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    G5
    MSRP: $15,675
    MPG: Up to 22

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    MSRP: $23,100
    MPG: Up to 17

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    MSRP: $26,755
    MPG: Up to 17

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Model Highlights


Pros

People typically buy two-door coupes for style, and the 2008 G5 has plenty of Pontiac's brand of visual excitement. The G5's $14,945 base price and EPA city/highway estimates of 24/33 mpg appeal to plenty of entry-level buyers. A vibrant 171-horsepower GT coupe provides more ?lan for those in search of low-cost power.

Model Highlights

Pontiac's 2008 G5 employs the worldwide Delta platform to provide an economical and bold alternative in the compact coupe market. Two trims and two engine types are available. The base G5 coupe starts at $14,945 and is powered by a 2.2L in-line four-cylinder engine that is paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Standard equipment in all G5s includes air conditioning, a CD player, power door locks, and power windows. The G5 GT has a spiced-up appearance, with sport rocker moldings, 17-inch aluminum wheels, a chrome exhaust tip, and fog lamps. Inside, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and a leather-wrapped shift knob enhance the driving experience. Four-wheel ABS disc brakes and a stiffer suspension are also part of the package. More importantly, however, is the 171-horsepower 2.4L engine that replaces the base trim's 2.2L four-cylinder. Both trims come standard with a five-speed manual transmission, while a four-speed automatic is a $925 option. All manner of optional equipment can be ordered to dress up the G5. Various aluminum wheels and audio systems are available, as are a sunroof, traction control, leather seat trim and remote start. The improvement the G5 represents over Pontiac's previous compact coupe, the 2005 Sunfire, is what impressed us the most. The body is much stiffer and feels more substantial. The interior also benefits significantly from upgrades, with the dash, door panels, and other trim now look very contemporary. Both G5s deliver a surprisingly smooth ride. Perhaps the most pleasant surprise was how roomy the back seat is. It's not unusual to find reasonably comfortable bucket seats in the front of any of the G5's competitors, but the G5's back seat can accommodate three adults with enough room for lengthy trips. Here is a car that offers the sharp looks of a two door, but has enough room in back so you can bring four friends along on the next adventure.

Model News

Even though the G5 was a new model for Pontiac in 2007, there are still plenty of changes for the 08 G5. XM satellite radio, head curtain side impact airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system are now standard on all of the G5s. In addition, Onstar and StabiliTrak are also standard on the GT. Three new exterior colors available for the 2008 G5 are Midnight Blue Metallic, Nitrous Blue Metallic and Dark Slate Metallic.

Value Writeup

Stylish looks; roomy interior; good fuel economy; value pricing.

Exterior

  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • Door handles, body-color
  • Fascias, front and rear body-color with Black grille
  • Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted
  • Headlamps, halogen with automatic exterior lamp control
  • Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding
  • Spoiler, rear body-color, decklid
  • Wipers, front intermittent, speed-sensitive

Safety

  • Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
  • Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
  • Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions
  • Trunk emergency release handle
   

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Transmission

Clutch Size (in) 
Clutch Size (in)- TBD -
DrivetrainFront Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)3.63
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)3.84
First Gear Ratio (:1)2.95
First Gear Ratio (:1)3.58
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)0.68
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)0.98
Reverse Ratio (:1)2.14
Reverse Ratio (:1)3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)1.62
Second Gear Ratio (:1)2.02
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.35
Trans Description Cont.Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont.Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again 
Trans Order CodeMM5
Trans Order CodeMX0
Trans Type4
Trans Type5

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)2991

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)6.9

Engine

Displacement2.2L/134
Engine Order CodeL61
Engine TypeGas 4-Cyl
Fuel SystemSFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM148 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM152 @ 4200

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)- TBD -
Suspension Type - FrontIndependent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
Suspension Type - RearSemi-Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)Torsion Beam

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)- TBD -

Vehicle

EPA ClassificationSubcompact

Brakes

Brake ABS System 
Brake ABS System4-Wheel
Brake TypePower
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) 
Drum - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)10.7 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)9.1 x - TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)33
  

Warranty

Basic:3 Years/36,000 Miles/km Corrosion:6 Years/100,000 Miles/km



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