Anybody heard about this? I was at a G6 forum, and someone mentioned that starting 2007 the 2.4L will gain a 5-speed manual.

If so, that's good news... it hints at the probability of a similar powertrain combo in the Aura.

Edited March 18, 200620 yr by empowah

That would be a nice addition. If they want it to compete with the Asian marks, they need to offer it. Plus it will only improve it's gas mileage ratings.

Better than an auto, I guess... Although, I still don't get the reason why a 167hp 4cyl needs to power a 3500lb car.

Edited March 18, 200620 yr by blackviper8891

The base sedan is actually 3305lbs.

Alright... I still think it pointless for a 167hp 4cyl to power a 3305lb car.

ought to make it a 6 speed while we are at it... its becoming more popular to offer 6 speeds

a stick 4 cyl G6 would be a great entry level offing for someone who doesn't want to drop more money on a smaller car like a civic.

Edited March 18, 200620 yr by regfootball

a stick 4 cyl G6 would be a great entry level offing for someone who doesn't want to drop more money on a smaller car like a civic.

I agree.....

IF I had to buy a G6....I'd probably buy a 5-speed/2.4L DOHC 16-valve combo over the pushrod 3.5L and 4-speed auto GT version.....

Is the V6 offered with a manual? They should offer it with a 6-speed manual and at least a 5-spd auto..

From what I heard no. 3.5L still comes standard with 4-speed Hydramatic.

This change is limited to 2.4L.

From what I heard no. 3.5L still comes standard with 4-speed Hydramatic.

This change is limited to 2.4L.

Ok..still the same old, same old... Sad.

Is the V6 offered with a manual?  They should offer it with a 6-speed manual and at least a 5-spd auto..

only on the high priced GTP.

I agree.....

IF I had to buy a G6....I'd probably buy a 5-speed/2.4L DOHC 16-valve combo over the pushrod 3.5L and 4-speed auto GT version.....

Same with the Aura, which I won't consider if the base powertrain is a 3500 OHV V6 and four-speed automatic.

Well, I hope this pans out. That should be a fun, economical combo.

hah...my friend and I were just talking about this. He'd go for a G6 sedan with the 2.4, but said "No thanks" when he found that it didn't have a stick. This might sway him, a potential conquest buyer.

A 2.4 stick is a great idea here. I drove a 2.4 automatic sedan and was surprised at the power it had! It would make a great daily driver for the money. It had a sticker of $16990 and had a windshield price of $15699. Try getting a Camry or Accord brand new for that price. The stick would only improve the power and mileage.

While at it, I do hope they fix the options list.

It's rediculous that fog lamps and cargo nets aren't even available on the 4-cylinder.

The G6 rocks. Mine has been awesome and I drive the hell out of it. Clearly a superior car to the Camcord and Altima and even cars like the TSX, Lexass IS250, or 325 don't stack up against it for quality and performance

Don't tell C&D that its better though, may hurt their ratings... morons.

Wish they had it now . . . I would have lookked at the G6 a little more if they had the stick. Instead I ended up with a Fusion.

Same with the Aura, which I won't consider if the base powertrain is a 3500 OHV V6 and four-speed automatic.

IF there is ANY sight of a pushrod engine within 100 miles of the AURA, then GM will have shot themselves in the foot for the LAST time....

Same with the Aura, which I won't consider if the base powertrain is a 3500 OHV V6 and four-speed automatic.

My guess is the Aura's V6 offerings will all be the HFV6. I think we'll see a 250HP V6, and a Red Lline using the same engine at around @70-275HP. Also, with the Ectotec as the standard I4 offering, Saturn will probably go after the Camry's jugular and have a hybrid Green Line sedan rate at around @ 200-215 HP (just enough to out power Camry's hybrid).