G8 V6 review

[Xenon]

Be warned: It ain't a happy review.

Originally Posted by Inside Line

The G8 V6 sedan has a tougher battle in the marketplace. By virtue of its middling 256-hp 3.6-liter V6, relaxed suspension tune, overall size and sub-$30K price tag, it is likely to be cross-shopped not just with the Dodge Charger V6 but also with a raft of midsize cars including high-end versions of the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima. Just up the ladder one rung is the Acura TL and Nissan Maxima SV.

We're missing the point, you say? The Accord and Altima are gussied-up, everyday front-drive appliances, you say? True, but they're also more powerful and quicker than the relatively heavy G8 V6 sedan. Despite a more advantageous weight distribution and rear-wheel drive, the hefty 3,945-pound G8 can muster only a 7.6-second sprint to 60 mph. The 270-hp Altima 3.5 can crank out runs a full second quicker. Even the less overtly sporty 268-hp Accord EX V6 (with a five-speed automatic) has the G8 beat by half a second. And just in case you needed reminding, the only slightly more expensive G8 GT sprints to 60 mph in a smokin' 5.4 seconds.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*


Like they said, it would be nice if the G8's V6 powertrain was the same as the Camaro

[Baz]

A car that's heavier, larger in wheelbase, length and width uses more fuel than a mid sized car which is smaller and much lighter.....how ironic. The G8 sedan is more of a family car. It's decent all round and soon should be given the DI V6 which will make it more powerful and refined. Either way the GT is a better choice if you want a performer.

[CmicasatheGreat]

If it makes anyone feel better... the BMW 528i does 7.1 seconds 0-60 mph mark and costs about $46K

The Charger V6 gets almost 9.3secs

Point is that any one of these cars are pretty much too heavy for a V6 under 300HP, but they are i existence to have something in that particular make that gets better fuel economy than their HI-PO versions are able to make... EACH one of these cars has a mid-level version that does amazing things as far as performance... the 5series... the 535... the G8.. the GT... the Charger... the R/T.. and EACH one of them has a even more power exclusive version that takes it further...

[BerettaZ]

..."relaxed suspension tune"??? I thought the V6 had the same suspension as the GT...

[EldoFan]

The G8 V6 needs the DI 3.6L now.....would turn it into something the Maxima SL couldn't touch.....

[dindak]

I want a G8 - V6 and I would buy one today if they has a reasonable finance deal on the car. The 6.5% (market rate) currently available kills the deal for me, especially when the Canadian MSRP is thousands more than in the U.S.

[ConcordeNick]

Originally Posted by Xenon

Be warned: It ain't a happy review.



http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*


Like they said, it would be nice if the G8's V6 powertrain was the same as the Camaro

Maybe next year? I'm going to take a G8 V6 out for a test drive this Saturday just to see what it is like. It is one of the vehicles I'm considering. The other is a G6 GT Coupe. I'd really like a G8 Coupe with the Camaro's V6. It would be perfect!

Nick

[ConcordeNick]

Originally Posted by dindak

I want a G8 - V6 and I would buy one today if they has a reasonable finance deal on the car. The 6.5% (market rate) currently available kills the deal for me, especially when the Canadian MSRP is thousands more than in the U.S.

Why is that? Why are we (Canadians) getting ripped off? There is no difference in safety/emissions/etc.... in the cars and many of the componenets or even the vehicles themselves are manufactured here. I priced a G6 GT coupe on the Pontiac USA website and it came out almost $10,000 LESS!!! There is no excuse for this.

Nick

[eurohazard]

This is funny. There is nothing wrong with 7.6 0-60 for a family sedan. And that's what the V6 G8 is. So the Accord, Camry, and Altima V6's are faster, but they look boring, and drive the front wheels.

Ehhh, but then again look what happened to the Cadillac Catera.

[I-Love-Pontiac]

Since when was acceleration so important? If pure speed was all that mattered the Cobalt would be the best in it's class.

[GMusa]

Originally Posted by Xenon

Be warned: It ain't a happy review.



http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*


Like they said, it would be nice if the G8's V6 powertrain was the same as the Camaro

It will most likely get the Camaro's V6 before long. Which it should its a better engine.

[GMusa]

Originally Posted by ConcordeNick

Why is that? Why are we (Canadians) getting ripped off? There is no difference in safety/emissions/etc.... in the cars and many of the componenets or even the vehicles themselves are manufactured here. I priced a G6 GT coupe on the Pontiac USA website and it came out almost $10,000 LESS!!! There is no excuse for this.

Nick

Does it have to do with the difference in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to the value of the Canadian dollar?

[Canuck]

Originally Posted by GMusa

Does it have to do with the difference in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to the value of the Canadian dollar?

No the US and Canadian Dollars are at or near par. This is GM ripping off Canadians and hurting Canadian dealers.

Originally Posted by ConcordeNick

Maybe next year? I'm going to take a G8 V6 out for a test drive this Saturday just to see what it is like. It is one of the vehicles I'm considering. The other is a G6 GT Coupe. I'd really like a G8 Coupe with the Camaro's V6. It would be perfect!

Nick

I really hope the 3.6 DI replaces the current V6 for the G8. 300HP would make the V6 an even better car.

[MCGARRETT]

This is funny. There is nothing wrong with 7.6 0-60 for a family sedan. And that's what the V6 G8 is. So the Accord, Camry, and Altima V6's are faster, but they look boring, and drive the front wheels.

My thoughts exactly, when did 7.6 seconds become "slow"? Try 15 seconds to 60, thats slow. What I would do is offer the 6 speed manual in the V6, if they offer it in the Camaro, they should at least make it possible to buy a 6 speed manual V6 G8, although offering something like that would make the G8 something unique as there would be no other RWD manual transmission full size sedan in the sub 30K bracket.

Though adding DI, maybe as an option, would be pretty cool too, even if the bump is only up to the Camaros 300hp, not the CTS 304(306?)hp, a combination of adding the DI V6 and the 6 speed manual would make the G8 and even sweeter deal.


Also, offering NAV in this price range, at least as an option, is kind of a given, blah blah blah, turn by turn, etc etc, yeah sure, but some people just want a screen, give it to them.

[ConcordeNick]

Originally Posted by GMusa

Does it have to do with the difference in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to the value of the Canadian dollar?

That can't be it. The Canadian and American dollar are at par right now.

Nick