GM Sets Prices For New 2005 Crossover Sport Vans

DETROIT - General Motors announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its new 2005 crossover sport vans, the Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, Pontiac Montana SV6 and Buick Terraza. Prices start at $24,350 for the Uplander, $24,485 for the Relay, $25,235 for the Montana SV6 and $28,825 for the Terraza. All prices include a destination charge of $715, and exclude all tax, title, license and dealer fees.

The new crossover sport vans break new ground by combining SUV-inspired styling with mid-van functionality. Available in both front- and all-wheel-drive versions, they are powered by a 200-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 mated to the Hydra-Matic 4T65-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. The crossover sport vans feature highly refined interiors and have been engineered for solid dynamic safety performance.

All models include substantial standard equipment, such as an overhead rail storage system, rear-seat passenger DVD entertainment system, a CD/MP3 player, 17-inch wheels and tires, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, dual-stage frontal air bags for supplemental protection for the driver and front-seat passenger, and the OnStar system with one-year subscription to its Safe & Sound services.

Available equipment includes a remote vehicle starter system that operates from a range of about 200 feet; GM's sophisticated StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system (front-wheel-drive models only); the segment-first Mobile Digital Media Powered by PhatNoise system that allows users to store hundreds of hours of music, movies and other entertainment onto a removable hard drive cartridge (interim 2005 model year start of production); and seat-mounted side impact air bags that help provide head and torso protection for both the front passenger and the driver.

"GM's new crossover sport vans are ideal for those who need and appreciate comfortable seven-passenger seating and cargo efficiency, a high degree of safety, fuel economy, low step-in height, and great ride and handling - but prefer the more expressive styling associated with an SUV," said Anna Kretz, vehicle line executive for Front-Wheel-Drive Trucks.

Reflecting their individual brand characters, each vehicle features unique trim, equipment content and option packages. The MSRPs for the new models by trim series are:

Chevrolet Uplander Base	$24,350
Chevrolet Uplander LS	26,955
Chevrolet Uplander LT	29,385
Saturn Relay 2	24,485
Saturn Relay 3	27,580
Pontiac Montana SV6 1SA	25,235
Pontiac Montana SV6 1SB	28,605
Buick Terraza CX	28,825
Buick Terraza CXL	31,885

The Uplander and Montana SV6 replace Chevrolet's and Pontiac's current mid-van offerings. By bringing Buick and Saturn into the mix, GM is expanding its mid-van entries to maximize market coverage in the segment and build on the growing popularity of crossover vehicles among consumers.

Terraza delivers a premium, refined experience that blends the best qualities of Buick sedans with the utility that today's marketplace demands. Terraza will compete at the upper end of the segment and continue the trend started with Rendezvous and Rainier to pull new customers into the Buick showroom.

The Relay's refined interior appointments reflect the direction of future Saturn vehicles under development. The Relay also will help grow the brand, giving Saturn its first vehicle that can carry seven people, while also helping the brand meet the needs of existing Saturn owners with growing families and active lifestyles.