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2009 Pontiac G8 Overview

Likes:

  • Attractive contours
  • Neutral handling
  • Roomy interior
  • Ample rear passenger accommodations

Dislikes:

  • Inconveniently located controls
  • Non-optional all-wheel drive
  • Bluetooth and navigation system

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The combination of assertive and refined styling—with a lack of gimmickry or excessive trim and brightwork—is appreciated by reviewers. Reviewers, from mainstream consumer guides to enthusiast Web sites, approve of the 2009 Pontiac G8’s polished design. Jalopnik calls it a...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Pontiac G8: 4dr Sedan $28,250 / $26,978 City: 17
Hwy: 25
2009 Pontiac G8: 4dr Sedan GT $31,755 / $30,326 City: 15
Hwy: 24
2009 Pontiac G8: 4dr Sedan GXP $37,610 / $35,917 City: 13
Hwy: 20

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The G8’s chief rival is the Dodge Charger, which has more aggressive styling but is a little less refined. The Charger and the similar but more glamorous Chrysler 300 offer optional all-wheel drive, whereas the G8 does not. However, the Charger doesn’t have the thoroughly in-check body control and poise around corners to match the G8. The front-wheel-drive Ford Taurus (with an all-wheel-drive option) is just as large as its competitors, but it’s more clearly geared to an older, more conservative crowd. Then there’s the Nissan Maxima, which trumps the G8 for style but, because it’s front-wheel drive and only offers a V-6, can’t touch the G8’s level of performance.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. What the..?!

    By Terry | Posted: Feb 5th 2009, 08:30:09 PM

    "...the Nissan Maxima, which trumps the G8 for style..."
    You are kidding, right? I hate to tell you this, but the Maxima has less style than a Taurus. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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