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	2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe Road Test Dishing Up Sleekness with Performance to MatchGM's Pontiac division was in desperate need of some new fixins if it was to attract more attention from the X and Y generations thanPontiac's GTP Coupe is the sportiest G6 of all. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)a knitting convention in Florida. Well the fixins have been served and now has more opportunity to pull in that intended buyer with some rather tantalizing un-Pontiac-like offerings. Along with the economical Pursuit four-door and n ...more 2005-11-04 21:00:00

Pontiac G6

Overview

G Is For "Go"
G6 is about so much more than just basic transportation. In true Pontiac fashion, G6 is designed to deliver an exciting experience every time you slip behind the wheel. It's a paragon of modern style, with clean lines and dramatic details. It's also a highly rewarding performer, especially in its new GXP form. On the inside, G6 features a sophisticated interior that strikes just the right balance of driver control and passenger comfort. Factor in a 5 year/160,000 kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty† with $0 deductible, Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance and the peace of mind of OnStar® standard on every model and you have an experience you don't want to miss. G6. See how a great car can remind you what it means to feel alive.

Style Maven
	Every G6 Sedan, Coupe and Convertible is a great-looking car. The lines are clean and elegant, yet distinctly muscular, and the details, like the glittering headlights, are bold and brilliantly executed.

Top Performer
	Great engine performance is integral to the G6 experience. Choices range from the efficient 2.4L 164 hp ECOTEC DOHC VVT I-4 all the way up to the 252 hp 3.6L DOHC V6 with Variable Valve Timing that's standard in top-of-the-line GXP models. Every G6 also offers the convenience of an electronically controlled automatic transmission as standard equipment.

Equipped To Go
	There's no such thing as a stripped G6. Every model includes amenities like air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, a killer CD stereo and a power height adjuster for the driver's seat. Also standard: the convenience and security of OnStarº and one year of the Safe & Sound Plan.

Turn It Up
	Your favourite music will sound even better in a new G6. The standard stereo includes a CD player, an auxiliary input jack and 6 speakers. Available upgrades include a 6-disc CD changer and XM Satellite Radio™**. GT and GXP models also come with the added power and clarity a 200 watt, 8-speaker Monsoon® sound system.

Control Centre
	Inside, G6 is all about uniting machine and driver. Standard features like a tilt and telescopic steering column and a power height adjuster for the driver's seat make it easy to find the perfect driving position. You'll also find that every instrument and switch is precisely where it should be and every control is ideally weighted.

†Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see dealer for details. **Includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply. Available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States.

G6 Model Overview
For 2008, G6 brings your drive alive in a choice of 3 body styles and 7 distinct models, every one of them an exhilarating driving machine. Check them out below.

G6 Sedan
	G6 Sedan might be the most affordable G6, but it certainly doesn't skimp on features. There's a 164 hp ECOTEC I-4 engine with Variable Valve Timing under the hood, and every G6 Sedan comes with traction control, a sophisticated fully independent suspension and a 4-wheel disc braking system with ABS. Inside, the cabin is spacious, comfortable and equipped with a host of comfort and convenience features, like air conditioning, power windows and door locks and much more.

G6 SE Sedan
	G6 SE Sedan starts where G6 Sedan leaves off, adding still more features that enhance your convenience and security. The highlights include 17" 5-spoke wheels and P225/50R17 all-season blackwall tires, a remote keyless entry system, cruise control and more. G6 SE also offers a range of attractive options not available on G6 Sedan, like the SE Performance Package which includes a 219 hp 3.5L V6 engine.

G6 GT Sedan
	For grand touring performance and comfort, G6 GT Sedan is an excellent choice. The engine is a 219 hp 3.5L V6 with efficiency-enhancing Variable Valve Timing (VVT), paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission with Driver Manual Shift Control. GT Sedan's agility is upgraded, too, with a standard Ride and Handling Suspension. Other premium touches include a rear spoiler, 17" chrome clad aluminum wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls and a 200 watt, 8-speaker Monsoon® sound system.

