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2008 pontiac g6 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. This is based on test drives of the g6 gt sedan, gt convertible, and gxp coupe. the price point makes the pontiac g6 a popular choice as a mid-size sedan and we've found it roomy and plush with excellent overall function. The coupe is comfortable and sporty. A panoramic roof is available on sedans, with panels that slide rearward creating a sunroof large enough for the back seat riders to enjoy an open-air experience. for 2008, the gtp sedan has been renamed the gxp. It features the same 252-horsepower 3. 6-liter v6 engine with variable valve timing and six-speed automatic transmission. Additions for 2008 include a sport-tuned suspension, modified front and rear fascias, dual chrome exhaust tips and a leather interior. for 2008, onstar, side airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard equipment on all models. Gt and gxp models come with xm satellite radio and an auxiliary input jack for ipod and other mp3 players. New 18-inch wheels are available for the gt convertible. Standard features on the special value model 18,765) include air conditioning, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, power windows, door locks, andmirrors, stereo with cd player, onstar, and 16-inch wheels with 215/60r16 tires. The base model 20,290) adds cruise control, remote keyless entry and 17-inch wheels with 225/50r17 tires. the gt sedan 23,100), gt coupe 23,100), and gt convertible 30,210) come with a 3. 5-liter v6 and. The preferred package 495) includes a cargo net, remote vehicle start, front and rear carpeted floor mats, trunk cargo net, leather-wrapped brake handle and shift knob, steering-wheel mounted audio controls and leather wrapped steering wheel. The premium package 1,475) upgrades with leather-appointed front bucket seats (gt), leather-appointed front bucket seats with two-tone leather inserts (gxp), six-way driver seat adjuster (gt), heated driver and front passenger seats, remote vehicle start system, cargo net, front and rear carpeted floor mats and power adjustable pedals; and a sun and sound package 1,100), featuring a stereo with six-disc cd changer and power sunroof. Street edition packages for the gt 1,590) and gxp 990) add hood scoops and spoilers. safety features that come on all models include driver and passenger frontal and side-impact airbags and abs with traction control. Onstar is standard on all models, an excellent safety feature thanks to its ability to summon help. walkaroundthe pontiac g6 models are attractive cars. They have the smooth styling of the latest-generation pontiacs, sharing cues with the solstice roadster and other models and sort of a lexus/toyota look from the rear. The base sedan has almost no decoration and looks relatively dull. the coupe and convertible inject more excitement into the styling. The frameless windows are indexed, meaning that they automatically open 0. 25 inch when the doors are opened, and close again when the door is closed for a tight seal. From the rear, the coupe and convertible feature narrow taillights and a sloping decklid. the pontiac g6 is built in michigan, from parts and ideas used on the saab 9-3, opel vectra, and chevrolet malibu. interiorthe pontiac g6 has a nice interior with attractive fabrics and comfortable bucket seats. At first, it has that tank-like pontiac feeling of sitting down low in the cockpit, but that feeling goes away in time, and the g6 becomes a happy, comfortable companion. The cabin is altogether different from the old soft-plastic, fat-knob theme of older pontiacs. It's much more modern, more european. the sporty front bucket seats are made for body comfort and support in handling maneuvers. We found them very comfortable thanks to thick padding and sufficient bolsters. Power adjustable pedals help drivers of all statures get properly positioned. rear-seat space benefits from the relatively long wheelbase of 112. 3 inches. In the sedan, a 6-foot, 4-inch passenger can sit behind a 6-foot, 4-inch driver with plenty of room. Those with tall friends may want to remember that the panoramic sunroof is powered by a motor that takes up a big chunk of headroom at the trailing edge of the sedan's headliner. the coupe's rear seating is a little tighter, and the convertible's tighter still, especially in the shoulder and hip room categories. Instruments and controls are presented in white on black (illuminated in red at night). Every single knob and escutcheon has a chrome ring around it; very tasteful, and nicely presented, with small, conservative graphics on the faces and labels. the center stack has a red-led readout and control panel that makes it easy to use the sound system's features, as well as to customize the locking, lighting, and other functions. The trip computer and driver information system are likewise intuitive and enjoyable to use. the audio system works well and the knobs are sized well for operating while driving, a welcome relief from the tiny buttons and knobs on many systems. It's remarkable how easily the panoramic roof works. Easy conversation is possible with it open, even at high road speeds. It's an interesting feature, and we recommend it. the convertible's top was engineered with karmann and the big top opens and closes within 30 seconds, storing under the truck lid and a hard tonneau cover. We found it works exceptionally well, powering up or down quietly and quickly, with the press of a button. Hold the button down after it's done and the windows will power up or down appropriately. the convertible's trunk is accessible when the top is down, but space is reduced from tiny (5. 8 cubic feet) to grocery-bag sized (1. 8 cubic feet). We found the sedan, coupe and convertible models reasonably quiet, though a little noise from the powertrain and some road noise slipped in here and there, and there was some wind noise from the sharp-edged mirror bodies. handling is responsive and fun. The gt suspension strikes a good balance between handling and ride quality. The ride is comfortable and smooth and the car tracks well. Gm has refined this overhead-valve engine and it's relatively smooth and quiet withdecent fuel economy. the more powerful 3. 6-liter engine that comes in the gxp is an overhead-cam engine with variable-valve timing rated at 252 hp and251 lb.-ft. Of torque. the automatic transmission worked flawlessly. Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Sound Package✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof
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