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2009 Pontiac G3 Overview

Likes:

  • Practical hatchback design
  • Roomy interior for class
  • Solid build quality
  • Peppy performance with manual transmission
  • Will be a rare car due to single year of production

Dislikes:

  • Radio doesn't have tuning knob
  • Silly vent in front fender
  • Ride at interstate speeds feels nervous

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

At TheCarConnection.com, we have small-car experts who have studied the 2009 Pontiac G3 to compile this evaluation. This review also compares the 2009 Pontiac G3 with the best competitors in the class. Our review of reports from a range of respected automotive Web sites ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The 2009 Pontiac G3 falls far short of conveying Pontiac’s catchphrase of delivering excitement, but considering the current economic climate, the fuel-sipping compact should raise some eyebrows. “The G3 clearly isn't in line with the brand's sport-themed rep,” says Motor Trend...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Pontiac G3: 5dr HB $14,335 / $13,689 City: 27
Hwy: 34

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Other Choices:

Priced at more than $14,000, the 2009 Pontiac G3 is not a good deal in our judgment. Just considering resale value now that Pontiac is being phased out, we'd recommend a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 hatchback instead. There are other solid competitors, too, including the Nissan Versa. The Versa drives and feels most like a larger vehicle, in a positive sense, with a smooth, settled ride on the highway. Our next recommendation would be the Honda Fit because of its sporty driving character, cavernous interior, Magic Seat arrangement, and best-in-class safety. The Rio and Accent (mechanically related to each other) don't feel as roomy as the G3, but come across about the same as the Yaris. The Korean pair is more fun to drive than the Aveo (and, therefore, the G3), but don't expect them to feel as refined—a positive character trait that stood out when we drove the Aveo5. Nearly all of these vehicles get better fuel economy than the 2009 Pontiac G3—except, of course, the Aveo5 because the cars are the same.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Alan Bautrenne #1, Posted: 8/10/2009

    22 yrs ago, I purchased my first "micro-car" - '87 Chevy Sprint (2 dr hatchback) for about $7,000 brand new; carbuerated 1.0 liter - 3 cyl (49 hp), 5-speed, NOTHING power - not even the steering. It did have A/C, 2 radio speakers (no radio), 12-in tires, cloth/vinyl seats, 40-50 mpg, 12/12,000 warranty; that's it. I loved THAT CAR!
    Three weeks ago, for about the same price (adjusted for inflation) - $13,250 with tax! (4-dr hatchback) 1.6 l - 4-cyl, VVT w/ MPFI (106 hp), Auto Trans, PS, PW, PL, AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3, 6 spkrs, tach, digital odometer w/ 2 trip-ometers, cruise control, intermittent wipers, steering wheel radio controls, tilt wheel, fog lamps, DRL's, rear window and outside mirror defogger, four airbags, remote & keyless entry w/ alarm, tire pressure monitor, rear spoiler, 3 cupholders, ONSTAR, 14-inch tires, high-quality full cloth seats w/ armrest & adj. lumbar support for driver, all seats have adjustable head-restraints, 5yr/100,000 warranty: It rides well for its class, the sound system is above average, gets decent mileage, and has so many features not found in the competition and not available at any price 22 yrs ago. Yesterday, Aug 9, 2009, I drove to DFW from San Antonio. I got 37 mpg driving 70 mph with A/C. (I double checked my math) I REALLY love THIS CAR! It's a bargain, looks good and fun-to-drive!

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