G6 GXP Sedan
	For a top-performing sport sedan, look no further than G6 GXP Sedan. The powerplant is a smooth yet thrilling 252 hp 3.6L DOHC V6 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT). For optimal acceleration and efficiency, it's teamed with a sophisticated 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Manual Shift Control. G6 GXP Sedan rides on 18" chrome clad aluminum wheels and T-rated all-season blackwall tires. The long list of upgrades continues on the inside, with a 6-way power driver's seat, heated front buckets, leather-accent seating and XM Satellite Radio™**, all standard.

G6 GT Coupe
	With its dramatic profile and sleek lines, G6 GT Coupe could get by on looks alone, but it doesn't. Thanks to Pontiac's driver-focused engineering, this is one very engaging sports coupe. With a 219 hp V6 and a 4-speed automatic transmission with Driver Manual Shift Control, the powertrain offers spirited performance around town and on the highway. A Ride and Handling Suspension is also standard, as are leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls and a 200 watt, 8-speaker Monsoon® sound system and 17" chrome clad aluminum wheels.

G6 GXP Coupe
	For the most in style and performance, G6 GXP Coupe is where you want to be. There are GXP-exclusive styling touches all around, including newly styled 18" chrome clad aluminum wheels, a sport front fascia with braided grille, bold rear fascia, body-colour rocker panel and large chrome exhaust tips. Go below the surface and you'll find serious engineering upgrades, including an advanced 252 hp 3.6L DOHC V6 with VVT and a 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Manual Shift Control. In the cabin, G6 GXP Coupe features the best of everything, including leather-accented seating, a power driver's seat and standard XM Satellite Radio™**.

G6 GT Convertible
	G6 GT Convertible is all about the pure pleasure of driving. With the roof up, GT Convertible offers all the weather protection and security of a coupe. But whenever you wish, the roof, engineered by the convertible specialists at Karmann, disappears in under 30 seconds to allow true open-air motoring. A host of features assure that G6 GT Convertible is a joy to drive, top-down or top-up. A 217 hp V6 engine, a premium Monsoon® 200 watt sound system and power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals are all standard equipment.

**Includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply. Available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States.

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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe Road Test

By: Rob Rothwell

November, 4 2005

Dishing Up Sleekness with Performance to Match

GM's Pontiac division was in desperate need of some new fixins if it was to attract more attention from the X and Y generations than

Pontiac's GTP Coupe is the sportiest G6 of all. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

a knitting convention in Florida. Well the fixins have been served and now has more opportunity to pull in that intended buyer with some rather tantalizing un-Pontiac-like offerings. Along with the economical Pursuit four-door and new Pursuit coupe, plus the convertible Solstice roadster and all-wheel-drive (AWD) Torrent, the G6 is one of those dishes. It's a completely new vehicle from Pontiac, not a warmed-over Grand Am with restyled washboard cladding, and this week's GTP Coupe tester is the sportiest G6 of all.

Admirably GM shattered the molds typical of Pontiac when penning the exterior

The G6 Coupe is as sleek as any moderately priced two-door out there, such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry Solara. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

lines of the new coupe. It's as sleek as any moderately priced example out there, such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry Solara. I really admire the clean, uncluttered simplicity of the G6 Coupe's body shape: no cladding, no phony spoiler (at least not on my tester) and no gimmicky stick-ons such as fake air scoops and imitation vents - how refreshing is that!

Size-wise, this front-wheel-drive two-door falls nicely between the slightly smaller Accord coupe and the marginally larger Solara; but when it comes to wheelbase, GM's coupe eats-up a full 13 cm (5 inches) more tarmac over Toyota's version. Compare rear overhangs and one can easily see that GM made a purposeful effort to place the rear wheels of the G6 Coupe as far into the corners as possible. Not only does this approach improve the visual balance of the vehicle, but it also contributes to interior roominess, especially in the back seat, and impressive ride and handling dynamics.

