Used 2006 Pontiac G6 Summery & Specs at InternetAutoGuide.com

2006 Pontiac G6 Review Summary

Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Pontiac G6 with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Convertible's specifications, 29 hwy / 21 city fuel economy, safety features and more.

2006 G6 Review Summary & Specs

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New coupe and hardtop convertible join the sedan.

2006 G6 Review Summary & Specifications

The Pontiac G6 is a roomy car that offers good road manners and excellent overall function, especially at initial prices. It does its job well and sales numbers will surely increase now that the line has been fleshed out with coupes, convertibles, high-performance and a low-price leader.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed the report on the sedan from the Detroit area; with Mitch McCullough reporting on the coupe from Los Angeles.

2006 Pontiac G6 Specs
Vehicle CategoryCompact Cars
EditorNew Car Test Drive
Model LineupPontiac G6 sedan 4-cylinder ($17,865); base V6 ($19,065); GT V6 sedan ($21,365); coupe ($21,165); ($27,865); GTP V6 sedan ($23,065); coupe ($22,865); convertible ($29,365)
Engines (standard)3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6
Engines (optional)167-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve 4-cylinder; 201-hp 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 240-hp 3.9-liter ohv 12-valve V6 with variable valve timing (227 hp in convertible)
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic overdrive
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic overdrive; 6-speed manual
Safety Equipment (standard)front airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)side-impact and head curtain airbags; ABS, traction control, stability
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InOrion Township, Michigan
Manufacturer Phone1-800-762-2737
Manufacturer URLwww.pontiac.com
Base Price MSRP21365


2006 Pontiac G6 Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPPontiac G6 GT sedan ($21,365)
Standard Equipmentair conditioning; cloth upholstery; power windows w/ dual express-down, power mirrors, power locks; tilt/telescoping steering column; cruise control; sport suspension; 4-way adjustable driver side seat with power height adjuster; Monsoon AM/FM/CD player; ABS with traction control; 17-inch tires and wheels
Destination Charge625
Options as Tested (MSRP)front side-impact and head curtain airbags ($690); sunroof ($800); OnStar ($695); XM Satellite Radio ($325); power adjustable pedals ($125); rear spoiler ($225)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested24850
Layoutfront-wheel drive
Horse Power201 @ 5800
Torque220 @ 3800
Fuel Economy21/29
Wheelbase112.3
Length/Width/Height189/70.6/57.0
Track Front/Rear
Turning Radius36
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.5/52.7/42.2
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room36.3/51.9/37.6
Trunk Volume14
Payload
Towing Capacity1000
Front Suspensionindependent, MacPherson strut with aluminum L-shaped control arms; 21mm hollow anti-roll bar
Rear Suspensionindependent, four-link, gas shocks, 19mm solid anti-roll bar
Ground Clearance6.5
Curb Weight3428
Stock TiresP225/50R17
Brakes Front/Rearvented disc/vented disc w/ABS, traction control
Fuel Capacity16.4
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