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Pontiac G6 Coupe and G6 Convertible Unveiled at L.A. Auto Show

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Khatir Soltani
That raked roofline differs whether inside a coupe or convertible, especially noticeable in the rear quarter window and

Both designs are attractive, and completely unique to the shape offered by the sedan. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)
C-pillar. The coupe features a kink, similar to that of a BMW, while the convertible quarter glass and C-pillar meet at a point. Both designs are attractive, and completely unique to the shape offered by the sedan, which only shares the same body panels ahead of the A-pillars by the way. Other distinct coupe and convertible features are angular, wraparound taillamps, and LED Center High Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSLs). The coupe's CHMSL is positioned at the base of the rear window, while the convertible uses a wider lamp integrated into the rear decklid.

That rear decklid, by the way, only manages to stow up to 61 liters (1.8 cubic feet) of cargo when the top is lowered which will mean you'll need to drive with the top up if

Wraparound taillamps, and LED Center High Mounted Stop Lamps (CHMSLs) are only featured on the coupe and convertible. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)
loaded with luggage. That said, only 164 liters (5.8 cubic feet) of cargo space is available when the top is upright, which is a far cry from the coupe or G6 sedan's accommodating 396 liter (14.0 cubic foot) trunk. The convertible also shortchanges buyers when it comes to airbags, with the coupe being the only vehicle that offers optional side and head curtain airbags. Both cars come standard with dual-stage frontal airbags, of course.
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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