Pontiac G6 Overview

Pontiac G6 was introduced in 2005, it had two levels, base “V6″ and the sport version “GT”. Both trims, however, used a 3.5 L pushrod V6 providing 200 horse power (150 kw) along with 220 lbf·ft (300 N·m) of torque. Matched to a four-speed automatic transmission, the GT featured TAPshift, where the driver could simply select the gears manually. Basic models were well equipped, featuring electrical power locks, windows and mirrors with keyless entry, six-speaker CD stereo system, power seat, air conditioning and split foldable rear seat. GTs added an eight-speaker Monsoon stereo, premium cloth seats with six-way adjustment, remote start, ABS along with traction force control.

In 2006, the G6 added two brand new trim levels and two new bodystyles, a coupe and a retractable hard top convertible car. The brand new trim levels were an innovative base four-cylinder trim (occasionally known as “SE”), and the powerful “GTP”. Coupes and convertibles appeared to be available in GT and GTP trims only. The brand new basic model utilised a 167-horse power, 2.4 L DOHC inline-4, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5 L V6 seemed to be now part of a sport-package for the base/SE, and remained standard on the GT. The new GTP used a 3.9 L version of the GT’s 3.5 L V6, and also utilizes variable valve timing (VVT), increasing output to 240 horsepower. A four-speed automatic transmission was standard, but for no cost, a six-speed manual transmission was available. The GTP convertible car wasn’t available with the manual transmission and lowered its power to 227 hp, due to a much more restrictive exhaust system. The GTP also features stability control, unavailable on other G6 models.

The 2007 G6 noticed much more engine changes, and standard side torso and side curtain airbags (actually introduced late in the 2006 model year) were completely new. The GT currently featured VVT on its 3.5 L V6, increasing power from 200 hp to 224 horsepower. The 3.9 L V6 started to be an option on the GT, producing 227 horsepower in automatic transmission form and 240 hp in manual transmission form. The GTP was presented with a new 3.6 L DOHC V6 with 24 valves and VVT, producing 252 horsepower. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Midway through the model year the six-speed was dropped with the 3.9 L, together with its 240 horsepower output. The GTP convertible was also discontinued. For 2008, the GTP became the GXP with additional dramatic styling cues, plus the 3.9 L engine became a unique convertible choice, with horsepower down to 222.

For 2009, the G6 sedan added a sport package that added the GXP’s six-speed automatic transmission. Midway through the model year, the G6 was presented with a face lift, with a revised front and rear fascia in addition to a revision on the interior.