Overview of the Pontiac G6 Sedan

Known for its stylish yet practical approach, Pontiac offers the G6 as a comfortable and efficient midsize family vehicle. With sleek design elements, roomy interiors, and a range of safety features, the G6 adapts well to city driving and highway cruising. It features multiple engine options, emphasizing fuel economy and performance. Here are the main points to consider:

The Pontiac G6’s design embodies simplicity with elegant touches. Prominent features include large headlamps, a distinctive dual-port honeycomb grille, smooth side contours, and straightforward taillight designs, creating an understated but attractive look.

The headlights feature clear turn signals, while amber parking lights add a touch of visibility. Depending on the engine choice, the G6 can be equipped with single or dual exhaust outlets. It offers several colors, including Carbon Black Metallic, Summit White, Red Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, Quicksilver Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Storm Gray Metallic, and Mocha Steel Metallic. Exterior conveniences include power-adjustable side mirrors and a power-operated trunk/liftgate.

The interior boasts generous space, with a polished satin finish that gives an open and airy feel. Features include power windows, power locks, rear child safety locks, air conditioning, satellite radio, AM/FM radio, manually adjustable front seats, six speakers, and auxiliary audio input. The vehicle seats five, providing ample headroom and legroom for taller passengers—39 inches in front and 36.5 inches in rear headroom, with 42.2 inches and 37.6 inches of legroom respectively. The trunk offers a cargo capacity of 14 cubic feet.

The G6 is available with three engine choices. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder generating 164 horsepower and 156 lb-ft torque, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission to drive the front wheels. Suspension options include multi-link, MacPherson strut, and stabilizer bars, ensuring a smooth ride.

An upgraded 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 222 horsepower and 220 lb-ft torque, with a 4-speed automatic transmission. A higher-performance version of this V6 delivers 255 horsepower and 252 lb-ft torque, equipped with a six-speed automatic gearbox. These engines provide robust acceleration and comfortable cruising on city streets or highways.

Fuel economy varies with engine choice. The 2.4-liter engine achieves approximately 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, averaging 26 mpg combined. The 3.5-liter V6 offers around 18 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, with a combined rate of 22 mpg. The more powerful V6 averages 17 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on highways, with an overall 20 mpg combined efficiency.

The Pontiac G6 includes essential safety systems such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), stability control, traction control, and multiple airbags to ensure passenger protection.

The starting price for the Pontiac G6 is approximately $21,275. Please note that prices may vary over time.