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    When conceived as a concept, the planning engineers and stylists were visionary. They saw a market for a car based SUV, available with AWD, flexible seating, with plenty of cargo room, but with a car like ride, and fuel economy. The basic concept was quite sound (with vehicles like the Highlander, Murano, and Edge taking pages from this playbook), but the execution was anything but a success. The vehicle was based on the GM Minivan Platform (the Montana to be precise), with an uncompetitive 3.4L V6, and 4 Speed Auto. The AWD system was to be an electronic one, mounted within it’s own aluminum subframe, and never really worked as advertised. The body was covered in every Pontiac Styling cliche, from an overabundance of cladding, to the split grill, and an over styled spoiler at the rear. The interior, equally over styled, actually had a couple of good ideas, including a drink cooler as a part of the console, and an available tent that could be used for camping.

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