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2008 Pontiac G5 Overview

Likes:

  • Distinct front end
  • Good fuel economy

Dislikes:

  • Bland performance
  • Big, heavy doors
  • Anti-lock brakes optional

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

The car experts at TheCarConnection.com studied road tests of the 2008 Pontiac G5 to compile this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove the 2008 Pontiac G5 and have added driving impressions and details to help you decide which reviews to trust ...

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Full Review

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

Pontiac's latest entry-level vehicle, the 2008 Pontiac G5, is another example of what is known in the auto industry as "badge engineering"--simply put, the designers at GM have made minor changes to the Chevy Cobalt and slapped the pointy Pontiac logo and G5 name on it. Edmunds...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Pontiac G5: 2dr Coupe $15,675 / $14,812 City: 25
Hwy: 35
2008 Pontiac G5: 2dr Coupe GT $19,850 / $18,758 City: 22
Hwy: 32

Other Choices:

The 2008 Pontiac G5 is a near-twin of the Chevrolet Cobalt, but lacks the Chevy's optional turbocharged four-cylinder. The Honda Civic is the class of this class: Its four-cylinder engines are flexible and rev freely, the manual transmission is a pleasure to shift, and it looks like a car from the future, not the past. Ford's new Focus has ungainly looks but plenty of features, including the new SYNC entertainment controller. The Scion tC reminds some of the old Toyota Celica coupes; it's squat and reasonably handsome, with a rev-happy four-cylinder engine.

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