Overview & Reviews
The 2009 Pontiac G5 GT drops last year's 2.4-liter engine, opting for the base model's 2.2-liter inline-4 that receives a slight increase in power and fuel economy. Bluetooth and iPod connectivity are also available for the first time.
- Favorable fuel economy, smooth and quiet ride.
- Lacks the interior fit and finish of its competitors, cramped rear seating, limited storage space, lethargic handling.
User Reviews:
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great little car - 2009 Pontiac G5
By jerry c - September 6 - 3:20 pmthis car has been a great so far,love the trunk,our skis even fit inside with the seat folded down,milage has been very good always over 35mpg and as good as 42mpg with the 5 speed trans
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Okay but not special - 2009 Pontiac G5
By tommyboy181 - August 29 - 4:13 pmExterior styling is nice one the G5 but actual gas mileage is lower than I expected. Fit and finish is typical of a domestic lots of hard plastics. Not bad but not appealing either
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Not worth MSRP - 2009 Pontiac G5
By In Colorado - November 17 - 7:16 amI bought this car with a combination of rebates (regular & owner loyalty) plus GM doubled my GM Card fun bucks. Bottom line: I got a car with an 19K MSRP for 12K before taxes. I find the interior to be functional an it looks ok. The exterior is plagued with poor fitting body panels, poor even by American standards. Acceleration is adequate with the 5 speed manual. Handling is ok, much better than the 2002 Toyota Corolla it replaced. Rear visbility is abysmal and I almost didnt buy it because of that, but the bottom line was that it was very well equipped for what I paid. Its a commuter car that will eventually be handed down to the kid.
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G5 is FUN to Drive! - 2009 Pontiac G5
By timetodrive - May 30 - 3:01 amNot only for teens, being a 60+ guy who wanted to try a stick shift again. Bought new, there is now over 18,000 miles on my G5 - all of it put on by me. Its a blast to drive. Id forgotten how much punch a manual transmission provides compared to the non-premium automatics. The freeway on-ramps are fun again and driving in traffic is even much more interesting than driving an automatic. Ive had absolutely no problems with the car. Mileage is over 28 mpg in town and over 35 on the highway - with regular gas and a fairly "heavy" foot. The ride is fairly quiet and comfortable. Finally, my wife loves to go out with me in our "sports car!"
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Unhappy with the G5 - 2009 Pontiac G5
By Un Happy - May 3 - 10:06 pmMy 1st new car and its been to the dealership 3 times for a clunk in the front end, which started around 7,000 miles. After replacing the rack and pinion, it still had the noise, it went back again and this time the inter. shaft and steering column was replaced, it no longer makes the noise (for now), but I have found 2 items not put back together correctly. I am not happy with the car, or the dealership I have it serviced at. The car handles bad and has since I got it, even with new tires it just doesnt handle well, I can see why the company went under!
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Good car, but too small! - 2009 Pontiac G5
By cchhr - March 19 - 9:23 amI just got my Pontiac G5. When I test drove it, I should have listened to my legs! Im a 511 woman, and I cant wear heels when driving because of the lack of leg room. I have to push the seat all the way back. But the car is a lot of fun to drive, the gas mileage is incredible. A great buy if youre a shorter person. The interior is a little cramped, and there isnt much room to put anything, but once you get used to it, its not that bad.
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First GM Buyer - 2009 Pontiac G5
By First GM Buyer - October 27 - 12:23 pmI bought this car in July with warranty for 5 years or 40,000 miles. The drive is very comfortable however there is a noise problem with the steering wheel (it rattles every time you take a turn). At this moment car is mostly sitting in the garage. The dealer has already replaced the steering column but the noise is still there. GM refuses do anything more, but I am still fighting to get it fixed. I like every other feature though. Dont expect more in this price range, at least $4000 less than comparing Japanese models and the G5 has better features, look, fuel efficiency. I am not sure why GM took this brand off the market.
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Nice little car from Pontiac - 2009 Pontiac G5
By IdyJ - October 18 - 3:30 pmVery affordable vehicle with rebates and browny points. A great commuter car when you consider the competition is more money for not a whole lot more car. Could have a better interior, but I new what I was getting when I got it. I like the engine very quite.
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Its a commuter car... - 2009 Pontiac G5
By ed - May 26 - 7:53 amIve had this car for about a month. I love the so-so reviews on this. It keeps demand low and prices. Im very familar with the 2.2 - same engine I had in my 04 Grand Am and loved it. No problems great mileage - good power too. This time I went for MPG with the XFE and the 5 speed. Without any effort I got 35mpg on my first tank of combind city and highway. Its just a good commuter car. Not a sports car (I have the Miata for that) and not a lux car. With incentive and rebates about 5k lower in price than comparably equiped Honda and Toyota. AS far as resale - drive it. The sale of Grand Am brought half of what I paid with 75k on the clock - not bad for having the better half of its life..
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Last of the Pontiacs: G5 - 2009 Pontiac G5
By thebarkingspider - October 8 - 11:13 amThis car has been 100% reliable and, for a small economy car, its fun to drive. Had the dealer correct a minor manufacturing defect with the antenna, and otherwise its been perfect. Steering is solid and precise. Acceleration is good, but wont blow your sox off. Visibility is fair -- the faux spoiler partially blocks the view aft, and side mirrors are a bit small. At 65", I cant rave about space, but it is adequate, and better than most cars of this size (and many larger cars as well). Plenty of storage, with folding rear seats to expand trunk space. Noise level very good as small cars go.