Inside the G6 GTP, a fully-adjustable bucket holds the driver firmly and comfortably in place. From this perch, forward visibility is good,

The G6 Coupe's long wheelbase translates into remarkably good legroom both front and rear, but taller folks may find rear headroom lacking. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

but as with coupes in general, rearward visibility is compromised. As mentioned, the long wheelbase of the G6 Coupe translates into remarkably good legroom both front and rear. Headroom up front is also plentiful, but duck that noggin if relegated to the two-position rear seat. Anyone verging on 183 cm (6-feet) or more will encounter headliner-rub when seated in the rear. Looking at the specs, though, reveals that headroom in the rear is consistent with both the Accord Coupe and Solara hardtop rear seat accommodations.

But being that most "personal coupe" buyers don't sit in back, Pontiac has prioritized its efforts in other areas. Like, for

Interior build quality exceeds much of what Pontiac has done in the past. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

instance, the interior build quality, which in my tester exceeds much of what the domestic brand has done in the past. I was unable to find any noteworthy deficiencies, other than the existence of more hard plastic on the lower portion of the doors and trimming the A-pillars than I would like to see. On the positive side, Pontiac has tightly clustered the analogue instrumentation, surrounding each of the four primary gauges in a chrome bezel and positioning the upscale grouping in perfect sight of the driver. At night the readouts are illuminated in red against a black background. The centre stack, housing the HVAC and audio controls, also lights up in red at night. The assorted switchgear controlling these functions is well-placed and intuitive to use. I am pleased to see that Pontiac resisted adopting control systems that favour fashion over function in an effort to wow us with glitz.

If not with unnecessary glitz, the effort to impress has clearly been put into operational refinement and performance. If there is

The GTP either meets or out muscles the competition's best with a new 240-hp 3.9-litre OHV V6 featuring only 2-valves per cylinder, yet variable intake valve timing and a variable intake manifold. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

a singular drawback in the GTP's performance department, it's undoubtedly the vehicle's front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration. Sure FWD is fine for the G6 sedan, but when it comes to performance-oriented driving enjoyment, FWD doesn't measure up - at least not by my dipstick. Of course, adapting rear-wheel drive (RWD), or even AWD to a FWD architecture is more than simply plugging in a driveshaft, and wouldn't likely have been cost effective for a one-off application. Once resigned to being pulled through hairpins rather than pushed, the strengths of the G6 GTP coupe emerge.

The GTP designation informs those in-the-know that this coupe is not your average

When equipped with its six-speed manual transmission, Pontiac claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of only 6.7 seconds. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

mid-size 2+2-seater, and it boasts 240-horsepower and six gears to back-up the claim. Pontiac was astute enough to put some serious brawn behind its top performing G6. The GTP either meets or out muscles the competition's best with a new, 3.9-litre (231 cu in) V6 featuring variable intake valve timing and a variable intake manifold. Backing up the ponies is 241 persuasive foot-pounds of torque, online at only 2,800 rpm. Running that kind of torque through six gears (when equipped with a manual transmission) easily propels the GTP coupe's 1,575 kg (3,472 lbs) of mass. Power is plentiful sub 3,000 rpm, which isn't always the case with V6 mills. Thanks to a torque rating consistent with many V8 engines, keeping the front wheels of the GTP from spinning frantically when the traction control system is deactivated can be a challenge. Pontiac claims a 0 to 100 km/h GTP time of only 6.7 seconds.

Perhaps what impresses me more about the GTP than its hustle is the refined operation of GM's new large displacement V6. I have

GM's GTP engineers virtually eliminated torque steer from the GTP's driveline. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

long bashed domestic carmakers about the lack of refinement in their V6 engines - most having about as much finesse as a blindfolded 10-year old going at a piñata full of candy; well, finally they're catching up to the offshore competition. Despite being an archaic 2-valve per cylinder overhead-valve lump, the liquidity and smoothness of this powerplant invites the right foot to do what it does best. Taking it from idle to redline is joyous. The engine never sounds thrashy or like it's grinding marbles while smoothly giving its all. Commendably, GM's GTP engineers also eliminated the much dreaded and all too pervasive demon of torque steer from the GTP's driveline.

