Category: 2006 Pontiac G6

2006 Pontiac G6 Interior

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP convertible interior

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP convertible interior

The G6 interior is altogether different from the somewhat excitable, frenetic soft-plastic, fat-knob theme of the old Grand Ams. It is much darker, more modern, more European.

The sporty front bucket seats are made for body comfort and body retention in high-speed maneuvers, and they are very comfortable and thickly padded.

2006 Pontiac G6 interior

2006 Pontiac G6 interior

Rear-seat space benefits from the relatively long wheelbase of 112.3 inches. In the sedan, a 6-foot, 4-inch passenger can sit behind a 6-foot, 4-inch driver with plenty of room. Those with tall friends or family may want to remember that the Panoramic sunroof is powered by a motor that takes up a big chunk of headroom at the trailing edge of the sedan’s headliner. The coupe’s rear seating is a little tighter, and the convertible’s tighter still, especially in shoulder and hip room.

The dash is done in four major sections including a stark, ungrained plastic center stack that holds two vents, the sound system, heater controls, and a 12-volt power outlet. Instruments and controls are presented in white on black (red at night). Every single knob and escutcheon has a chrome ring around it. Very tastful, and nicely presented, with small, conservative graphics on the faces and labels. The center stack has a red-LED readout and control panel that allows every owner to use the sound system’s features, and to customize the locking, lighting, and other functions, with a trip computer and driver information system that’s easy, intuitive, and fun to use.

2006 Pontiac G6 convertible interior

2006 Pontiac G6 convertible interior

This G6 offers a remote starting system for those cold winter mornings, power adjustable pedals, and OnStar and XM Satellite Radio, which use a single integrated antenna for 2006.

The Panoramic roof available for the four-door sedan comes open in four stacking segments, front to rear, and has about twice as much open area as the conventional sunroof, which is also offered. It’s remarkable how easily it works, and keeps conversation possible even at very high road speeds. It’s an interesting feature and we recommend it.

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP interior

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP interior

The two-door convertible’s top was engineered with Karmann, which specializes in convertibles. The big top opens and closes within 30 seconds, storing under the truck lid and a hard tonneau cover when open.

The trunk is still accessible when the top is down, but space is reduced from a tiny 5.8 cubic feet to a grocery-bag sized 1.8 cubic feet. By comparison, the coupe offers 11 cubic feet of trunk space, while the sedan offers 14 cubic feet. Obviously, that can limit your use of the convertible’s top-down mode on long trips.

2006 Pontiac G6 Specs

2006 Pontiac G6

2006 Pontiac G6

2006 Pontiac G6 Specs

Model tested (MSRP):
Pontiac G6 GT sedan ($21,365)
Standard equipment:
air conditioning; cloth upholstery; power windows w/ dual express-down, power mirrors, power locks; tilt/telescoping steering column; cruise control; sport suspension; 4-way adjustable driver side seat with power height adjuster; Monsoon AM/FM/CD player; ABS with traction control; 17-inch tires and wheels
Options as tested (MSRP):
front side-impact and head curtain airbags ($690); sunroof ($800); OnStar ($695); XM Satellite Radio ($325); power adjustable pedals ($125); rear spoiler ($225)
Destination charge:
625
Gas guzzler tax:
Price as tested (MSRP):
24850
Layout:
front-wheel drive
Engine:
3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
201 @ 5800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
220 @ 3800
Transmission:
4-speed automatic overdrive
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
21/29
Wheelbase:
112.3
Length/width/height:
189/70.6/57.0
Track, f/r:
59.8/60.4
Turning circle:
36
Seating capacity:
5
Head/hip/leg room, f:
39.5/52.7/42.2
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:
36.3/51.9/37.6
Cargo volume:
14
Payload:
Towing capacity:
1000
Suspension, f:
independent, MacPherson strut with aluminum L-shaped control arms; 21mm hollow anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:
independent, four-link, gas shocks, 19mm solid anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:
6.5
Curb weight:
3428
Tires:
P225/50R17
Brakes, f/r:
vented disc/vented disc w/ABS, traction control
Fuel capacity:
16.4
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Sedan

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Sedan

2006 Pontiac G6 coupe

2006 Pontiac G6 coupe

2006 Pontiac G6 review

2006 Pontiac G6 review

2006 Pontiac G6 review

The 2006 Pontiac G6 sedan comes standard with a four-cylinder engine ($17,865), but is also available with the V6 ($19,065). (All prices are MSRP and do not include the $625 destination charge).

The sportier GT model is available in sedan ($21,365), coupe ($21,165), and convertible ($27,865) body styles. The GT models come standard with the V6, ABS, and 17-inch wheels and tires. They’re upgraded with a four-way seat with power height adjustment and a 200-watt Monsoon premium sound system.

The high-performance GTP is available as a sedan ($23,065), coupe ($22,865), or convertible ($29,365). The GTP features its own special 3.9-liter V6 engine and higher-capacity 4T65-E four-speed automatic transaxle. A manual six-speed wide-ratio transaxle is optional on GTP sedan and coupe models.

Options include XM Satellite Radio ($325), a standard-sized sunroof ($800), remote starting ($190), and chrome-finish 17-inch wheels ($700). Various options packages are available, including a Leather Package for the GT and GTP ($1,365). The Panoramic roof ($1500) is available for GT and GTP sedans.

Safety features that come on all models include driver and passenger front airbags (the passenger side airbag features occupant detection) and seatbelts with pretentioners. (Make sure you wear them.) Optional are side-impact air bags and head curtain airbags ($690) and anti-lock brakes packaged with traction control. What kind of traction control you get depends on the trim level. Basic traction assist is available on the base model, full-spectrum traction control on the GT, and traction control with the GM/Delphi Stabilitrak chassis control system will be available on the GTP. OnStar ($695) is an excellent safety feature for its ability to summon help. We recommend opting for all this stuff. Stabilitrak can help you avoid a wreck. Side-impact airbags are designed to protect your torso while curtain airbags are designed to provide head protection in a side impact. Head injuries are the leading cause of fatalities in side impacts.