2007-2008 Pontiac G5: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

For the first time since the demise of the Sunfire in 2005, Pontiac offered a compact coupe. Named G5, the new front-wheel-drive coupe shared its basic design and four-cylinder powertrains with the Chevrolet Cobalt. Pontiac offered the G5 in base and GT trim, but did not offer a sedan or supercharged version, as Chevrolet did with the Cobalt. Base G5s had a 148-horsepower 2.2-liter engine; GTs got a larger (2.4-liter) 173-hp version. A five-speed manual transmission was standard; four-speed automatic optional. Traction control was available with the automatic transmission. Antilock braking was optional on the base G5, but standard on the GT coupe. In addition, the GTs had rear disc brakes, fog lamps, and a sport suspension, with 17-inch tires on alloy wheels. Base-model coupes rode on 15-inch tires. Both models included a rear spoiler and cloth upholstery. Leather upholstery with heated front seats was offered for the GT. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags were available only in option groups. GM's OnStar assistance and remote engine start also were optional. In both performance and accommodations, Pontiac's G5 mirrored similarly-equipped Cobalts. Rivals included the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, and Mazda 3.