Two body styles are available, a two-door coupe and a coupe-like four-door sedan. Each comes in four trim levels, with the sedan priced $150 higher than the comparable coupe. The sedan offers slightly more rear headroom than the coupe (and two more doors), but otherwise they are functionally identical.Base-level SE models begin at $16,800 for the coupe, and come with air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, traction control, aggressive P215/60R15 tires and many other standard features. SE1 ($18,240 for the coupe) adds cruise control, power windows and locks, four-way adjustable front seats, alloy wheels and six-speaker audio with compact disc and graphic equalizer. Next up is the GT ($20,690), which has its own unique front and rear fascias, plus a stiffer suspension, wider (P225/50R16) tires, disc brakes at all four corners and a leather-wrapped steering wheel connected to speed-sensitive power steering. GT1 ($21,960) adds a power glass sunroof, six-way power driver's seat, and eight-speaker Monsoon audio with steering-wheel-mounted controls. Last year's base-level, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is gone, replaced by the new EcoTec 2.2-liter four. Like its predecessor, EcoTec is a twin-cam unit with four valves per cylinder. It is rated only 140 horsepower, vs. 150 for the old engine; but Pontiac claims that those ten ponies will hardly be missed. In exchange, EcoTec offers a wealth of high-tech bragging rights. It is not only the lightest engine GM builds in its displacement class, but also one of the most compact four-bangers built in the world. All-aluminum construction contributes to its ultra-light weight of only 305 pounds, while twin balance shafts ensure smooth operation. Fuel economy is improved as well. A 3.4-liter overhead-valve V6 producing 170 horsepower in standard tune is a $715 option for SE1. GT and GT1 models come standard with the V6, pumped up to 175 horsepower with cold-air induction (called ram air) and a less restrictive exhaust. SE and SE1 buyers can choose a new five-speed manual transmission built by Getrag, a renowned German gearbox manufacturer; or (for $825) a four-speed automatic. The SE1 V6 and the sportier GT and GT1 are offered only with the automatic transmission. GT and GT1 can be equipped with leather seats for $595. The power glass sunroof can be added to GT or SE1 for $700.
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