Overview & Reviews
New for 2006 is a Special Edition package, which features ground effects, body-color grille, bright exhaust tips and new 17-inch alloys. Inside this Pontiac car, the center console and various trim pieces have been revised. Last year's GTP is now the GT.
- Strong V8 and supercharged V6, easy-to-use controls, big trunk, comfortable ride.
- Excessive torque steer on GXP model, numb steering, below-average build and materials quality, tight backseat, noisy V6s, not enough storage or cupholders.
User Reviews:
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Wonderful Pontiac - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Bob - October 23 - 11:16 am2 1/2 half years experience, 31500 miles. Replaced the battery this week, no other issues. Changed Bridgestones for Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S - 10,000 miles on the Goodyears, just do it. Upgrades - K&N Series 63 intake system, Magnaflow muffers (yeah they sound mean), upgraded floor mats and piano black dash trim kit. Adding LED taillights soon. White exterior/sand ultra lux leather interior. No Nav or optional paint. A+ build quality. Have some fun? Disconnect the battery overnight - drive the GXP hard the next day over several drive cycles. Becomes a REAL hot rod (I promise). Rare model - turns heads. Almost 20 mpg town w/27 highway. Wanna race?
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Great car for the price - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Lee - September 7 - 4:23 pmThe 06 Pontiac Grand Prix is one of the best buys that Pontiac has in this class. You have comfortable seating for 5 and with folding rear seats that open the trunk area up, a very large amount of area to easily hold many items most vehicles could not even hold in the back seats. This car has ample power and is very agile while handling tight corners. The estimated 30 miles to the gallon highway mileage is accurate since I average 29.8 on the highways i travel often. Take good care of this car and you will have very few problems for years to come.
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GXP Rocks! - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By birdman64 - July 7 - 12:16 pmThis is one of the most rounded cars Ive owned. I have had 5 Corvettes, ranging from c4s - c6s. And far the money, you get an awesome vehicle! I am very impressed by the gas mileage I achieve, I am averaging 27.5! Now keep in mind, this is a V8! Very responsive! Very quick for a midsize sedan. I love the looks and stares I get from others that wonder what im driving. Most people have not even heard of a GXP!
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Pontiac is Great! - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Lara the Superhero - June 24 - 1:56 amIt is a magical, beautiful car that I like very much. It is very very pretty and it flies like the wind. It handles very well on all types of roads.
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Extreme oil consumption - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Diane - June 16 - 2:30 amI was so excited when I purchased this car. It was everything I wanted and still do. However, around 54,000 miles in (I purchased it when it only had 100 miles) I took my car in for a oil change. No problem, then less than a 1000 miles my check oil light came on. I took it back to the shop that changed my oil and was told that there was NO oil in there. I am now at 73,000 and continue to have problems and Pontiac has been "working on it" for this entire time. Going in for service every other month is time consuming. I drive less than 15 miles to work per day and am using a quart of oil every 1000 miles. Hoping for a solution because I sure love the care otherwise.
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Dont know what your missing - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Willard Jones - May 1 - 2:20 pmFirst I dont know why I dont see more of these vehicles on the road. I traded a 2005 grandprix GT for this model and it is a totally different experience. The power is awesome, its definitely there when you need it. Handling is great. I really enjoy traveling with the GXP. It gives a smooth quiet ride and along with the premium sound system its a joy. I chose a cherry metallic color for this car and Im constantly getting excellent comments on the color and the style.. Now nothing is perfect. The rear seating is a bit tight. Im 63 and I need the seat all the way back, leaving little or no leg room for the back seat.
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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By chevymaster_08 - January 20 - 12:13 amRecently I have taken ownership of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is, overall, a very excellent car. It drives smooth and has a very powerfully V6 engine, even though it is only 200hp. Like most Pontiacs, the market is saturated with them, but that doesnt change the fact that it is a cool car to look at. The interior might be my favorite though due to the jet-like details.
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GXP = WOW - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By James - January 8 - 11:56 pmI went into to drive and buy a G6 GTP and drove off with a GXP. The hiway mileage is great...My first measured tank got 25 mpg...with a 300 hp V8! It is incredibly quick....be ready for a real jolt when you put the pedal down. I got the employee discount. A lot of people notice and ask quesions about it.
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Must be a GXP ... dont skimp! - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By SciMjr - December 31 - 9:00 amThe 2005 Grand Prix GXP is my first new car & I LOVE IT!!! I have black exterior with the Ebony Suede/leather interior. LOTS of power and you have to learn how to step on the gas w/o chirping the wheels! If you are planning to FLOOR the gas at the light you must hold the wheel because theres a little torque steer and the wheel will try to jump. Not a big problem. Interior is very nice and the two front seats are very comfortable in my opinion. I love the cockpit design; all radio & climate controls are angled to the driver. I feel the back is roomy and I am 6 1" ... the seats are a little hard though. Gas milage is good for a V-8 but I do 10 mile runs so it may be off for me.
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Going to a minivan :( - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
By Jenn - December 27 - 5:23 pmMy husband bought this car for me right before we got married. It has been a very reliable car, but the traction control system has been a bit of a problem in the snow. Most cars come with a button to turn it off, but not mine. So I have been stuck in an inch of snow. No fun! It is comfortable and fun in the summer. I would like to keep it but due to a growing family I am not able to.
