2009 Pontiac G6

The 2009 Pontiac G6 ranks 23 out of 24 Affordable Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 51 published reviews and test drives of the Pontiac G6, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The Pontiac brand is due to disappear from American roads this year, and the 2009 Pontiac G6 with it. The automotive press was neither impressed nor offended with the G6. Underpowered, with a substandard interior, it trails most of the midsize class -- but is often available at a considerable discount.Available as a coupe, a sedan or a hardtop convertible, with three engine options, the Pontiac G6 can be ordered in many different configurations. But reviewers say all but the most expensive engine make the car feel sluggish off the line. Some like the handling of the G6, though not in convertible form. And few consider its interior class-competitive.Those interested in an American-made midsize sedan might want to consider the more refined Chevrolet Malibu or Ford Fusion instead. In the current economic climate, those cars can often be found at a discount. See our best car deals page for current offers.General Motors has announced plans to eliminate the Pontiac brand, so the G6 models currently on dealership lots are the last that will be built. That shouldn't necessarily scare away buyers, however. Other GM dealers will service this car. It shares parts with other midsize cars like the Chevy Malibu and Buick LaCrosse -- so it should be relatively simple to maintain a G6 even after the model leaves showrooms. A new Pontiac G6 is likely to depreciate quickly now that the model has reached the end of its lifecycle -- but for just that reason, the purchase price of the car is likely to come down. If you are planning on buying a car to hold onto for a long time, the end of the G6 line may actually represent a great buying opportunity.
The 2009 Pontiac G6sedan is available in three trims -- a stripped-down base trim, a GT featuring more common equipment, and a more powerful GXP. The G6 two-door is available in GT and GXP trim. The convertible comes only as a GT. Pontiac plans to replace the G6 with an entirely new model in 2010, which rumors say may be a more performance-oriented rear-wheel-drive car.

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