Editing Pontiac (automobile) (section)

=== 1997–2004 ===
[[File:Pontiac-Montana.jpg|thumb|An early-2000s Montana minivan]]
[[File:2006 Pontiac GTO.jpg|thumb|2006 GTO (LS2 V8 version)]]

The 1996 model year was the last year for the fifth-generation [[Pontiac Grand Prix|Grand Prix]]. The Grand Prix debuted in 1997 with the "Wider is Better" advertising campaign. The GTP trim level was added to the Grand Prix. It featured a supercharged 3.8 L V6 rated at {{convert|240|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|280|lb·ft|N.m|abbr=on}} of torque. One design highlight of this generation Grand Prix is the sharing of the roof's sheet metal between both coupe and sedan models.

In 1998 the Firebird was updated. The TransAm received the LS-1 engine which produced {{convert|305|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The WS6 option saw this number increase to {{convert|320|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and the addition of Ram Air and stiffer springs. The 1999 model year saw the replacement of the Trans Sport with the larger [[Pontiac Montana|Montana]] minivan.

In 2000, the Bonneville received the first major redesign since 1992 and was based on the G-Body, shared with the Oldsmobile Aurora and Buick LeSabre. In 2001 Pontiac introduced the Aztek into the emerging SUV market segment.

In 2002, both the Firebird/Trans Am and Camaro were discontinued as a result of declining sales and a saturated sports market. The coupe version of the Grand Prix was also discontinued. The 2003 [[Pontiac Vibe|Vibe]] arrived in spring 2002, a [[Toyota]]-based compact wagon built at the [[NUMMI]] joint-venture plant. Also, in 2003, it was announced that the Grand Prix would be in the last year of its generation, with an improved seventh generation on the way for 2004. It would also be Pontiac's final year in NASCAR. Pontiac's final victory in the NASCAR Cup Series would be achieved by [[Ricky Craven]] in [[2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400|one of the closest finishes in NASCAR history]], with [[David Green (racing driver)|David Green]] scoring their last [[NASCAR Xfinity Series|second-tier series]] win at the [[Mr. Goodcents 300]] at [[Kansas Speedway]]. A few surplus Pontiacs continued running in the Busch Series through 2006, in the [[ARCA Racing Series]] through 2008, with factory support in the [[NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] from 2007 to 2009, and in the [[NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour]] as late as 2019, nine years after the marque went defunct; Pontiac cars can still be found in local and regional stock car leagues.

The 2004 model year saw the reintroduction of the [[Pontiac GTO#Revival|Pontiac GTO]] (based on the Australian-developed [[Holden Monaro]]). The GTO was also initially powered by the {{convert|350|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} LS-1 V8 in its first model year. It had an independent front and rear suspension and an upscale full leather interior. Sales did not reach the 18,000 units that GM predicted. The LS1 engine was dropped in 2004. Pontiac added the drive-by-wire {{convert|400|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} LS2 V8 for the 2005 and 2006 model years at no additional cost. Additional upgrades also consisted of stainless steel dual exhaust outlets, larger Corvette-sourced PBR brakes with EBD, larger front vented rotors with vented rear rotors, and functional heat extractor hood scoops. The Bonneville introduced the GXP trim level to replace the SSEi. The Bonneville GXP featured a 4.6 Northstar V8, borrowed from Cadillac, and replaced the Supercharged 3800 Series II. The redesigned Grand Prix made its appearance and featured a GT and GTP trim level. The GTP's new 3.8 L supercharged V6 now made {{convert|260|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, up 20 from the previous generation. TAPshift was also introduced as well as a Competition Group package (Comp G).