Now that we're talking dollar figures the $24,670 sticker I mentioned earlier is merely the base price. When the 4-cylinder arrives
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| The G6 will arrive with a base price of $24,670, while the more engaging 2005 GT (shown) will only set you back another $3,275. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
its adjusted MSRP should come closer to the base 2004 Grand Am SE's $21,865 starter price. Opting for the more engaging 2005 GT will only set you back another $3,275, and considering all that the package entails it seems well worth the cost of upgrading if your budget allows. What makes the new GT even more alluring is the $260 price reduction when compared to last year's Grand AM GT. Fully optioned out a G6 GT will set you back $34,695. This is Acura TSX, Audi A4 1.8T, BMW 320i, Nissan Maxima and Volvo S40 territory, mind you, formidable competition each of which offers a great deal more prestige than Pontiac can muster. Then again, other than the TSX load any of these up and you'll be well into the $40K range, some even into the $50s. As for styling, you know I like it as I couldn't help but mention my feelings as I opened this review. Truly, its one of the best
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| The G6 is one of the best looking in the midsize class, and easily the most impressive execution of Pontiac's more mature design language. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
looking in the midsize class, and easily the most impressive execution of Pontiac's more mature design language, that in a single stroke of the stylist's pen replaces tacked on plastic cladding with clean, tasteful yet expressive curves and angles. No one will mistake it for anything but a Pontiac, yet it also won't be confused with the Grand Am of the domestic brand's past. Just in case a 4-door sedan wouldn't be your first choice, Pontiac has additional plans for the G6 in coming years. Expect a 2-door coupe version and a sporty convertible model, the latter with a retractable hardtop roof.
