Among the Pontiac sports car line up, the 2006 Pontiac G6 is a marvel of style and grace. Available in both coupe and hard top convertible body styles, the 2006 Pontiac G6 continues to gain popularity among the drivers of the Pontiac sports car. While the coupe looks smaller than the sedan, it is identical with a 112.3-inch wheelbase. The reason for the illusion is a steeply sloping roof on the coupe. Nonetheless, there is plenty of room for all in either body style of the 2006 Pontiac G6.
The coupe version of the 2006 Pontiac G6 has individual body panels from the back to the windshield. This gives the car a sleek and mean look usually only found on higher end luxury cars. Legroom is prevalent in the rear but the headroom department leaves something to be desired. Adults will find the headroom to be rather sparse as the top barely clears the head of a normal size grown person. Adults can fit in the back but not very comfortably but there is plenty of room for small children. Unlike other vehicles in its class, the 2006 Pontiac G6 has a rear cup-holder console that divides the back seat in half. This is great news for parents who offer drinks to children while in the car. Lack of a cup-holder leads too many spills and costly trips to the detailer shop.
This Pontiac sports car offers two different trim levels, the GT and GTP. The GTP trim level features a 3.9-liter V6 engine with variable valve time. The valve timing produces 240 horsepower and 241 foot pounds of torque. Rather unique in its class, the cam is located in the block instead of overhead that is the norm. This feature changes the orientation of the camshaft for maximum intake and exhaust and improves overall fuel efficiency. The engine produces great overall power and mid-level throttle abilities, and the six speed manual transmission only helps these matters. A common complaint among owners has been a sticky shift linkage but Pontiac is said to be working on the issue.
The suspension is another key attribute to this grand automobile. The GTP trim level boasts a sport suspension system. A magnesium bar that runs behind the instrument panel gives the frame a stiff feeling and improves handling and response. Because of the 240 horsepower, the front wheels can get grabby with one another if a fast take off happens. This is considered only a minor complaint among owners and not something that really needs addressed.
The cabin is comfortable and sporty at the same time. The bucket seats provide excellent support for those long drives, and instrument panel is dark to avoid the problem of glare. Very stylish among its class, the 2006 Pontiac G6 has a handsome dashboard display with white letters and red needles that glow at night for easy seeing.