I hate how everyone wants Pontiac to be a FULL-ON performance brand. I don’t think that there is anything wrong with an I4 engine here and there (Just not the 2.4L I4). They could even add an ECO Hybrid trim to each model. With a 2.5L Twin Turbo I4 with 327 HP. Plug In and 2-Mode technology.
They should come out with models like the;
Grand Am (Comparable to Saab 9-3)
Grand Prix (Comparable to Chevrolet Malibu or Buick Regal) Redesign 97-08 models together and improve
Bonneville (Comparable to Chevrolet Impala or Cadillac XTS) Keep the GXP body with new interior improvements
Trans Am (Comparable to Chevrolet Camaro)
GTO (Comparable to Holden Commodore Coupe)
G6 (Comparable to Chevrolet Malibu or Buick Lacrosse) Redesign it to look more like the original G6 Concept
G8 (Comparable to Chevrolet SS or Holden Sportwagon)
Vibe (Comparable to the Mercedes Benz GLK, Subaru Outback, Jetta Sportwagon)
Torrent (Comparable to Saab 9-4X)
Now when I say comparable I don’t mean literally rebadging the cars, GM should take those comparable designs and even redesign those specifically for Pontiac, (kind’ve what GM did with the Equinox, Terrain and Anthem. Acadia, Traverse, Enclave and so on).
GM should put these engines in Pontiacs;
ENV –
Hybrid Plug In / 2-Mode 2.5L Twin Turbo I4 327 HP SIDI
SE –
2.5L I4 202 HP SIDI
2.3L Turbo I4 273 HP SIDI
GT –
2.8L V6 215 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
3.8L V6 328 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
SLE –
3.2L V6 247 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
3.9L V6 341 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
GTP –
3.6L V6 314 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
4.1L SC I6 407 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
SSEi –
2.9L SC V6 266 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
3.4L Twin Turbo V6 433 HP SIDI VVT D.O.D
GXP –
4.6L Turbo V8 459 HP VVT D.O.D
5.6L SC V8 538 HP VVT D.O.D
6.5L V8 592 HP VVT D.O.D
All V8′s and V6′s have displacement on demand (V8′s shut off 4 cylinders while V6′s shut off 2). ECO buttons available with every 6 speed auto transmission.
Transmissions –
6 Speed Auto with TapShift / DSG / ECO Low Shift Points
7 Speed Auto with TapShift / DSG
8 Speed Auto with Tapshift / DSG
6 Speed Manual with SynchroRev Match
7 Speed Manual with SynchroRev Match
Pricing: (Trying to stick with the “Affordable Performance” ordeal. . . .)
Grand Am Compact Sedan – $18,000
Grand Prix Mid-Size Sedan – $21,000
Bonneville Full-Size Sedan – $24,000
Trans Am Sport Coupe – $19,000 Sport Convertible – $22,000
GTO Sport Coupe – $25,000
G6 Mid-Size Sedan – $23,000 Coupe – $20,000 Convertible – $25,000
G8 Sport Sedan – $27,000 Sport Wagon – $29,000
Vibe Sport CUV/Wagon – $26,000
Torrent CUV – $25,000
Factories –
Grand Am – Lordstown Assembly
Grand Prix – Fairfax Assembly
Bonneville – Orion Assembly
Trans Am – Oshawa Assembly
GTO – Elizabeth Assembly
G6 – Orion Assembly
G8 – Elizabeth Assembly
Vibe – Cami Automotive
Torrent – Cami Automotive
What’s your opinion of Pontiac based on this? What models do you see unnecessary? Would you buy a Pontiac listed here? (No cocky comments please)
