpex.mov">Click Here</a> </td> <td width="77%" valign="top">2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP The Good: Nice amount of room inside and a large trunk. Easy to use controls and nice features like head up display. Powerful engine. Quiet ride. The Bad: Bulky design of interior. Large playschool buttons. Bouncy ride which is nothing like a sports car. Body leans too much. Seats are not supportive. Ventilation outlets are too large; too many round holes in the dash. Transmission lacks manual shifting buttons. Pontiac is undergoing a fast change along with another GM revolution in Chevrolet. Currently Pontiac offers a trio of four door sedans, the mid sized Grand Am, the performance oriented Grand Prix, and the full sized Bonneville. The upcoming G6 sedan is sure to be a huge leap over these current models. Our tester, the Bonneville, is available in three models, the base SE, a SLE model with reworked body panels and a 32-valve 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 powered GXP model. This test of the high performance GXP model reveals great exterior styling mixed with a powerful engine and exhaust growl. What we discovered was lacking is something you will have to read on to find out. This year Pontiac, following the trend of automakers offering ever-increasing horsepower vehicles, created an all-new performance model. Along with a powerful 275 horsepower Northstar V-8 powerplant the Bonneville GXP also features new fascias, headlamps, taillamps, exhaust tips and a spoiler. Inside newly designed leather seats featuring suede inner cushions add a luxurious touch while also providing better grip while using the GXP’s 300 pounds of torque. The exhaust system has also been reworked with four chrome tipped outlets and a great rumble to boot. The exterior shape is now smooth and muscular. From a large bird-like front end to extruding rear doors and a wing tipped rear end, the GXP sedan signals power. What we liked most was the large 18-inch wheels which really added to its overall presence. Red brake calipers on all four wheels add that eye-catching touch. In back four chrome tipped exhaust outlets really look great. On the interior carbon fiber and aluminum trim is used in various locations on the door and the shift knob. The thickly padded seats have suede inserts to feel and look nicer than simply having all leather everywhere. Two-position memory for driver seat is also included with powered height and lumbar adjustments. An ‘Exit’ button is also available to push the seat back when getting in and out, however it would be better if this could be programmed into the car to automatically happen. Getting in and out is also a pain due to a hard plastic piece on the bottom outer edge of the front seats. A large seat bolster next to the headrest was quite ugly and blocked the view of rear seat passengers. Overhead, the sliding sunroof was quiet and a button for Onstar is available for your safety in the rear view mirror. Built into the GXP is a monitor for tire pressures and a easy to use inflator in the trunk should you need air for anything inflatable. The GXP includes a large center console storage area with cup holders and armrest. A dual zone climate control system is standard and separate outlets for the rear passengers can be found in the center console. The dual zone climate controls were also easy to use and functioned well. The system was a bit loud and figuring out which vent holes were for driver and which for passenger was a bit difficult as there were so many torpedo like vents in the dash. The red on white background instrument cluster was easy to read and showed loads of information, a bit more than we would have liked. To the right of the instrument cluster is an electronic info display in red color, something we thought should have been a different color as red is usually for something wrong with a function in the car. An optional head up display was also quite useful and showed vital information like speed, fuel warnings, and stereo selection. A CD player with Monsoon eight speaker sound system producing great bass is also standard in this upgraded model. Satellite radio is also built in with easy to use controls on the steering wheel for the entire stereo. For those who have not yet tried satellite radio, we recommend a trial before ordering this option as we could not find much to listen to and the feeling of radio was still more alive than satellite to us. The overall interior design is large and bubbly, with big foam pieces covering the dash and large torpedo like holes as air vents. The seats lacked side support which would have helped tremendously in taking fast turns. The Bonneville features a very large rear trunk, but we think that more rear seat legroom would have been a better choice between the two spaces. The overall design theme of the interior is ‘Old American’ and only those who want this style will be attracted to this car. This car will probably not draw many who have never before owned a Pontiac or something American for that matter. We think a major overhaul is necessary to make a more inviting interior with less bulk and more elegant flow. Every system and every component within the four-wheel independent suspension is custom engineered to the GXP. Large front and rear stabilizer bars along with a tower-to-tower brace keep body lean to a minimum. StabiliTrak electronic stability system and large anti-lock disc brakes with red calipers are added to help you stay on the road. Nonetheless the ride of the Bonneville is not up to par with overseas offerings. At the wheel the car feels very large and bulky. Body lean is still evident and the seats do not hold, even with the suede inserts. Because the car is not nimble, you feel like you are