Pontiac G6 Coupe (0/5)
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The 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupe is available only in GT and GXP trims, with two different V-6 engines—a 219-horsepower, 3.5-liter or a new-for-2008 252-horsepower, 3.6-liter in the GXP. The two engines carry similar fuel economy estimates of 17 mpg city, 26 highway; the more efficient four-cylinder engine that’s offered in the sedan isn’t available in the coupe.
The two engines in the 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupe both have strong acceleration, but have quite different personalities. The 3.5-liter follows an old pushrod design and is equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. It’s responsive but the engine can be coarse and loud. The 3.6-liter is a more modern overhead-cam design and is tuned such that it has especially strong passing power. The difference is that the 3.5-liter comes with a four-speed automatic while the 3.6-liter comes with a new six-speed automatic.
The 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupe drives quite well, but the experience is unremarkable. While the Coupe doesn’t have the electric power steering that was formerly offered—rather, a better hydraulic system—the G6 still doesn’t steer or handle as well as other cars in its class. The ride is quite firm and can be choppy on pockmarked pavement, with no apparent handling advantage.
The car’s interior has an attractive design, but the quality of the materials is not upto the mark, with too many glossy or hard plastics that look like they might scratch easily. Seating is ample in the 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupe; the nice front seats are both soft and supportive.
The base GT coupe comes with a keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, and a CD sound system with XM satellite radio. GXP models upgrade to the bigger engine and six-speed automatic, bigger wheels and tires, heated seats, and automatic climate control, plus various appearance enhancements throughout. Other options on the 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupe include a remote starter system, power-adjustable pedals, and a sunroof.
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