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Originally Posted by SierraGS
Pontiac can be saved, and is already setup to do just that.
The Solstice changed many peoples view of Pontiac and what is the Solstice?
It is a small RWD performance roadster powered by a 2.4L I-4 or optional 2.0L Turbo I-4 - not a V8 in sight and the Solstice Coupe will help sales.
The G8 is getting great reviews and sales should pickup once the inventory is better (only 5,300 in inventory as of 6/1/08).
The Vibe sells well and provides Pontiac with a high MPG option for now.
As for the G5 and G6 - one word ALPHA.
The G5 should be replaced by an Alpha based Firebird.
The G6 and Alpha based? (I prefer Grand Prix with Gran Prix LJ and Grand Prix SJ models in true Pontiac style.)
Now you would have (5) strong RWD car models.
Solstice (Roadster and Coupe)
Firebird (Coupe)
Grand Prix (Sedan)
GTO (Coupe)
G8 (Sedan and Wagon)
Filling out the line is the G8 ST and the following FWD models
Vibe (but moved to GAMMA focused toward the Mazda3)
Barina (Also on GAMMA with 2.0LTurbo and AWD GXP model shared with Holden - focused toward Scion tC).
These models will invigorate the Pontiac Brand, not overlap with Chevy or Buick and give GM some volume for the Alpha platform.
Just adding the Firebird and Grand Prix Alpha models would be enough to solidify Pontiac's position and the Alpha models can have 2.4L engines in base models like the Solstice although hopefully in DI versions with a bit more power/MPG.
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THAT is what should happen. Throw the BAS+ system into all the base models and that would further help the MPG issue.