in an unsafe and uncontrollable vehicle. While cruising the Bonneville has a bounce, like floating on air but with bumps along the way, and we think that this bounce definitely needs to be eliminated. The steering was quite loose as well, and the feeling of the road was lost through the steering column. We could actually turn the wheel one inch from center to either side and keep the car going straight. We would highly suggest you drive the competition we have chosen below in our charts before choosing one vehicle to buy. The Pontiac three year or 36,000 mile warranty also is a bit weak when compared to competitors in this price range, which offer at least four years and include maintenance during those years. Driver and front passenger side impact air bags are standard. The Bonneville also performed quite well in crash tests mainly due to its very large size. All in all, we think that Pontiac needs to totally redo its Bonneville lineup to make a car that is more stable, and that has better ergonomics inside. Cars like those in our comparison chart below show that the world has gotten far ahead of Pontiac. As Nissan is updating its cars every year, so too must other automakers, especially those from America. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%" id="AutoNumber2" height="154"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="53%" height="19">PRICING</td> <td width="13%" height="19">INVOICE</td> <td width="34%" height="19">RETAIL</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Base Pricing</td> <td width="13%" height="18">32,272</td> <td width="34%" height="18">35,270</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="17">Destination</td> <td width="13%" height="17">725</td> <td width="34%" height="17">725</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Moon Roof, Power Glass</td> <td width="13%" height="18">979</td> <td width="34%" height="18">1,100</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Instrument Display, Head-Up </td> <td width="13%" height="18">289</td> <td width="34%" height="18">325</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Seats, Heated Front • GXP</td> <td width="13%" height="18">262</td> <td width="34%" height="18">295</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="stripe-three" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr class="stripe-five">  <td valign="top" width="162"> COMPARISONS </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires and Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 6M) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2005 Chrysler 300 C 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Lincoln LS Sport 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A) </td> </tr>  <tr class="lightfield"> <td>MSRP</td> <td class="basecarfield">$35,270</td> <td>$34,850</td> <td>$32,370</td> <td>$39,970</td> <td>$38,660</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Invoice</td> <td class="basecarfield">$32,272</td> <td>$31,758</td> <td>$29,973</td> <td>$36,633</td> <td>$35,477</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Warranty</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Basic</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>4 yr. / 50000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>4 yr. / 50000 mi.</td> <td>4 yr. / 50000 mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Engine Type </td> <td class="basecarfield">V8</td> <td>V6</td> <td>V8</td> <td>V8</td> <td>W8</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Base Engine Displacement</td> <td class="basecarfield">4.6 liters</td> <td>3.2 liters</td> <td>5.7 liters</td> <td>3.9 liters</td> <td>4.0 liters</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Valvetrain</td> <td class="basecarfield">32 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>24 Valves single overhead cam (SOHC)</td> <td>16 Valves overhead valves (OHV)</td> <td>32 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>32 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Horsepower</td> <td class="basecarfield">275 hp @ 5600 rpm</td> <td>270 hp @ 6200 rpm</td> <td>340 hp @ 5000 rpm</td> <td>280 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> <td>270 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Torque</td> <td class="basecarfield">300 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>238 ft-lbs. @ 5000 rpm</td> <td>390 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>286 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>273 ft-lbs. @ 2750 rpm</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Driven Wheels</td> <td class="basecarfield">front wheel drive</td> <td>front wheel drive</td> <td>rear wheel drive</td> <td>rear wheel drive</td> <td>all wheel drive</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Tires</td> <td class="basecarfield">P235/50WR18 performance</td> <td>P235/45WR17 performance</td> <td>P225/60HR18 performance</td> <td>P235/50VR17 all season</td> <td>P215/55HR16 all season</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Xenon Headlights</td> <td class="basecarfield">Not Available</td> <td>Standard</td> <td>Optional</td> <td>Optional</td> <td>Standard</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Parking Assist</td> <td class="basecarfield">Not Available</td> <td>Not Available</td> <td>rear parking sensors - Optional</td> <td>rear parking sensors - Optional</td> <td>Not Available</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Navigation System</td> <td class="basecarfield">Not Available</td> <td>DVD navigation system</td> <td>CD navigation system - Optional</td> <td>DVD navigation system - Optional</td> <td>Not Available</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Handling</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Turning Circle</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.5 ft.