2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible First Drive

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TO THE POINT What’s New? The Pontiac G6 Convertible is all-new for 2007, and its single distinguishing characteristic is a retractable hardtop.
Selling Points: Coupe-like styling, low interior noise levels, good visibility, one-touch top operation
Deal Breakers: Top-down trunk space, added weight, sluggish performance, sloppy handling
Our Advice: Wait for Pontiac’s promise of performance to make it from the marketing department to the engineers.

MEET THE COMPETITION 2006 Saab 9-3 Convertible
2007 Volkswagen Eos
2006 Volvo C70

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible

FAQ and Specs Pontiac plans on selling 12,000 – 15,000 G6 Convertibles per year starting in April 2006.

What materials are used to construct the 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible’s roof?
According to Pontiac, the entire assembly is built with steel and cast aluminum.

When will the 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible be available?
Models started trickling in to dealers for retail sale in April 2006.

Will the 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible be a high-volume car?
Pontiac expects to sell 12,000 – 15,000 G6 Convertibles per year, so it’s more than a limited-run, exclusive model, but not on par with the Honda Accords and Ford Tauruses of the world.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Test Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible
Base Price: $29,990 (including a $625 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 3.9-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 227 at 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 235 lb.-ft. at 3,000 rpm
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,877
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/26 mpg
Length: 189 inches
Width: 70.6 inches
Wheelbase: 112.3 inches
Height: 57 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 42.2/34.2 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 38.4/36.1 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Four
Max. Cargo Volume: 12.6 cubic feet
Competitors: Audi A4 Cabriolet, BMW 3 Series Convertible, Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Ford Mustang Convertible, Mini Cooper Convertible, Saab 9-3 Convertible, Toyota Solara Convertible, Volvo C70

Photos courtesy of Pontiac

By Thom Blackett


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