What years did Pontiac make the G5?
The Pontiac G5 is a rebadged Chevrolet Cobalt compact car marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors. It was first introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. For 2005 and early 2006, this car was known as the Pontiac Pursuit in the Canadian market, and G5 Pursuit during mid-2006.
What are the specs of a 2009 Pontiac G5?
A rear spoiler is standard, but too many black plastic details — particularly the bumper cutouts that house the optional fog lights — give the car a low-rent look. So do the XFE’s 15-inch steel wheels, though their low-rolling-resistance tires help with gas mileage. Sixteen-inch alloys are optional, but they reduce highway mileage by 2 mpg.
What kind of car is the Pontiac G5?
Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2009 Pontiac G5. It competes with the Chevrolet Cobalt and Ford Focus. Contrary to what you might have heard, General Motors is building many competitive cars these days — but the Pontiac G5 is not one that will lift the company out of its current predicament.
How big is the turning circle on a Pontiac G5?
The G5 GT adds a more aggressive bumper, standard fog lights and 17-inch alloys. The styling changes are a welcome improvement, but cars like the tC and Civic still look sharper. Regardless of wheel size, the G5 cranks an impressive 33.5-foot turning circle.
What’s the close button on a Pontiac G5?
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What are the features of a 2009 Pontiac G5?
New features include an iPod-compatible USB port on the radio and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity as part of the standard OnStar 8.0 package. See how style, options and other factors can impact pricing in your area. Like its Chevrolet counterpart, the 2009 Pontiac G5 is a friendly little coupe.
What’s the price of a new Pontiac G5?
The G5 GT ($20,280) upgrades to 17-inch alloys, ABS, an electronic stability system, fog lights and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls. Many of those features are optional on the base model. Other options include heated leather seats, a sunroof and an automatic transmission.
Is the Pontiac G5 a good maintenance car?
Other than this, it has been a relatively low cost maintenance car and very dependable. Replaced serpentine belt and second set of rear brakes around 215,000 miles, replaced battery at 223,000, all for reliability reasons. Still runs good averaging 35 mpg. Struts starting to rattle with age and will likely replace soon.
This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2009 Pontiac G5. It competes with the Chevrolet Cobalt and Ford Focus.