</td> <td>39.7 ft.</td> <td>38.9 ft.</td> <td>37.4 ft.</td> <td>37.7 ft.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>City</td> <td class="basecarfield">17 mpg.</td> <td>20 mpg.</td> <td>17 mpg.</td> <td>18 mpg.</td> <td>18 mpg.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Highway</td> <td class="basecarfield">24 mpg.</td> <td>30 mpg.</td> <td>25 mpg.</td> <td>24 mpg.</td> <td>25 mpg.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Exterior</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Length</td> <td class="basecarfield">202.6 in.</td> <td>189.3 in.</td> <td>196.8 in.</td> <td>193.9 in.</td> <td>185.2 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Width</td> <td class="basecarfield">74.2 in.</td> <td>72.2 in.</td> <td>74.1 in.</td> <td>73.2 in.</td> <td>68.7 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Height</td> <td class="basecarfield">56.6 in.</td> <td>56.7 in.</td> <td>58.4 in.</td> <td>56.1 in.</td> <td>57.5 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Weight</td> <td class="basecarfield">3790 lbs.</td> <td>3498 lbs.</td> <td>4018 lbs.</td> <td>3755 lbs.</td> <td>3953 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Wheel Base</td> <td class="basecarfield">112.2 in.</td> <td>107.9 in.</td> <td>120 in.</td> <td>114.5 in.</td> <td>106.4 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Interior</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">38.7 in.</td> <td>38.7 in.</td> <td>38.7 in.</td> <td>40.5 in.</td> <td>37.8 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">37.3 in.</td> <td>37.2 in.</td> <td>38 in.</td> <td>37.3 in.</td> <td>37.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">59 in.</td> <td>58.3 in.</td> <td>59.4 in.</td> <td>57.6 in.</td> <td>55.8 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">58.4 in.</td> <td>55.7 in.</td> <td>57.7 in.</td> <td>57 in.</td> <td>54.6 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">55.7 in.</td> <td>55.6 in.</td> <td>57.1 in.</td> <td>53 in.</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">56.4 in.</td> <td>53.8 in.</td> <td>55.9 in.</td> <td>54.7 in.</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">42.6 in.</td> <td>42.8 in.</td> <td>41.8 in.</td> <td>42.8 in.</td> <td>41.5 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">38 in.</td> <td>34.9 in.</td> <td>40.2 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Hear the Exhaust & See the Engine Revving. <a target="_blank" href="http://carreviewsandnews.com/images/2004pontiacbongxpex.mov">Click Here</a> </td> <td width="77%" valign="top">2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP The Good: Nice amount of room inside and a large trunk. Easy to use controls and nice features like head up display. Powerful engine. Quiet ride. The Bad: Bulky design of interior. Large playschool buttons. Bouncy ride which is nothing like a sports car. Body leans too much. Seats are not supportive. Ventilation outlets are too large; too many round holes in the dash. Transmission lacks manual shifting buttons. Pontiac is undergoing a fast change along with another GM revolution in Chevrolet. Currently Pontiac offers a trio of four door sedans, the mid sized Grand Am, the performance oriented Grand Prix, and the full sized Bonneville. The upcoming G6 sedan is sure to be a huge leap over these current models. Our tester, the Bonneville, is available in three models, the base SE, a SLE model with reworked body panels and a 32-valve 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 powered GXP model. This test of the high performance GXP model reveals great exterior styling mixed with a powerful engine and exhaust growl. What we discovered was lacking is something you will have to read on to find out. This year Pontiac, following the trend of automakers offering ever-increasing horsepower vehicles, created an all-new performance model. Along with a powerful 275 horsepower Northstar V-8 powerplant the Bonneville GXP also features new fascias, headlamps, taillamps, exhaust tips and a spoiler. Inside newly designed leather seats featuring suede inner cushions add a luxurious touch while also providing better grip while using the GXP’s 300 pounds of torque. The exhaust system has also been reworked with four chrome tipped outlets and a great rumble to boot. The exterior shape is now smooth and muscular. From a large bird-like front end to extruding rear doors and a wing tipped rear end, the GXP sedan signals power. What we liked most was the large 18-inch wheels which really added to its overall presence. Red brake calipers on all four wheels add that eye-catching touch. In back four chrome tipped exhaust outlets really look great. On the interior carbon fiber and aluminum trim is used in various locations on the door and the shift knob. The thickly padded seats have suede inserts to feel and look nicer than simply having all leather everywhere. Two-position memory for driver seat is also included with powered height and lumbar adjustments. An ‘Exit’ button is also available to push the seat back when getting in and out, however it would be better if this could be programmed into the car to automatically happen. Getting in and out is also a pain due to a hard plastic piece on the bottom outer edge of the front seats. A large seat bolster next to the headrest was quite ugly and blocked the view of rear seat passengers. Overhead, the sliding sunroof was quiet and a button for Onstar is available for your safety in the rear view mirror. Built into the GXP is a monitor for tire pressures and a easy to use inflator in the trunk should you need air for anything inflatable. The GXP includes a large center console storage area with