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2009 Pontiac G6 Quality Review

June 3, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10

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to Pontiac's credit, no attempt was made to cram a third person in the rear
The Auto Channel

highly styled seats
Edmunds

overall material quality significantly trails those of most midsize rivals
ConsumerGuide

The 2009 Pontiac G6 Sedan "can seat up to five," according to Cars.com, and it does so with relatively high levels of comfort. Edmunds testers find that the 2009 Pontiac G6 features "highly styled seats" up front with "prominent side bolstering to keep you in place during hard cornering and aggressive maneuvers." The 2009 Pontiac G6 Coupe has, according to Cars.com, "seating for four," with those in the front enjoying somewhat more room. In back, Edmunds reviewers observe "plenty of room provided by the car's long wheelbase, which results in generous rear-seat accommodations" for the Pontiac G6. The Convertible has room for four occupants, and The Auto Channel reports, "to Pontiac's credit, no attempt was made to cram a third person in the rear, so accommodations are twin bucket seats."

ConsumerGuide says the "convertible trunk volume shrinks to just 2.2” cubic feet with the top stowed, and Edmunds states that, top up, trunk space is a "tight 12.6" cubic feet inside the G6 Pontiac. Cars.com reports that "the sedan's trunk measures 14 cubic feet," which is enough for most errands and daily driving needs. Inside the cabin of the Coupe, "interior storage is just OK," remarks ConsumerGuide.

Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com reference the cabin materials among the least desirable aspects of this 2009 Pontiac. ConsumerGuide finds "the cabin has an abundance of hard plastic surfaces, with overall material quality that significantly trails those of most midsize rivals."

Edmunds characterizes the materials as "a notch or two below class standards." ConsumerGuide says that "overall material quality" in the G6 Pontiac Convertible "significantly trails those of most midsize rivals." Several reviewers bring up another drawback to the interior design in the Convertible: the hardtop convertible's poorly placed and difficult-to-operate controls for the top.

Conclusion

All three models of the 2009 Pontiac G6 offer comfortable seating, but their interiors feel cut-rate in quality.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:to Pontiac's credit, no attempt was made to cram a third person in the rearThe Auto Channelhighly styled seatsEdmundsoverall material quality significantly trails those of most midsize rivalsConsumerGuide The 2009 Pontiac G6 Sedan "can seat up to five," according to Cars.com, and it does so with relatively high levels of comfort. Edmunds testers find that the 2009 Pontiac G6 features "highly styled seats" up front with "prominent side bolstering to keep you in place during hard cornering and aggressive maneuvers." The 2009 Pontiac G6 Coupe has, according to Cars.com, "seating for four," with those in the front enjoying somewhat more room. In back, Edmunds reviewers observe "plenty of room provided by the car's long wheelbase, which results in generous rear-seat accommodations" for the Pontiac G6. The Convertible has room for four occupants, and The Auto Channel reports, "to Pontiac's credit, no attempt was made to cram a third person in the rear, so accommodations are twin bucket seats." ConsumerGuide says the "convertible trunk volume shrinks to just 2.2” cubic feet with the top stowed, and Edmunds states that, top up, trunk space is a "tight 12.6" cubic feet inside the G6 Pontiac. Cars.com reports that "the sedan's trunk measures 14 cubic feet," which is enough for most errands and daily driving needs. Inside the cabin of the Coupe, "interior storage is just OK," remarks ConsumerGuide. Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com reference the cabin materials among the least desirable aspects of this 2009 Pontiac. ConsumerGuide finds "the cabin has an abundance of hard plastic surfaces, with overall material quality that significantly trails those of most midsize rivals." Edmunds characterizes the materials as "a notch or two below class standards." ConsumerGuide says that "overall material quality" in the G6 Pontiac Convertible "significantly trails those of most midsize rivals." Several reviewers bring up another drawback to the interior design in the Convertible: the hardtop convertible's poorly placed and difficult-to-operate controls for the top. ConclusionAll three models of the 2009 Pontiac G6 offer comfortable seating, but their interiors feel cut-rate in quality. 2009 PONTIAC G6 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "the G6 convertible looks much like the G6 coupe” Kelley Blue Book: [appeals to] "import buyers who want a bit more flair but don't want to break the budget" Cars.com: "sporty controls and racing-style gauges ConsumerGuide: "the ...

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Other Choices:

For 2009, the Pontiac G6 lineup is simply outclassed by a host of other top-performing mid-size vehicles. The Honda Accord Coupe starts at about the same price as the G6 Coupe but has an elegant interior that looks and feels in a class above the G6; the Accord performs modestly with its economical four-cylinder engine, and it's available with a more powerful 3.5-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic. The Nissan Altima Coupe is closest to the G6 Coupe in execution; it has a sportier feel like the G6 but strikes a better balance of ride comfort and crisp handling. Next to the G6 sedan, the Fusion feels sportier, with its crisp, direct steering and responsive engines—it’s also a top-performer in safety—but the G6 has a more spacious backseat than either the Fusion or Altima. The Altima stands out for its simple but very tasteful interior design and nice materials. Both the Toyota Solara and Chrysler Sebring have quite soft rides, modest backseats, and roomy interiors. The Sebring isn’t any more appealing than the G6 drop top, but both models start at several thousand dollars less than the 2009 Pontiac G6 Convertible.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By jordan #1, Posted: 6/16/2009

    You simply have to be able say 'no, thanks at that price' at least once to the dealer. This gives them a strong message that you are serious about your research.
    You should also bring a piece of paper to the dealership and make sure you do all the math of the finance calculations yourself. The point is not that they will do the math wrong. The point is you will see exactly how the deal is structured. Do not be afraid to take the time to do this or look like a fool for mapping out your car deal in the dealership.
    My dad swears by this process, http://tinyurl.com/knflt6

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