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economist suristoiffiilribunethursday feb 3 2000 9 ijubb pontiac aims for the young at heart with new srv pontiac will build what they call a sport recre ation vehicle srv that is aimed a the young and young at heart and combines the driving enjoy ment of a sport sedan the rugged tractablity of a sport utility vehicle and the practicality of a van in one vehicle the pontiac aztek will go to full production sta tus for the 2001 model year from the grand prix sport sedan aztek draws instantly recognizable pontiac design cues a wide- track stance for sporty ride and handling a roomy and comfortable interior a low entry height and an appreciation of advanced technology aztek is an innovative flexible and accommo dating lifestyle support vehicle two seating con figurations are offered bucket seats in front with a choice of a three passenger flipfold 5050split seat n or dual captain chairs in back the rear 5050split bench seats are lightweight modular designs that can be folded flipped forward or removed to create extra space on demand the rear seat captain chairs have fold down seat backs that also recline and are easily removable a portable cooler standard on aztek gt models i latches into the consoles open bin by means of its dualaction handle this fully insulated container holds up to twelve 1 2ounce beverage cans the aztek gt also features removable utility packs nested in its front door trim for handy portable storage of sunglasses cell phones and other gear azteks rugged center console also includes dual cupholders and power outlets are provided along with a mat that features a moldedin coin holder unlike the typical vehicles aztek has a wide low and flat load floor removing the back seats opens up 935 cubic feet of cargo space drop the tailgate and aztek accommodates four full sheets of 34inch building materials a dozen securely attached cargo anchors a rear convenience net and storage areas built into the side trim and tail gate sill help keep track of loose ends the fold- down tailgate has two moldedin seating surfaces and a couple of cupholders that are perfect for pregame parties two optional cargo storage systems offer aztek owners additional versatility an innovative rear pullout cargo tray system supports up to 400 pounds of sports gear or home improvement materials a dualdoor popup unit on the right side of the tray can be subdivided into three segments which are great for holding grocery bags on the left side theres access to a hidden stor age area beneath the tray three modes of use are possible with the tray system the rear cargo tray can be securely latched in place inside the vehicle rolledout over the tailgate for convenient loading and unloading or completely removed and stowed in the garage by using the convenient grab handle and builtin roller wheels the second option is a reconfigurable rear con venience net system two sidepanel nets carry up to 35 pounds each two larger crossvehicle nets restrain up to 200 pounds of cargo 100 pounds per net in conjunction with azteks floormounted anchor hooks the convenience net system can be reconfigured in 22 different ways t aztecs cockpit interior theme brings a func tional look and active lifestyle to the road a pas senger grab handle built into the highly contoured instrument panel and matching door pulls offer hangtight reassurance when the going gets tough analog gauge cluster graphics provide instant leg ibility large round topofdash ventilation outlets are equipped with twisttype shutoff controls and are standard on every aztek exposed attachment screws look perfectly at home in this techadven ture environment- power comes from pontiacs proven 34litre v6 producing 185 hp and 210 lbft of torque aztek features a fourspeed electronic automatic trans mission to minimize unsprung weight azteks rear- drive module features aluminum materials for the axle housing crossmember control arms and knuckles monotube gaspressure shock absorbers have a larger piston diameter and greater oil vol ume to provide superior wheel control and road isolation in comparison to conventional twintube dampers an optional automatic levelcontrol sys tem adds a bladder around each rear shock absorber air pressure inside this bladder is sup plied by an onboard compressor to maintain a flat vehicle attitude when heavy loads are carried or a trailer is attached included with the autolevel system is an auxiliary accessory outlet located behind the rear interior trim an air hose and a pontiac will bring the goanywhere aztek to show rooms this fall as a 2001 model pressure gauge that is handy for inflating sports gear and bicycle tires fourchannel abs with electronic braking force distribution is a standard aztek feature in con junction with large front vented disc brakes and rear drums with frontwheel drive or discs aztek has substantial stopping power an innovative versatrak awd system has been engineered specifically for aztek with absolutely no pulling of levers punching of buttons