World's Largest Retractable Hardtop Allows True 2+2 Seating
With Pontiac's G6 sedan already on the road and garnering rave reviews, the GM division's previously announced coupe and
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| The Pontiac G6 moves the domestic nameplate up a notch or two with regards to refinement, style and innovation. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
The models, to replace the now defunct Grand Am coupe and Sunfire convertible, move the domestic nameplate up a notch or two with regards to refinement, style and innovation.
The latter descriptive refers to the convertible's retractable hardtop, a first for the G6's entry-level midsize segment. Not only will the folding top provide all-weather protection for those living in colder climates who prefer top-down driving in the summer, but when the roof is raised exterior ambient and wind noise
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| The new convertible will have a retractable hardtop, a first for the G6's entry-level midsize segment. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
The top, made by Germany's Karmann, which also builds for many other automakers, opens or closes automatically in less than 30 seconds by pressing a single button. Incidentally, it has the distinction of being the world's largest retractable hardtop.
The retractable configuration also allows for greater rear seat room, making the two-door G6 capable of accommodating two adults in back, in either coupe or convertible guise. Of course, the G6's class-leading 2,852 mm (112.3 inch) wheelbase is also responsible for the extra legroom needed to accomplish such a feat.