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DAC!1! O2û-WiTITR FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1990 e Review: Pontiac ,Trans Sp ort CALL US TODAYU. "YQUR COLLISION EXPERTS IN OSHA- WA & A REA" jýE401 led E 0 EI q710 Wilson Rd. S. Hsi OshawaMAC 579-4000 Vans, trucks and commercial vehicies by estimate. Rust repair and bodywork extra. MAACO Auto Painting and Bodyworks are independent franchises of MAACO Entefprses, tnc. il With striking styling, plastic body panels, and room for up ta seven people, the new Pontiac Trans S,'port and its sieter-van, the Chevrolet Luniina APV, enter the rapidly growing minm-van market in a big way. The- Trans Sport looks somewhat like a small epace shuttle and takes top honors, for the most drainatie styling'of the year. Looking through the steeply-rakâed windscreen from the inside, it's easy te imagine that this ie a jet plane or a. space craft. It's almost disappointing when you realize that the Trans Sport will not fly. The huge front windscreen is a full-serve gas station, attendant's nightmare. It takes several minutes te dlean this glass genhouse. The front windscreen At a GlaneS "Underneath that Biuck van that is both pradtical and easy-to-drive." is flanked by two smaller' triangular-shaped 'windows. Forward visibililty is very good despite the two extra pillare, mainly because the pillare are thin enough not ta, be a visibility problem. Nornially, a large amount of window glass means more heat buildup inside the vehicle. Pontiac bas partially solved thie prblem by applying a special cted glass treatment that reduces heat load by 60 per cent. It seeras te, work. I experienced little overheating of the passenger compartmeflt, even on sunny days. The Trans Sport, features plastic body panels that are glued te the space frame. The adhesive je claixned ta, be stronger than a metal-to-metal weld. Plastic body panels on the Trans Sport include the hood, roof, doors, tailgate and rear quarter panels. The front fenders and fascias are made of reinforced reaction injection molded material which abeorbs impacts better. Pontiac chose te, go with front-wheel-drive because of its superiority in élippery conditions. Economice aiea played a part in this decision. The Trans Sport's drivetrain- je the same as the GM-10 series of cars (Grand Prix/ Lumina/Cutlass Supreme/Regal). The standard engine is a 3.1 litre V6 engine with 120 horsepower. A three-epeed automatic transmission ije aiea standard. The Trans Sport je available in two trim levels, base and SE. Some of the more important standard features on the SE model include air conditioning with rear airflow. vente, pneumnatic load-levelling system with built-in inflater for inflating tires and beach teys, cruise control, a leather-wrapped "tering wheel, and the deep-tinted glass. Overall, I found the Trans Sport a very pleasant vehicle te, drive. The V6 engine je very responsive, quiet and vibration-free. The chassie feels quite solid and the ride is smooth and comfortable. The Trans Sport baàasa e frame substructure att.ache& te a 'ladder" fraine for extra rigidity. Step-up height into the cabin je lower than many rear-wheel-drive mini vans, and the rear IIif-t-up" tailgate opens at bumper height for easier loading of luggage. There'e lot of passenger room in the Trans Sport. It will seat, 5 6 or 7 passengers, depending on thé seating arrangements. When folded over, the rear seats can be $20,450 FWD. 3 tir, 7 psu. mini van 3il11W RVV6 w/eloctrordc -fuel iztjection 120 3 spdl. automatic 1688 kg/350Ibo.. 4940 mm1194.5 in. 2789 mrn/109.9 in. 1886 tninfl4.2 in. 1666 mr/6.5 ls 29621/104.6 cm.. L. o NIA 'Basic 3 yr.J8.000km Coenes6 yc&AJl500EXkm THE NEW PONTIAC Trans Spart offers VS6engins with a three upeedatnti bold stylingo, eating fer 13P to Seven people ran Misin and a standard 120 hmese m e 3.1 litre rVAN & TRUCK WORLD. - ACCESSORIES & INSTALLATION - RV. *PICK- UP.4 X 4,VAN - Van interiors - Running boards - Window tinting - Truck caps - Box liners " Captain chairs " Tool boxes " Bug shields *And many more accessories 16StWe t. , d1 1579-68681 lMon. -Wed.: 9am - 6pm Thrs -Fd. 9 9St. AJAX -, PICKERING OPENING SOON FRANCHISE A VAILABLE- 1-800-263-7941 HWy. 36 aMount Hope St., Lindsay I 1-705-328-2846 Mn.-Ths: 9- 6 Fri 9 - 7 Sat.. 1D0 ýjrj 4V, YT or oe Review By GregWilsoii used as a table and even have a cup holder built into each one. ;ePit the Trans Sport's flashy exterior, it is bascally very mild-mannered van. ;e Trans Sport behaves like a family van je supposed te: well-behaved, easy-to-drive, and very comfortable. Techia Irnformnation 1990 Pontie Trans Snrt thrum Mr muffier & brake centre muffler & brake centre L t thrumm!y Base price Engins Horsepower Tranumision Curb welght 1aneh Wldth Height Cargo vobume Puai economy Wamty lrmtri