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2009 Pontiac G6 Review
Fresh styling, improved gas mileage.
2009 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, and John F. Katz reporting on new engine/transmission combinations from South Central Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Pontiac G6 sedan ($21,165); Special Value sedan ($19,275); GT sedan ($24,710); GT coupe ($24,610); GT convertible ($32,300); GXP sedan ($29,060); GXP coupe ($28,960) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 164-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 221-hp 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 252-hp 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing; 222-hp 3.9-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic; six-speed automatic |
| 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 | 21165 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Pontiac G6 GT sedan ($24,710) |
| 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; rear spoiler; 17-inch tires and wheels |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sun & Sound Plus package ($1,535) includes power sunroof, 6-CD changer, 17-inch ChromeTech wheels |
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| Price as Tested | 26915 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 221 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 221 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/26 |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.0/70.6/57.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/52.7/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.5/51.9/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.0 |
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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, coil springs, gas shocks, 19mm solid anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3457 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc, ABS, traction control |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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