2005 Pontiac Aztek New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek?
Now entering its last year of production, the 2005 Pontiac Aztek only sees a change in color palette this year, with the additions of Sedona Beige, Sport Red and Liquid Silver.

Advantages of the 2005 Pontiac Aztek:

• Thoughtfully designed and useful interior
• Seating comfort front and rear
• Impressive utility
• Good ride quality
• Better fuel economy than many SUVs

Objections to the 2005 Pontiac Aztek:

• Expect rapid depreciation and a tough time selling it as a used vehicle
• Little capability as an off-roader
• Controversial styling
• Coarse engine

Editor's Advice:
The 2005 Pontiac Aztek is an example of a great idea suffering from poor execution. In practice, this crossover SUV works well. It offers lots of space and utility in a package that favors on-road performance over off-road capability. But the decidedly different styling did not win over the critics or consumers. Sales never really took off and despite continual improvements the Pontiac Aztek has basically flat-lined. Production will end after 2005. Good deals abound on this rig, but depreciation rates are horrifying and it's going to be tough to unload one of these years from now. Caveat emptor!