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| 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible Review |
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Who a few short years ago would have credited Pontiac with delivering a convertible for $35,995 featuring a power-retractable hardtop roof engineered by the specialists at Karmann, which can disappear in under 30 seconds? Unheard of, I would have said.
 | | Pontiac's 2008 G6 GT Convertible is such a "looker", it turns heads irrespective of whether its sophisticated lid is up or down. |
The G6 Convertible turns heads
Pontiac's 2008 G6 GT Convertible is such a "looker", it turns heads irrespective of whether its sophisticated lid is up or down. This really is a significant styling departure for Pontiac--and one that will certainly attract the interest of a younger market.
The G6 exhibits unusually sleek lines for a domestic product that culminate in a clean, symmetrical appearance. Gone are the days of ribbed body-side cladding and pointless add-ons meant to excite by convincing us that Pontiac was all about performance.
The cockpit of the G6 is another step in the right direction for Pontiac; albeit room for improvement exists, just look to the new Malibu for evidence of that. Nonetheless, I found the front seats to be supportive and plenty comfortable.
Legroom is generous and headroom is adequate given the vehicle's sporty appearance and gorgeous drop-top. Rear seating is less attractive, especially to adults who may feel a little cramped by the modest dimensions. When the roof is retracted, trunk space is also on the sparse side.
3.9-litre V6 provides plenty of power and performance
With the production of 227-horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 235 pound-feet of torque @ 3,000 rpm, the G6 GT powered by the optional 3.9-litre V6 with variable valve timing is no slouch off-the-line or in the passing lane. In fact, a delicate right foot is needed to prevent the front wheels from breaking traction and initiating the intrusion of the G6's electronic traction control system.
 | | A delicate right foot is needed to prevent the front wheels from breaking traction. |
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