As for the name change, GM is following the shorter sounds more sophisticated
philosophy recently perpetuated by the Mazda6, for instance. Exactly why Pontiac has decided its extremely popular Grand Am nomenclature needed replacement eludes me, if only to show that Pontiac is making a clean sweep of the past and proving it by leaving its old baggage behind. If this is the case, I for one will welcome a Grand Prix or Bonneville updated to the G6's high level of fit and finish dubbed with G7, G8 or just about any new name. The G6 is really that good. It eliminates most every unsavory trait that plagued the outgoing Grand Am, and by doing so just might claw back marketshare lost to its Japanese competition.
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| Pontiac is making a clean sweep of the past, and the G6 is a very impressive new start. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $24,670 - $34,695
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 200 hp, 220 lb-ft of torque, 3.5-L V6
- Transmission: 4-spd auto (optional manual-shift mode)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (base - GT): 1,533 - 1,555 kg (3,380 - 3,428 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 396 L (14.0 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: Acura TSX, Audi A4 1.8T, BMW 320i, Chrysler Sebring, Ford Taurus, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima / Maxima, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S40
- Web Site: www.gmcanada.com
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