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2008 Pontiac G6 Review
Sporty midsize sedans, coupes, and hardtop convertibles.
2008 G6 Review Summary & Specifications
The Pontiac G6 is a roomy car that offers good road manners and excellent overall function, especially at initial prices. With sedans, coupes, convertibles, high-performance models, and a low-price leader all available, buyers should be able to find a G6 that suits their lifestyle.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw reported on the sedan from Detroit, with Mitch McCullough reporting on the coupe and convertible from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Pontiac G6 sedan ($20,290); Special Value sedan ($18,765); GT sedan ($23,100); GT coupe ($23,100); GT convertible ($30,210); GXP sedan ($26,960); GXP coupe ($26,755) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 169-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve 4-cylinder; 224-hp 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6 (optional on base model); 252-hp 3.6-liter ohv 12-valve V6 with variable valve timing; 240-hp 3.9-liter ohv 12-valve V6 (optional on GT models) |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic overdrive; six-speed automatic overdrive; six-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front and side airbags; ABS with traction control, OnStar |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side head curtain airbags; electronic stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Orion Township, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-762-2737 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.pontiac.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18765 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Pontiac G6 GT sedan ($23,100) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery; air conditioning; power windows with dual express-down, power mirrors, power locks; tilt/telescoping steering column; cruise control; sports suspension; four-way adjustable driver side seat with power height adjuster; Monsoon AM/FM/CD player; ABS with traction control; 17-inch tires and wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | sunroof ($800); power adjustable pedals ($125); rear spoiler ($225) |
| Destination Charge | 650 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24250 |
| Horse Power | 224 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 220 @ 3800 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/29 |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189/70.6/57.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.5/52.7/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.3/51.9/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 14 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, aluminum control arms; 21mm hollow anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, four-link, gas shocks, 19mm solid anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3428 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc, ABS, traction control |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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