2009 Pontiac G3 - Specifications
Pontiac G3 Related News
Pontiac to shed half its lineup in coming years
Pontiac will see half of its models dropped from its current lineup in the next few years, with speculation that the brand could end up with less than three unique middles by... December 15, 2008 by James Martinez 9
GM reveals pricing for Pontiac G3 compact, GMC Sierra Hybrid
Today General Motors released pricing for its all-new Pontiac G3 compact hatchback and the GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup truck. Hoping to fill out its lineup with new and... November 18, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 3
Pontiac confirms G3 compact for U.S. market
General Motors has always been reluctant to bring the Pontiac G3 compact to the United States despite the car selling well in Canada and Mexico, but that has all changed as... September 18, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
Update: Pontiac G3 likely ruled out for U.S.
Update: The Chevrolet Aveo's clone, the Pontiac G3, won't be part of GM's North American lineup, despite already being sold in Canada and Mexico. A Pontiac representative... August 3, 2008 by James Martinez 7
Why should I also consider these?
Priced at more than $14,000, the 2009 Pontiac G3 is not a good deal in our judgment.
Just considering resale value now that Pontiac is being phased out, we'd recommend a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 hatchback instead.
There are other solid competitors, too, including the Nissan Versa.
The Versa drives and feels most like a larger vehicle, in a positive sense, with a smooth, settled ride on the highway.
Our next recommendation would be the Honda Fit because of its sporty driving character, cavernous interior, Magic Seat arrangement, and best-in-class safety.
The Rio and Accent (mechanically related to each other) don't feel as roomy as the G3, but come across about the same as the Yaris.
The Korean pair is more fun to drive than the Aveo (and, therefore, the G3), but don't expect them to feel as refined—a positive character trait that stood out when we drove the Aveo5.
Nearly all of these vehicles get better fuel economy than the 2009 Pontiac G3—except, of course, the Aveo5 because the cars are the same.
