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This is the plant my mother-in-law worked at in Michigan, before transferring to the Janesville, Wisconsin truck plant. The horror stories she told about the management-worker relations - GM almost closed this plant because of all of the problems (and resultant quality issues).
Due to slow demand, there hasn't been a second shift at this plant for some time (GM moved workers from the Buick City plant in Flint). There will be a second shift for the G6. Hopefully the workers understand this is their last shot to do a good quality job and keep the plant running...
Here are the grainy pics.
exterior
interior
No, not as sporty as it could have been but I think it's much more attractive than the Malibu. I would put it on par with the Mazda 6 in terms of looks, certainly better than the Accord.
Steering wheel is the only disappointment, looks too much like the Malibu one.
I want to see more.. got any other pics? What does the rear look like?
Honestly? The Cobalt is a more interesting design, inside and out, especially the coupe.
-juice
I'm only so-so on the interior. Come on, Pontiac, lets see some contrasting color dash panels like the Chevy Cobalt. Monotone interiors don't appeal to me.
Like the Malibu Maxx.
Due at dealerships supposedly in third quarter...
The larger size is very interesting.
GM is making this car a step up in looks, sporting character, luxury and size from the Malibu.
This is the start of distinguishing Pontiac from Chevrolet.
Wonder what the effect this long wheelbase has on handling?
A G6 with tight shocks and springs and the right tires should have very good handling for an FWD vehicle.
Its handicapped by the standard nineties style black stacked center console hvac/radio parts which other manufacturers have left behind. Its got to beat the competition at other things.
Certainly the GP seems more like a dinosaur now.
Its too bad they named it the G6 because the concept had everyones hopes up for a radical departure/revolutionary design.
120" wheelbase, I doubt it.
That's what you wrote, man!
This is my first, but hopefully not last, post of 2004!
Anywho, the G6 looks like something I may well consider, if I don't get snagged by an 05 Outback wagon on the way...
;-)
Hopefully it's not as low as the GP. 04 Malibu has great rear seats.
Can't wait to see some real pics and specs.
Monday!
we'll wait to find out the performance aspect, but the Mazda 6s is more attractive inside and out. And the Mazda6 is already cheap to buy. Plus you can get a hatch and wagon.
And G6 is pushrod only, if they follow throuhg on that there had better be horsepower.
UGLY steering wheels. Interior isn't enough of a change from the current icky Pontiacs.
Exterior is as good (if not better) than Mazda 6. Interior is more racy but as long as the plastics used are good quality, I'm ok with it. Big advantage over Mazda is # of dealers and service. Mazda sucks in that department.
Unless there is some monumental advance in technology, there is no way of getting around torque steer in a front drive set up. The better idea for fwd cars is to make them as economical as possible without giving up the current level of fun.
The current GP will be relegated in all but name to Chevy Classic fleet only status when the G6 hits the market. The replacement GP along with the Impala/LaCrosse replacements will probably be on a decontented rwd sigma platform.
GM's engineers can play with hp numbers for those cars all they want.
The G6 looks to be a car I will consider...
Would be interesting to see a comparo between the G6 convertible and the Chrysler Sebring convertible. May have to wait over a year for that to happen though. ;-)
Really? Wow, I'm even more impressed. But I wonder how expensive this will make the car. A fully loaded G6 convertible could come awfully close to $30,000, don't you think?
Still, it will be very nice to have a tight, solid enclosure for the winter months and be able to really "open her up" during summer. I may have to wait until next year to buy a car since this G6 convertible keeps sounding more enticing to me.
Oh well, at least they're distinguished.
I'll have to drive one, the 'bu impressed me with its engine but was tuned a little too softly for my tastes.
-juice
of the eplison platform. Engine choice will be from a 170 hp V4, 200 hp V6, and maybe a 250-285 hp supercharge V6. The convertible is going to be a soft top, with a cover that is going to be like the Saab 9-3 convertible's. I am not 100% sure if that is the case, but that is what I've heard. Does anyone know any other info about the G6?
What is your source for the soft top on the convertible? Curious minds would love to know!