The first real VT facelift, it featured teardrop headlight shape and cleaner taillight treatment on low-end models.
More expensive models boasted individual front and rear styling. 3.8-litre V6 engine was uprated to 152kW. Sales kept storming along.
Engine options: Uprated 225kW 5.7-litre GEN III V8 with four-speed auto or six-speed manual.
New standard features: Anti-lock brakes, CD player, immobiliser, seat belt pretensionersSpecial editions:· Dec 00 – Lumina: Air-con, alloy wheels, cruise control, power windows, rear spoiler, roof racks (wagon), decals· May 01 – Equipe: Air-con, alloy wheels, power windows, cruise control, decals