cup holders and armrest. A dual zone climate control system is standard and separate outlets for the rear passengers can be found in the center console. The dual zone climate controls were also easy to use and functioned well. The system was a bit loud and figuring out which vent holes were for driver and which for passenger was a bit difficult as there were so many torpedo like vents in the dash. The red on white background instrument cluster was easy to read and showed loads of information, a bit more than we would have liked. To the right of the instrument cluster is an electronic info display in red color, something we thought should have been a different color as red is usually for something wrong with a function in the car. An optional head up display was also quite useful and showed vital information like speed, fuel warnings, and stereo selection. A CD player with Monsoon eight speaker sound system producing great bass is also standard in this upgraded model. Satellite radio is also built in with easy to use controls on the steering wheel for the entire stereo. For those who have not yet tried satellite radio, we recommend a trial before ordering this option as we could not find much to listen to and the feeling of radio was still more alive than satellite to us. The overall interior design is large and bubbly, with big foam pieces covering the dash and large torpedo like holes as air vents. The seats lacked side support which would have helped tremendously in taking fast turns. The Bonneville features a very large rear trunk, but we think that more rear seat legroom would have been a better choice between the two spaces. The overall design theme of the interior is ‘Old American’ and only those who want this style will be attracted to this car. This car will probably not draw many who have never before owned a Pontiac or something American for that matter. We think a major overhaul is necessary to make a more inviting interior with less bulk and more elegant flow. Every system and every component within the four-wheel independent suspension is custom engineered to the GXP. Large front and rear stabilizer bars along with a tower-to-tower brace keep body lean to a minimum. StabiliTrak electronic stability system and large anti-lock disc brakes with red calipers are added to help you stay on the road. Nonetheless the ride of the Bonneville is not up to par with overseas offerings. At the wheel the car feels very large and bulky. Body lean is still evident and the seats do not hold, even with the suede inserts. Because the car is not nimble, you feel like you are in an unsafe and uncontrollable vehicle. While cruising the Bonneville has a bounce, like floating on air but with bumps along the way, and we think that this bounce definitely needs to be eliminated. The steering was quite loose as well, and the feeling of the road was lost through the steering column. We could actually turn the wheel one inch from center to either side and keep the car going straight. We would highly suggest you drive the competition we have chosen below in our charts before choosing one vehicle to buy. The Pontiac three year or 36,000 mile warranty also is a bit weak when compared to competitors in this price range, which offer at least four years and include maintenance during those years. Driver and front passenger side impact air bags are standard. The Bonneville also performed quite well in crash tests mainly due to its very large size. All in all, we think that Pontiac needs to totally redo its Bonneville lineup to make a car that is more stable, and that has better ergonomics inside. Cars like those in our comparison chart below show that the world has gotten far ahead of Pontiac. As Nissan is updating its cars every year, so too must other automakers, especially those from America. </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%" id="AutoNumber2" height="154"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="53%" height="19">PRICING</td> <td width="13%" height="19">INVOICE</td> <td width="34%" height="19">RETAIL</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Base Pricing</td> <td width="13%" height="18">32,272</td> <td width="34%" height="18">35,270</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="17">Destination</td> <td width="13%" height="17">725</td> <td width="34%" height="17">725</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Moon Roof, Power Glass</td> <td width="13%" height="18">979</td> <td width="34%" height="18">1,100</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Instrument Display, Head-Up </td> <td width="13%" height="18">289</td> <td width="34%" height="18">325</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="53%" height="18">Seats, Heated Front • GXP</td> <td width="13%" height="18">262</td> <td width="34%" height="18">295</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="stripe-three" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr class="stripe-five">  <td valign="top" width="162"> COMPARISONS </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Acura TL 3.2 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires and Navigation System (3.2L 6cyl 6M) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2005 Chrysler 300 C 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Lincoln LS Sport 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A) </td> <td valign="top" width="20%"> 2004 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A) </td> </tr>  <tr class="lightfield"> <td>MSRP</td> <td class="basecarfield">$35,270</td> <td>$34,850</td> <td>$32,370</td> <td>$39,970</td> <td>$38,660</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Invoice</td> <td class="basecarfield">$32,272</td> <td>$31,758</td> <td>$29,973</td> <td>$36,633</td> <td>$35,477</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Warranty</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Basic</td> <td class="basecarfield">3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>4 yr. / 50000 mi.