Vehicle Overview
wheel-drive G6 is available as a sedan, coupe and retractable-hardtop convertible. A GXP high-performance trim, available as a coupe or sedan, was added to the lineup in 2008.
New for 2009
A four-cylinder engine is available with a six-speed automatic transmission to increase fuel economy.
Exterior
Built on a 112.3-inch wheelbase, each body style has short overhangs and measures 189 inches long overall and 70.6 inches wide. GXP models receive their own front- and rear-end designs with new rocker moldings, dual-exiting exhaust and polished stainless-steel grille outlines. A Street Edition adds dual hood scoops and a unique rear spoiler to the GXP.
- Wedge-shaped profile, wraparound headlights and triangular wraparound taillamps
- Twin-port grille has chrome accents and mesh inserts
- 16-inch wheels for base sedan
- 17-inch wheels for GT models
- 18-inch wheels for GXP editions
- New colors include Quicksilver Metallic, Summit White, Gold Mist Metallic and Silver Green Metallic
Interior
Like other Pontiacs, the G6 cockpit has sporty controls and racing-style gauges with red LED backlighting. The coupe and retractable-hardtop models have seating for four, but the sedan can seat up to five.
Because of its relatively long wheelbase, the G6 sedan promises abundant backseat legroom. The sedan's trunk measures 14 cubic feet - the coupe's and convertible's are slightly smaller at 12 and 12.6 cubic feet, respectively - but the convertible's drops to 2.2 cubic feet when the top is down. Competing cars such as the Mazda6, Galant and Altima are not available as convertibles.
- Brushed metal accents and chrome trim
- Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Optional adjustable pedals
- Standard XM Satellite Radio
- Standard remote start on GT and GXP trims; optional on base G6
Under the Hood
Just as there is a variety of body styles, the G6 also has a range of engine and transmission choices.
- Base: 164-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with four- or six-speed automatic transmission
- GT: 219-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with four-speed automatic
- GXP: 252-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 with six-speed automatic
- Convertible: 222-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 with four-speed automatic
- Fully independent suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars standard
Safety
- Standard all-disc antilock brakes and traction control on all models
- Electronic stability system is optional (standard on GXP sedans, coupes and convertibles)
- Side curtain and side-impact airbags standard in coupes and sedans
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