La vague déferlera-t-elle ?

Amyot Bachand

Cet automne, les concessionnaires Pontiac et leur clientèle auront enfin droit à leur petite coréenne légèrement retouchée pour représenter la marque avec distinction et se démarquer des jumelles Aveo et Swift+.

Carrosserie

La Wave se décline en deux versions : de base et LS. Vous pouvez opter pour une berline ou pour une cinq portes. Pontiac privilégie les groupes d’options, entre autres le groupe Habillage, qui comptera des phares antibrouillards, de jolies roues de 14 pouces en alliage et des garde-boue. Parmi les autres options, on compte le toit ouvrant électrique et les roues en aluminium.

Habitacle

Avec des appliques de chrome ici et là, le tableau prend vie. La console avant deux tons est rehaussée d’attrayants cadrans métalliques au tableau de bord et d’insertions sur le volant, de même que sur les commandes des glaces électriques de la version LS. Celle-ci comprend également le verrouillage électrique des portes, le télédéverrouillage avec fonction alarme ainsi qu’un lecteur CD.

Mécanique

Même mécanique que la Chevrolet Aveo: le moteur 1,6 litre accouplé à la boîte automatique constitue un bon choix. Optez pour le système de freinage ABS et vous compterez sur des arrêts sûrs en toute occasion.

Comportement

Si l’on se fie à nos essais de l’Aveo, la berline s’avère une meilleure routière que la cinq portes ; allez comprendre pourquoi. Celle-ci a plus tendance à faire la vague (roulis). Dans l’ensemble, ces sous-compactes offrent une bonne tenue de route et se faufilent agréablement en circulation urbaine.

Conclusion

Si la fiabilité est au rendezvous, les concurrents coréens vont devoir redessiner leurs petites voitures rapidement. La Wave et l’Aveo constituent d’étonnantes sous-compactes abordables.

Forces

• Freinage ABS (option) • Tenue de route (berline) • Économie d’essence • Finition plus jolie que les Jumelles • Lecteur MP3 disponible

Faiblesses

• Freinage sans ABS • Confort des sièges arrière • Sonorité de l’audio • Porte-verres

Nouveautés en 2005

• Nouveau modèle disponible qu’au Canada

Description	PDSF
Prix de base	14,785.00 $
Frais de transport	960.00 $
Prix total des options	0.00 $
Prix total avec les options	15,745.00 $
Prix total sans les options	15,745.00 $

Description

PDSF

Prix de base

14,785.00 $

Frais de transport

960.00 $

Prix total des options

0.00 $

Prix total avec les options

15,745.00 $

Prix total sans les options

15,745.00 $

Emissions
G/km Of CO2 Emissions	N/A
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year	N/A
Vehicle
EPA Classification	Subcompact

Emissions

G/km Of CO2 Emissions

N/A

Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year

N/A

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Transmission
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code	MM5
Trans Type	5
Trans Description Cont.	Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)	N/A
Clutch Size	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
Mileage
EnerGuide Estimate - City	8.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy	6.1 L/100 km
Cruising Range - City	1202.16 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	1734.26 mi
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - City	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code	L91
Engine Type	Gas L4
Displacement	1.6L/98
Fuel System	MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	103 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	107 @ 3600
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity	N/A

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

MM5

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

First Gear Ratio (:1)

N/A

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

N/A

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

N/A

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

N/A

Reverse Ratio (:1)

N/A

Clutch Size

N/A

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

N/A

Mileage

EnerGuide Estimate - City

8.8 L/100 km

EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy

6.1 L/100 km

Cruising Range - City

1202.16 mi

Cruising Range - Hwy

1734.26 mi

EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Combined

N/A

EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Hwy

N/A

EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - City

N/A

Estimated Battery Range

N/A

Engine

Engine Order Code

L91

Engine Type

Gas L4

Displacement

1.6L/98

Fuel System

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

103 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

107 @ 3600

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

N/A

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

N/A

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

N/A

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Volume	N/A
Front Head Room	39.3 in
Front Leg Room	41.3 in
Front Shoulder Room	53.6 in
Front Hip Room	N/A
Second Head Room	37.6 in
Second Leg Room	35.4 in
Second Shoulder Room	52.8 in
Second Hip Room	N/A
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase	97.6 in
Length, Overall	152.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	65.7 in
Height, Overall	58.9 in
Track Width, Front	57.1 in
Track Width, Rear	55.5 in
Min Ground Clearance	N/A
Liftover Height	N/A
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	42.0 ft³
Trunk Volume	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

N/A

Front Head Room

39.3 in

Front Leg Room

41.3 in

Front Shoulder Room

53.6 in

Front Hip Room

N/A

Second Head Room

37.6 in

Second Leg Room

35.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

52.8 in

Second Hip Room

N/A

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

97.6 in

Length, Overall

152.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

65.7 in

Height, Overall

58.9 in

Track Width, Front

57.1 in

Track Width, Rear

55.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

N/A

Liftover Height

N/A

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

7.8 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

42.0 ft³

Trunk Volume

N/A

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight	2348 lbs
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front	N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear	N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front	N/A
Tires
Front Tire Size	P185/60R14
Rear Tire Size	P185/60R14
Spare Tire Size	N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size	14 in
Rear Wheel Size	14 in
Spare Wheel Size	N/A
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Steering
Steering Type	Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A
Brakes
Brake Type	Power
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width	N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	45 L
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

2348 lbs

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

N/A

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

N/A

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/60R14

Rear Tire Size

P185/60R14

Spare Tire Size

N/A

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

14 in

Rear Wheel Size

14 in

Spare Wheel Size

N/A

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Steering

Steering Type

Power Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

N/A

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

N/A

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

N/A

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

N/A

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

N/A

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

N/A

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

45 L

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

N/A

5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (STD)	MM5	0 $
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION inc: metallic shifter trim plate, brake/trans shift interlock, 3.75 axle ratio	MX0	900 $

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP inc: base vehicle	1SB	0 $
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP inc: Appearance Pkg (14" alloy wheels, mud guards, rear spoiler), pwr tilt & tip sliding glass sunroof (internally stowed), premium 6-speaker audio system	1SC	1410 $

NO AIR CONDITIONING (STD)	___	0 $
AIR CONDITIONING inc: dual engine cooling fans, rear window defogger timer	C60	1150 $
FEDERAL AIR CONDITIONING EXCISE TAX	___	100 $

AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER (STD)	___	0 $
AM/FM STEREO W/CD/MP3 PLAYER	U3L	75 $

14" STEEL WHEELS W/COVERS (STD)	___	0 $
14" X 5.5" ALUMINUM WHEELS	PG4	395 $

Pontiac Wave 2005

Pontiac Wave 2005

La vague déferlera-t-elle ?

Amyot Bachand

Carrosserie

Habitacle

Mécanique

Comportement

Conclusion

Forces

Faiblesses

Nouveautés en 2005

Informations

Prix sommaire du véhicule

Vehicle

Powertrain

Dimensions

Chassis

MECHANICAL

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

SAFETY

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

SELECT-A-UNIT

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP

SEAT TYPE

SEAT TRIM

PAINT

AIR CONDITIONING

RADIO

WHEELS

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) B (REQ: 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)	B	0 $
SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) C (REQ: 1SC Preferred Equipment Group)	C	0 $

4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	JM4	565 $
REAR LIFTGATE SPOILER	D52	295 $
PRELIMINARY INVOICE	Z31	0 $