All said there are some weeds mixed in with the roses. The short stick connecting

The short stick connecting driver to the GTP's six forward cogs is not one of the most gratifying I have ever employed. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

driver to the GTP's six forward cogs is not one of the most gratifying I have ever employed. It competently performed its intended function, but required a little more urging in doing so than some other gearboxes I have sampled, for instance, the one in Honda's V6-powered Accord Coupe (see the road test in the archives under Honda: 2005 Honda Accord Coupe EX V6 Road Test). Abstaining from rowing your own cogs will require the selection of GM's 4-speed autobox, supplemented with a manual-mode - once again the Honda bests Pontiac by providing a silky-smooth 5-speed automatic with manual mode. If I could make one GTP recommendation to the Pontiac engineers and product planners, it would be to mount a proper dead pedal in place of the flat spot in the foot-well, which is less than performance inspiring.

It's due to the outstanding handling capabilities of the G6 GTP Coupe that I raise the dead pedal issue. With its wide 18-inch rubber

With its wide 18-inch rubber tenaciously adhering to the pavement, my tester blazed through turns and switchbacks with predictability and precision. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

tenaciously adhering to the pavement, my tester blazed through turns and switchbacks with predictability and precision. This vehicle is well-balanced thanks to a lively chassis and long wheelbase. Its 4-wheel independent suspension is specially tuned to enhance the GTP's handling qualities without subjecting occupants to an excessively firm ride.

The setup keeps the car stable and on course throughout rapid lane changes and emergency maneuvers but with some noticeable body lean harmlessly presenting itself. More annoying to me than body lean was the suspension noise, occasionally generated by uneven road surfaces. Although the car's body structure feels solid and sound,

Standard safety fare includes dual-stage driver and front passenger frontal airbags, with front and rear side-impact side head curtain airbags optional. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

the thumping of the suspension system was a bit disconcerting. Perhaps its existence was emphasized by the absence of road noise: the GTP produces little wind and road noise, making its cabin quite serene.

A reassuring GTP strength is its flawless braking, which felt characteristically more Germanic than domestic in operation. As expected, the G6 is equipped with a 4-wheel antilock disc arrangement. Aiding in maintaining control of the GTP Coupe in the most challenging situations is GM's StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability program combined with an electronic, all-speed traction control system, both of which are standard GTP equipment. Standard safety fare also includes dual-stage driver and front passenger frontal airbags. Regrettably, front and rear side-impact side head curtains are optional rather than standard.

Not at all regrettable though, is the wealth of standard comfort and convenience

Pontiac's top-line two-door G6 features a wealth of standard comfort and convenience amenities. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

amenities accompanying Pontiac's top-line two-door G6. The list includes power windows, keyless entry and power locks, power folding exterior mirrors, dual-zone climate control, rear seat heat ducts, a driver information centre, 6-way power driver seat, split back folding rear seats, an 8-speaker Monsoon audio system with steering wheel mounted controls, steering wheel mounted cruise control, power adjustable pedals (only with auto transmission) and fog lights.

Pontiac has done very well for itself with the G6 GTP Coupe. Buyers in the mid-size coupe market now have another realistic contender to assess before claiming title to a new ride. Certainly there isn't much in this segment that trumps the vehicle's sleek design and performance thresholds. Like a young athlete with much potential but a few weaknesses, the G6 GTP Coupe has a lot of soul and a winning spirit making it a serious contender, and a blast to drive fast.

Specifications (GTP Coupe):

Price Range (MSRP): $29,885 - $34,470
Body Type: 2-door coupe
Layout: front engine, FWD
Base Engine: 200 hp, 220 lb-ft of torque, 3.5L (213 cu in) V6
Optional Engine: 240 hp, 241 lb-ft of torque, 3.9L (231 cu in) V6
Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 4-speed auto with manual-shift mode)
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
Seating Capacity: 4
Cargo Volume: 311 L (11 cu ft)
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 13.3 / 7.6 L per 100K
Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive
Direct Competitors: Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Mustang, Honda Accord Coupe, Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Toyota Camry Solara, Volkswagen New Beetle
Web Site: www.gmcanada.com