Pontiac G5
EPA MPG:
NA
EPA MPG:
NA
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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First Take
This rebadged Chevrolet Cobalt comes in both base and GT trims. A 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine powers the base model, and the GT comes with a 171-hp, four-cylinder engine. Both are available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. In our testing the Cobalt was quick, but engine refinement and fuel economy were unimpressive. Handling was secure, but the steering lacked feedback. The rear seat was cramped and access was made difficult by the front safety belts. The rear seat folds 60/40 to increase storage space. We lack reliability data for the G5, but the Cobalt's has been average.
2008 Reliability
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Pontiac G5
Pontiac G5
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Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA
Owner Reports
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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Driving Experience
Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
NA
Comfort
Comfort
Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride
NA
Value
Value
Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?
NA
Crash Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA
2008 Ratings
$6,250 - $10,775
EPA MPG
18 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$4,450 - $4,800
EPA MPG
19 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$6,550 - $7,625
EPA MPG
17 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$4,700 - $4,900
EPA MPG
14 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$6,100 - $7,625
EPA MPG
26 mpg
Road test
Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
Features & Specs
Body Style
coupe
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
- 2.2-liter 4 (148 hp)
- 2.4-liter 4 (171 hp)
Transmissions Available
- 5-speed manual
- 4-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle
In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.
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