Pontiac Aztek "The Original Overlander?"

[FeralBoy]

…but maybe it can earn your respect, in the right context? hehe

Id push it..

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[fstfrd00]

Maybe first into a burgeoning market of the "overlanding" buzz word.

 

[Overland-Indiana]

When they came out i remember the CBS show Survivor gave one away to the winner, I wanted one bad!! But, then I realized they weren't that well made and decided I wasn't that interested lol. Still a cool car, IMO.

 

[luchaDor]

Well...the Aztek Concept in its original form had the Press and buyers very excited. Then came the production version, built on a mini-van platform and everybody laughed. If they had built the concept, they'd have been much more popular. The 2nd gen looked a bit better...but it could have been much better.

Original pictures here:

http://www.motortrend.com/news/thread-of-the-day-what-if-the-pontiac-aztek-concept-had-gone-to-production-unchanged-192105/

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Guess it kind of comes down to "drive what ya got"......

 

[GoingCommando]

You could make the point that GM was ahead of its time with the innovation of the "Pontiac Aztek".

The Aztek had all time all wheel drive, a built in cooler, built in rear on-board air compressor, rear controllable audio controller, rear ac adapter, and one of the first rear hatch tent configurations with awning & insect screen.



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I think we should give the Aztec an A for effort. I was intrigued when they first came out, but couldn't get past the look. Went with a Subaru who's AWD was leading the market. It wasn't an overlander, but it got me to a lot of remote camp sites.

I would love to see a car maker take a fresh stab at a "stock" overland vehicle, especially if they could keep it in the $30s. I looked a long time for an off-road capable self-contained camper van. Still looking.


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[Parker75]

Here is an great example of an off-road concept that GM/Pontiac could have produced.


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[FeralBoy]

I could almost forgive it if it had a Bonneville drivetrain, but not the Dexcool POS they put in it..

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[Egan]

I just happened to watch this video last night and then saw this thread this morning, Strange destiny.

 

[Justin Forrest]

…but maybe it can earn your respect, in the right context? hehe

Oh my. Dare to be different I guess.

 

[Greg Smith]

I think Clark was the first to overland with the stock family queen truckster. If only it had the upgraded suspension package he might have survived the road gap jump in AZ.

 

[FeralBoy]

" Honkey Lips!"

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[Craig M]

"You think you hate it now, but just wait until you drive it!"

 

[Parker75]

I just happened to watch this video last night and then saw this thread this morning, Strange destiny.

I just youtubed that and it makes you think there may be a resurrection of the Aztek.


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[Egan]

I just youtubed that and it makes you think there may be a resurrection of the Aztek.


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I would need a lot more convincing, it is still pretty ugly.

 

[Egan]

Here is an great example of an off-road concept that GM/Pontiac could have produced.


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I would drive that one if it has any off road capability.

 

[Parker75]

Does anyone think GM will bring back the Aztek in an Overland Edition?

Would the market be receptive?


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[Egan]

Does anyone think GM will bring back the Aztek in an Overland Edition?

Would the market be receptive?


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They would have to rebrand, Pontiac does not exist any longer.

 

[Parker75]

They would have to rebrand, Pontiac does not exist any longer.

Could we possibly see the Chevrolet Aztek?

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[Element Overland]

OB has helped me to appreciate other vehicles... conceptually to Aztec, kind of cool. But if we want to talk about concepts, Toyota has one the FT4X. If that is an indication of market trend we should see some really cool cars being produced.