staff@slashgear.com (Joe Capraro)
2024-04-28 11:45:22
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The Aztek was stuck in the then-empty void between SUVs and sedans that has since become crowded with crossovers like the Subaru Crosstrek and Mazda CX-30. The 2024 versions of both of those models feature the same generous lower-body plastic cladding as the Aztek. The Pontiac’s toothy front end resembles that of the 2023 Jeep Compass, a crossover we rated highly upon its release. Two-plus decades ago, the motoring public wasn’t receptive to the Aztek’s charms, but its design elements have become commonplace in the intervening years.
The Aztek was also car-camping ready ahead of the camper van craze, with a removable cooler between the front seats and stereo controls in the rear cargo area. For $195, buyers could add a camping package that included a custom-fit inflatable air mattress and a tent that enclosed the cargo space with the hatch open.
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