February 21, 200620 yr http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...MOTORSPORTSNEWS Not sure if it was posted yet, but here;s my take: Good Points: Montana SV6 in its current form dies, LaCrosse Super is confirmed and coming, and Enclave will be a 2007 model! Bad Points: The G5 name, if its not changed enough from Cobalt, ("It looks like a Cobalt." That's a nasty phrase...).
February 21, 200620 yr From other reports it sounds like the G5 is a stop gap for Pontiac. As long as they don't do it for to long it might be ok.
February 21, 200620 yr Exchange Rate? Is the American dollar finally that low? Less pesos than dollars?
February 21, 200620 yr I don't like the feeling on saying it's just under 15,000. Looking at current Cobalt coupe lineup, the LT is 15920, and it's the 2.2L That means the G5 will start with the 2.2L as well. Straight overlap. I don't get why they won't just bring a base G6 coupe, wheel covers, 2.4L and put the pricing along with the base sedan. Unless there is a capacity problem with the 2.4L, but if this is the case, it means the G5 won't be getting 2.4L as a starter for sure either. Edited February 21, 200620 yr by ToniCipriani
February 21, 200620 yr Is the American dollar finally that low? Less pesos than dollars? no its i think 10 pesos to the dollar...
February 21, 200620 yr Please, GM, do a Ford-esque rebadge and not just a new grille! Ford at least changes the headlights/taillights once in awhile! Edited February 21, 200620 yr by NOS2006
February 21, 200620 yr Author There will be a base model and a performance model they said-so maybe this could be an SJ with a 2.4-liter DOHC ECOTEC 175hp I-4, while a GT (Formula preferred) could have the SS Supercharged 2.0-liter DOHC 205hp (or more?) I-4.
February 21, 200620 yr Please, GM, do a Ford-esque rebadge and not just a new grille! Ford at least changes the headlights/taillights once in awhile! I would consider the acceptable level to be as where the Malibu and the G6 are differentiated. But Oh well.... you can't get everything ...
February 21, 200620 yr All good news!!! With the addition of the G5 (Cobalt as it may be) and lower end G6, combined with the small sales bump from Torrent; Pontiac should be able to sustain itself. Below $15,000... Wow. 20,000 Solsti sounds nice too.... I think the B/P/GMC channel does need another entry level car besides the Vibe. Lacrosse Super should help Buick that much more!
February 22, 200620 yr At that price point, it looks like the G5 won't be much more than the Torrent is to the Equinox. Say bye bye to those dreams of it only being a supercharged coupe. Great news on the Buicks, though! Edited February 22, 200620 yr by El Scorcho
February 22, 200620 yr The 2007 LaCrosse Super? That thread that has about 10,000 views now. Something I did right and look some 4 months ago!
February 22, 200620 yr So... why is it G4 in Mexico and G5 in the US?? and Pursuit in Canada. I hope this is only a 2-3 year stop gap till thye can put a coupe/sedan on the Kappa chasis.
February 22, 200620 yr The 2007 LaCrosse Super? That thread that has about 10,000 views now. Something I did right and look some 4 months ago! You do plenty of stuff right, Josh.....
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