Overview & Reviews

The Pontiac G5 enters its second year with minimal changes. All models receive side curtain airbags and satellite radio as standard equipment, while the GT trim gets stability control and OnStar as standard.

• Respectable acceleration, smooth and quiet ride, good fuel economy.

• Cheap cabin plastics, marginal backseat space and interior storage, lifeless handling.

User Reviews:

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  This Car Rocks - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Linda - June 30 - 7:20 pm

  After reading reviews Im starting to think people just like to complain. This car is great! I have had mine for 2 years and other than one minor repair it has been extremely reliable. It is one of the smoothest driving cars Ive ever driven and everyone who drives it says the same. The interior is comfy, no noise, no rattles, not cheap. The back seat feels much larger than it looks and dips down giving more room for rear passengers. Battery is in the trunk, no big deal. You cant generally open the hood without getting to the interior either. Im only 52" and the seats adjust for short drivers perfectly!

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  Fun to Drive - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Lloyd - November 13 - 5:13 am

  Ordered this car to replace 1999 Sunfire in October and have been very satisfied with the performance of this car. This car replaced the Sunfire and Pontiac responded to all the Sunfire owners on how to improve it. The ride is much smoother and the handling with the improved suspension is great. It has a lot of the features that more expensive cars have at a lesser price. Handles well in snow!

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  Reliable. - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Beautifultruce - September 22 - 10:06 am

  My job involves driving over an extensive area, and the mileage I get with my G5 is worth every penny that I spend on gas (30-32 mpg highway, 25-29 mpg city). The driver information system alerts are also very helpful - so far only needed for traction and tire pressure.

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  G5 Kentucky - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Skyhawk - June 24 - 7:26 am

  I bought this G5 as a "go to work" vehicle. Solid performer. Drive train (engine & transmission) are very smooth and responsive. I got 7,000 miles on it and Im averaging about 29.5 mpg (mostly interstate driving). Road noise is minimal. Limited visibility on the passenger side "blind spot".

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  Fun to drive! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By blink1342 - February 19 - 11:03 pm

  I bought this car about one month ago and I can say I am very happy, excellent ride, very comfortable seating, good cornering , nice style, small and fuel efficient, what else could you want, for this price? I am very happy i have had many GM cars in the past, like the impala, century, malibu and they were all great, reliable vehicles. Overall recommended. At least test drive one and youll see what I am talking about.

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  One Hot G5! - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Rob - November 30 - 2:36 am

  This was my first car. I got it brand new in 2008 as a 2008 model. Its really fun to drive, sporty looking, and quick for its powertrain. The Pontiac G5 hasnt given me any trouble, and im getting 30.3 mpg average. I baby my car, keeping it clean and not dogging it, only go above 3500 RPMS every so often to hear her hum. People always want to race because it looks so sporty...Victory Red. Love the car, would recommend it to anyone!

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  best little car - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By g5gt2008 - April 26 - 12:56 am

  i bought the G5 GT because i wanted a new car. i cant be happyer with the car i picked. this car is very powerfull for a 4cyl i have taken to the 1/4 mile and ran a 15.03 all stock with the 2.4 5 speed. i have 30k on it already and my dealer has not seen it ones. i get 40mpg on the highway and 33 in the city. the ride is very nice. the car stoped on a dime and the inside is nice and laid out right with not to many bottons. the seats are for good for long driveing. i just drove it on a 31 hour one was trip and it was great. would def but another one.

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  Sports car in disguise - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By ckone - March 23 - 9:20 am

  I have had my G5 preferred package in competition yellow for 4 months now and I love it. I like that there are not many on the road so people tend to do a double take when I drive by. Lots of people wanna race (maybe because its yellow) which I think is ridiculous with fuel prices being so high. I commute 74 miles one way to work on highways, freeways and city streets with lots of hills and I am averaging 29.5 mpg. Just as good as a scion tc but way cheaper.

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  I LOVE my G5 GT - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By Heather - December 29 - 4:03 pm

  I love the G5 GT! I have had mine for two years! It has been very reliable and is so much fun to drive! When I first test drove the car it was just a standard G5, I would recommend buying the GT. The handling of the car is a lot better and the performance is better as well. It comes with great stuff! The pioneer system! heated seats, remote start and its sporty looking! I get so many compliments on the car.

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  My Review - 2008 Pontiac G5
  By kristinamac - September 26 - 9:46 am

  The dealership was amazing and nice but I have had a problem where every time I go to give it gas or go up on a hill it will pull and roar. Its not suppose to do that. I took it to the dealership and they said there was nothing wrong with it. Im going to continue to take it to the dealer until the problem is fixed.