2005 Pontiac Aztek Review
Fuel Economy
18 - 19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Although functional as a minivan/sport-utility crossover, the Aztek's ungainly handling and weak engine make it hard to recommend over more refined wagons and sport-utes.
Pros
Versatile interior, available all-wheel drive.
Cons
Some cheap interior materials, poor visibility, awkward styling.
What's New for 2005
No major changes for the Aztek.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Fun Fun Fun!!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Aztek Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car a couple of months ago on a whim and I absolutely LOVE it! Anyone who wants to laugh at it or make fun of me for buying it can do it but they don't know what kind of FUN they are missing! The vehicle is very responsive on curves and in the snow it goes thru any depth. We love all the room in the back because you can carry anything. It's just a FUN car to drive. We already feel like this vehicle is a part of the family!
Favorite Features
Room in the back-Fun to drive-Goes thru deep snow easily-Corners easily
Suggested Improvements
Takes getting used to the spoiler across the back window and that's the only thing I notice
Azteks are Complicated
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Aztek Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I love the design because it's so unique and there aren't very many in my city. I use to drive a small compact car prior to buying the Aztek, so I wanted something larger but not to large. The Aztek was the perfect size and had the amount of room I was looking for. It's so easy to get in and out of it and can stuff so many things in it. Last year, I had to take my Aztek back to dealership because my gauges were not reading correctly. I would fuel up and the gauge indicated that I was on empty. My speedometer would indicate I was driving at 120 miles per hour when I was actually driving at 30mph. Luckily I had the gold insurance plan and got everything fixed for $50 (deductible).
Favorite Features
I like the design, the amount of room for cargo, and the driving experience.
Suggested Improvements
I don't like the spoiler because it does block your view. I would suggest to make it easier to change lights and fix bulbs that need to be fixed. Don't like to bucket seats. The material used for the seats can be changed. They get stained very easily and it is so difficult to remove stains.
I love my Rally
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Aztek AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I love my 2005 Pontiac Aztek rally edition. I was going to sell it so that I could get something more fuel efficient, but there isn't a SUV that great gas mileage this good and is this smoking hot. I LOVE MY RALLY!!
Favorite Features
Funky look, sexy sunroof, stereo system and blacked out back windows.
Suggested Improvements
None, the only thing that could make it better would be if Toyota thought of it.
ABS/AWD Disable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Aztek AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I just bought this car in January 2008 and am having trouble already with the abs/awd disable light. nothing shows on my mechanics computer but looks like a lot of trouble with sensors or harnesses. which would be the cheapest to start with? i just got it and can't really afford to trade it already.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
My 2002 Pontiac Aztec
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Aztek AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My Aztec is the worst automobile I've ever owned in my life. 1st Pontiac Grand Am, purchased new, within one years paint bwgan to peel off, Dealer refused to repaint it, said it was because of the High Mileage I put on it. Bought a New Pontiac Grand Prix a few years later. Ran OK but interior buttons began to crack and break, at 63000 mikes it's timing belt broke and realy damaged the engine my mechanic told me. Then the Pontaic AZTEC 2002 used, with 28000 miles on it. had nothing but trouble with it electricly, have spent well over $1500 getting elctricsl problems fixed plus lousy gas mileage, Hard suspension. Pontiac Factory refuses to stand behind the car. Good Bye Pontiac fo
Favorite Features
Pontiac should stand up and offer tofix their engeering defects if they want to keep me as customer
Suggested Improvements
The extremely poor wiring, Non fold back mirrors, Fuel mileage, Just totaly redesign the car to be dependable, Foriegnauto mfg's are able to do that. Gee, why is the American Automobile Mfgs having such a hard time, DUH !
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