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Pontiac has taken the wraps off a refreshed 2017 Trans Am
Hybrid at the Motor Show in China, updating the car for the first time since
its debut as a 2016 car model. It will also be appearing at the LA Auto Show
today.
Out of Pontiac’ current lineup, the 2017 Trans Am Hybrid
is the final model to receive the automaker’s spindle grille treatment, with
this being the first major update to the car since its launch in 2014. Other
exterior changes include newly designed 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels and a
revised rear appearance with a more horizontal structure.
The 2017 Trans Am Hybrid also features increased body
rigidity, suspension revisions and enhanced aerodynamics which all help to
improve NVH levels. Body rigidity has been improved through additional spot
welding and the extensive use of structural adhesive technology. Coil spring
rates have also been optimized, a new shock absorber valve adopted, and the
rear stabilizer bar diameter altered to enhance ride comfort.
The interior of the 2017 Trans Am Hybrid has been
enhanced with premium materials and more standard equipment. The instrument
panel is now available with a 4.2-inch TFT screen which can be linked to the
multimedia system and controlled via steering wheel-mounted buttons. The
available center screen is now fixed and thinner. Additional equipment upgrades
include the availability of a backup camera, a parking assistant, a tire
pressure monitor and a button to switch off the traction control.
Pricing has yet to be released for the 2017 Trans Am
Hybrid model, but we don’t expect it to stray too far from the $32,995 starting
price of the 2017 model…