or other driver action versatrak directs torque to those wheels with the best traction on demand when you need it performance on splittraction surfaces one wheel track on dry pavement the other on ice or snow is notably superior than allwheeldrive sys tems offered by azteks competition the versatrak system is so compact it fits under azteks flat rear load floor it adds no noise or vibration and its smart enough to accommodate temporary use of a compact spacesaver spare tire electronic and mechanical safeguards protect versatrak from inadvertent damage from abusive overload situa tions all azteks are equipped with an instrument cluster filled with highly legible analog gauges in addition to a 7000rpm tachometer 120mph speedometer fuellevel gauge and coolanttem perature gauge the high tech cluster features an lcd trip odometer and a comprehensive telltale module aztek gt is the first gm product to showcase the latest newgeneration head up display hud small pixels create virtual images of data which are presented in the drivers line of vision which eliminates the need to take hisher eyes off the road while driving compared to current huds the new approach is significantly brighter and theres added flexibility in the information that can be displayed the hud display includes vehi cle speed turnsignal operation highbeam indi cation a lowfuel warning a check gauges adviso ry radio station frequency and both cd number and track image brightness and height are both driveradjustable to provide optimum visibility aztek offers no less than four different audio entertainment systems and some notable upgrades to keep its passengers enthralled an advanced theftdeterrent system offered as an aztek option uses door switches and an ultra sonic motion sensor to sound an alarm in the event an intrusion is detected if security is desired with an occupant remaining in the vehicle the motion detector can be temporarily disabled in this mode the audible alarm is equipped if any door or the liftgate is opened before doors are unlocked with a key or the remote keyless entry transmitter solara convertible coming cambridge built model uniquely north american toyota canadas cambridge manu facturing plant will produce a new con vertible designed engineered and built for a uniquely north american con sumer called the camry solara convertible it will be built alongside the current solara coupe the solara convertibles powerfold ing softtop convertible roof available in black and camel fabric will feature a full headliner automaticdown power rearquarter windows and a large glass rear window the standard premium jbl sound system will feature a vari able control function that adjusts bass response and volume depending on vehicle speed and roof position the solara convertible will be offered in the sle trim level only pow ered by the 30litre 200 hp v6 engine matched to a standard fourspeed electronicallycontrolled automatic transmission the impressive perfor mance of the v6 is matched by efficient fuel economy with an estimated epa cityhighway mileage of 106 l 100 km the new convertible rides on a four- wheel independent macpherson strut suspension that includes front and rear stabilizer bars with antivibration sub- frames and gasfilled shocks all solara convertibles will be standardequipped with fourwheel disc brakes for those looking for more in the way of control and handling the solara convertible will have an upgrade package that includes 16inch alloy wheels and tires a perforated leatherwrapped steering wheel and a tighter and more controlled level of suspension tune occupant safety is addressed in the solara convertible with the installation of front and rear crumple zones designed to help absorb and diffuse impact this design is enhanced by standard safety features that include a driver and frontpassenger airbag supplemental restraint system srs driver and frontpassenger seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters three- point seatbelts in all seating positions fourwheel antilock braking system abs and traction control trac winter car care tips tips tips h- fuel filters need to be changed every 48000km change your oil fil ter at every oil change oil should be changed every 5000 km stick to the engine coolant maintenance schedules outlined in your owners manual to avoid heater failures protect your cars finish by visiting a car wash every ten days to reduce the effects of winter weather and salt winter survival kit should include blankets spare tirei car lack road flares matches shovel flashlight extra batteries and booster cables batteries more than two years old should be tested to ensure troublefree winter driving keep door lock defroster easily accessible not locked inside your icecovered vehicle have your tires rotated every 10000 km as your car ages it is important to check the oil levels with each fillup adoruauyrziiance celebrating 18 years of serving markhamin rust maintenance expanded facility and fall hours 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