Pontiac G6 is a mid-size car released in 2005. He uses the GM Epsilon platform, he shared with the Chevrolet Malibu, Saab 9-3, Saturn Aura, Opel Vectra and Cadillac BLS. Presented at the performance in 2004 North American International Auto, the G6 is a replacement for the Pontiac Grand Am (which previously shared platforms and components with the Oldsmobile Alero). The time now is reminiscent of the Mitsubishi Galant and Ford Fusion.
The launch of the G6 is a great publicity stunt: 276 cars were donated to the well-known members of the public about the Oprah Winfrey Show's first talk show fall 2004 season. This promotion has attracted international attention, reports U.S. $ 110 million from advertising, and put the G6, a previously unknown name, firm on the list of many buyers.
Although the G6 was new to the public, in many respects can be considered as a sixth-generation Grand Am (with G6 Grand Am stands sixth generation), although this name has been removed. In one year, new car became the best-selling car in the United States 11 (2005), and won several consumer-based industry by JD Power (APEAL), Strategic Vision ("Total Quality" and "Delight") and became a Consumer Reports Recommended Buy. Car of the Year by the Spanish magazine Automundo. Pontiac introduced the G6 convertible coupe version of the Auto Show 2005 in Los Angeles. G6 convertible began arriving on dealer lots in the spring of 2006. The starting price for the GT trim level $ 28 490, while the GTP starts at $ 29,990. At the launch, retractable hardtop is the most economical in the U.S. market.
The other bodystyles available are coupe and sedan. In its 22 May issue, 2006, Time magazine put the G6 on the list are two cars with the Buick Terraza, GM cars are "not going anywhere." Time goes on to say that "GM did not take advantage of a good review of the G6 interior style and powertrain. This delayed inexpensive four-cylinder version, as well as a coupe and convertible. Sale now have the incentive and offers a fleet."
Factory
Pontiac G6 is a replacement for the Pontiac Grand Am, which stopped production May 2, 2005, when 100 years old Lansing, Michigan assembly plant closed. 3500 Most of the affected workers will be transferred to the new Delta City, Michigan, assembly plant by the end of 2006. G6 is produced in Orion Township, Michigan assembly plant.
EngineBase G6 comes standard with a 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder.GT comes standard with L engine produces 201 hp 3.5, LX9 (150 kW) and 222 ft lbf ° (301 Nm) of torque. This is the only engine available for 2005 and 2006 model year. Model 2007 has a 3.5 L LZ4.
New for 2006, the G6 GTP is equipped with GM's 3.9 LZ9 L engine, producing 240 hp (179 kW) and 241 ft lbf ° (327 Nm) of torque.In 2007, 3.9 L V6 will go into the GT + Sport Pack, paving the way for 3, 6 L V6 and new six-speed automatic in the GTP.
