Filed under: Videos, Pontiac, Crossover, Classics

The Pontiac Aztek has been an automotive laughingstock for years. According to the latest video in MotorWeek's Retro Review series, that horrible reputation might not be entirely deserved, though.

Continue reading Motorweek looks back at the Pontiac Aztek

Motorweek looks back at the Pontiac Aztek originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/07/08/motorweek-pontiac-aztek-video/

It's not my cup of styling but definitely never thought it was a horrible car like most suggest.

It was never anything other than a Montana minivan with a butt ugly body kit. Frankly, the Montana was the best minivan on the market in my opinion ... until you had to work on it. Then the engine placement revealed itself to be a total pig. But as a driver, I put thousands and thousands of miles on my '97 and enjoyed almost every one.

Styling wise, as I have said before, it was an angry dumpster on wheels. However, my wife and mother-in-law both owned one and they absolutely loved it. Most Aztek owners I've met are extremely loyal to it. It rides very well and it is very functional for the minivan/SUV/CUVsoccer mom crowd.