</td> <td>3 yr. / 36000 mi.</td> <td>4 yr. / 50000 mi.</td> <td>4 yr. / 50000 mi.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Engine Type </td> <td class="basecarfield">V8</td> <td>V6</td> <td>V8</td> <td>V8</td> <td>W8</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Base Engine Displacement</td> <td class="basecarfield">4.6 liters</td> <td>3.2 liters</td> <td>5.7 liters</td> <td>3.9 liters</td> <td>4.0 liters</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Valvetrain</td> <td class="basecarfield">32 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>24 Valves single overhead cam (SOHC)</td> <td>16 Valves overhead valves (OHV)</td> <td>32 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> <td>32 Valves double overhead cam (DOHC)</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Horsepower</td> <td class="basecarfield">275 hp @ 5600 rpm</td> <td>270 hp @ 6200 rpm</td> <td>340 hp @ 5000 rpm</td> <td>280 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> <td>270 hp @ 6000 rpm</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Torque</td> <td class="basecarfield">300 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>238 ft-lbs. @ 5000 rpm</td> <td>390 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>286 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm</td> <td>273 ft-lbs. @ 2750 rpm</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Driven Wheels</td> <td class="basecarfield">front wheel drive</td> <td>front wheel drive</td> <td>rear wheel drive</td> <td>rear wheel drive</td> <td>all wheel drive</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Tires</td> <td class="basecarfield">P235/50WR18 performance</td> <td>P235/45WR17 performance</td> <td>P225/60HR18 performance</td> <td>P235/50VR17 all season</td> <td>P215/55HR16 all season</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Xenon Headlights</td> <td class="basecarfield">Not Available</td> <td>Standard</td> <td>Optional</td> <td>Optional</td> <td>Standard</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Parking Assist</td> <td class="basecarfield">Not Available</td> <td>Not Available</td> <td>rear parking sensors - Optional</td> <td>rear parking sensors - Optional</td> <td>Not Available</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Navigation System</td> <td class="basecarfield">Not Available</td> <td>DVD navigation system</td> <td>CD navigation system - Optional</td> <td>DVD navigation system - Optional</td> <td>Not Available</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Handling</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Turning Circle</td> <td class="basecarfield">40.5 ft.</td> <td>39.7 ft.</td> <td>38.9 ft.</td> <td>37.4 ft.</td> <td>37.7 ft.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>City</td> <td class="basecarfield">17 mpg.</td> <td>20 mpg.</td> <td>17 mpg.</td> <td>18 mpg.</td> <td>18 mpg.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Highway</td> <td class="basecarfield">24 mpg.</td> <td>30 mpg.</td> <td>25 mpg.</td> <td>24 mpg.</td> <td>25 mpg.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Exterior</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Length</td> <td class="basecarfield">202.6 in.</td> <td>189.3 in.</td> <td>196.8 in.</td> <td>193.9 in.</td> <td>185.2 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Width</td> <td class="basecarfield">74.2 in.</td> <td>72.2 in.</td> <td>74.1 in.</td> <td>73.2 in.</td> <td>68.7 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Height</td> <td class="basecarfield">56.6 in.</td> <td>56.7 in.</td> <td>58.4 in.</td> <td>56.1 in.</td> <td>57.5 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Weight</td> <td class="basecarfield">3790 lbs.</td> <td>3498 lbs.</td> <td>4018 lbs.</td> <td>3755 lbs.</td> <td>3953 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Wheel Base</td> <td class="basecarfield">112.2 in.</td> <td>107.9 in.</td> <td>120 in.</td> <td>114.5 in.</td> <td>106.4 in.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="printsection" width="100">Interior</td> <td class="printsection">Bonneville</td> <td class="printsection">TL</td> <td class="printsection">300</td> <td class="printsection">LS</td> <td class="printsection">Passat</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">38.7 in.</td> <td>38.7 in.</td> <td>38.7 in.</td> <td>40.5 in.</td> <td>37.8 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Headroom</td> <td class="basecarfield">37.3 in.</td> <td>37.2 in.</td> <td>38 in.</td> <td>37.3 in.</td> <td>37.3 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">59 in.</td> <td>58.3 in.</td> <td>59.4 in.</td> <td>57.6 in.</td> <td>55.8 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Shoulder Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">58.4 in.</td> <td>55.7 in.</td> <td>57.7 in.</td> <td>57 in.</td> <td>54.6 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">55.7 in.</td> <td>55.6 in.</td> <td>57.1 in.</td> <td>53 in.</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Hip Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">56.4 in.</td> <td>53.8 in.</td> <td>55.9 in.</td> <td>54.7 in.</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td>Front Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">42.6 in.</td> <td>42.8 in.</td> <td>41.8 in.</td> <td>42.8 in.</td> <td>41.5 in.</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td>Rear Leg Room</td> <td class="basecarfield">38 in.</td> <td>34.9 in.</td> <td>40.2 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