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2005 Pontiac Aztek
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2005 Pontiac Aztek

The Aztek, introduced as a 2001 model, is an SUV based on the Montana minivan. Like the Montana, it uses GM's 3.4-liter, 185-hp V6, which is neither sprightly nor fuel-efficient. The Aztek is clearly aimed at the much-hyped "active lifestyle" crowd, with handy standard and optional features like removable plastic storage boxes, a removable center-console cooler, a slide-out cargo tray, and a tent that fits onto the rear of the vehicle. Negatives include poor rear visibility, clumsy handling, a stiff ride, a rear seat that's too low, no rear wiper, and a split rear gate that's awkward to operate.

Market value
$3,063
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2005
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2001

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,063
Retail value range
$2,950 - $3,175
Original MSRP range
$21,530 - $24,445
Trade-in range
$690 - $870

Ratings

Road test score
36/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
18 MPG
EPA highway
24 MPG
EPA combined
20 MPG
Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
24 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,280
Cruising range
310 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.7 sec
0-60 mph
11.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
150 ft
Avoidance speed
49 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
182 in
Width
74 in
Height
67 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Weight
4,170 lb
Maximum load
1,185 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3.5 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Cargo volume
49 cu ft
Luggage
4+0+0

Brand context

About Pontiac

Once known as GM’s performance brand, Pontiac was discontinued in 2010 along with Hummer, Saab, and Saturn. The legendary GTO of the 1960s and Firebird of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s were joined by models such as the Grand Am, Grand Prix, and Bonneville, which were based on other GM models. The Australian-built Pontiac G8 was a legitimate muscle car, and the Vibe hatchback shared its design with the Toyota Corolla Matrix. Today, most Pontiac vehicles still on the road are more than a decade old and lack the safety and convenience features found in modern vehicles.

Vehicle ID: 4729 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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