NORTH SHORE REWS AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE FA ¥ wy od Glance EWS photo Mike Wakeflaie! THE Pontiac Sunfire receives a face-lift and some interior upgrades for the 2600 .. model year. Available as a two-clocr coupe, four-dcor sedan or two-door convert- ible, the Sunfire offers < standard 115-horsepower 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine or a 150-horsepower 2.4-litre DOHC four-cylinder engine. Prices start at $16,135. Test drive the Sunfire at Regency GM, 1160 Marine Dr., North Van. jar Sunti YOU might be sur- prised to learn that the Pontiac Sunfire is one _of the most popular - cars in Canada — in fact, it’s the third besz- selling, car in the coun- fry From January to October of 1999 (latest statistics avail- able), tine Sunfire was the third best-selling car in Canada just behind second-place finisher, the Chevrolet Cavalier, and the “top-placed Honda Civic. Since the Cavalier and Sunfire are aimost identical cars built by General Motors, GM could rightfully claim the title ‘of #1 best-seiling car platform in Canada. _ The Sunfire and Cavalier were last redesigned in 1995 — ; S changes for 2000 are relatively minor. The Suntire’s sportier image has been reinforced with more aggressive styling which includes a restyled front bumper, new side rocker mouldings, and new wheel cover and alloy wheel designs. The front turn signals on SE models have been muved lower in the bumper, and on GT models, they are flanked by new fog lamps. Revised tail lights and new round back-up lights give the rear a slightly different appearance. The Sunfire’s interior has a new instrument cluster with overlapping gauges. As the gauges are closer together, they’re easier to see through the Sunfire’s new four-spoke steering wheel. The instrument cluster now includes a speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel gauges and a digital odometer. In addition, there’s a new centre console with two for- ward-mounted cup holders, a concealed coin holder, storage for tapes and CDs, and a padded armrest. At the rear are two new cup holders and three new child seat techer anchors. A new feature this year is 2 Monscon premium audio sys- 93 KONDA ACCCRD LX 4dr, auto, ex. condition : 98 TOYOTA RAV 4 Auto 4WD, wan ’ $B FORD WIRDSTAR -. 7 pass., nicely equipped 7 < 99 TNYOTA COROLLA auto, 4 dr 7 + $3 TOVOTA CARRY LE. V6, loaded, leather. : 4 cyl, S speed, rare 96 TOYOTA AVALON Toyota flagship, evsry option $9 TOYOTA RAUA By 4wd, Automatic, fully leaded” ° 97 CHEV LURIINA . Hurry, hurry a engine (even in the convertible) make the 2000 Sunfire feel nore refined than the previous motel.” : oe tem with a 200-watt amplifier and eight speakers, available on GT models. Mechanical refinements include a new Getrag five-speed manual transmission, and a new lightweight Delco ABS sys- __ tem which incorporates rear brake proportioning to balance braking forces and prevent wheel lockup. Also ne-v are a qui- eter fuel pump, improved engine cooling, and a new lighter plastic fuel tank. Three body styles, two trim levels, two engines Sunfires come in three distinct body styles: a ewo-door coupe, four-door sedan, and nwo-door convertible. Two trim - levels are offered, SE and GT: coupes and sedans come in SE trim while coupes and convertibles are available in GT trim. SE models have a standard 115-horsepower 2.2-litre OHV four-cylinder engine, an adequate, time-tested engine that lacks refinement, but gets the job donc. Fuel consumption is See New page 38 ; 94 NISSAN PATHE Local veiticte, auto, 444 99 TOYOTA CAMRY CE Factory Warranty 93 OLUS CUTLASS CIERA Well equipped »- : 92 TOYOTA CAMRY V6. LE : 81 FORD F280 4X4 | Great work truck moe ON THE SPOT FIRANGIN a: