
NEW VEHICLES	PRE-OWNED VEHICLES	SERVICE PARTS BODY SHOP	SECURE CREDIT APPLICATION	CONTACT US	3700 Ste-Catherine St. East Montreal, QC H1W 2E8 Tel.: 1 866 313-0169

Site Plan Français

Road Tests

By Email:

Express Info

New vehicle price quote

Ask for a road test

Financing and 2nd chance at credit application

Nunzio Di Pierro
1 866 313-0169

By Visiting Us:

Quick Links

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Promotions

Read Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Road Tests

Service appointment

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Maintenance Schedule

August 6, 2008
2008 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible Review
by Rob Rothwell , Auto123.com

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.

< page 1 - 2 >