Overview & Reviews
The Pontiac brand is part of the General Motors family, and is home to many of the automaker's more performance-oriented vehicles. Currently, the marque offers a broad range of sporty cars and SUVs. However, as part of GM's restructuring plan, the brand is slated to be discontinued by the end of the 2010 model year.
Pontiac originated as the Oakland Car Company of Pontiac, Michigan, in 1907; it was founded by Edward Murphy. Acquired by General Motors in 1909, Oakland introduced the first Pontiac vehicle in 1926. Dubbed the "Chief of the Sixes," the car was powered by a six-cylinder engine and made its debut at that year's New York auto show. It was so successful that the Oakland name was phased out in favor of Pontiac, the name of an 18th-century chief of the Ottawa Indians. Throughout the 1930s and '40s Pontiac made coupes, sedans and wagons in the low-to-mid price ranges. A unique styling cue of Pontiac cars from the mid-'30s to the mid-'50s was known as "Silver Streak," a set of art-deco-inspired chrome "speed lines" that ran up over the length of the hood to the base of the windshield.
The 1950s saw the introduction of the Pontiac Bonneville. The sprawling, stylish cruiser offered equal measures of performance and luxury, and was a breakout hit. But it wasn't until the 1960s that the Pontiac brand truly came into its own. American manufacturers had begun to offer downsized alternatives to the gigantic cruisers that had ruled the highways in previous decades. Pontiac came to market with the compact Tempest. In 1964, Pontiac made its biggest impact yet with the creation of the GTO option for the Tempest. By equipping the car with the powerful 389 cubic-inch V8 from the full-size car line, Pontiac created the first "muscle car." Phenomenally successful, the GTO helped define the burgeoning muscle car category. Pontiac also saw tremendous success during the latter part of this decade with its Firebird and Firebird Trans Am.
The oil crisis of the '70s made fuel efficiency a priority for many car buyers. Following the lead of its GM siblings, Pontiac made compact vehicles like the Ventura and Phoenix a major part of its lineup. The '80s saw the launch of the two-seat Pontiac Fiero. Despite its modest beginnings (it was initially marketed as a "commuter car"), the Fiero eventually blossomed into a credible sports car.
The '90s saw the launch of Pontiacs like the Sunfire and Montana minivan. Pontiac has slowly lost sales due to changing tastes and a lack of differentiation between its models and those of other GM divisions. In hopes of recapturing past glory, the division embarked on a plan to retire aged models and introduce all-new ones with distinctive styling and personality. For a while, the effort seemed to be bearing fruit. New models like the Vibe, Solstice and G8 made Pontiac a brand to consider in many segments. However, GM's financial troubles in 2008 and 2009 have resulted in the company's decision to phase out Pontiac as a brand. It's expected 2010 will be Pontiac's last year for new models.
User Reviews:
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My 2nd Pontiac Grand Prix - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
By shawnmichaels123 - May 27 - 8:13 amI am a long time Pontiac fan. While considering the new G8, I also researched other cars that Pontiac had to offer. Once I found out about all the standard equipment that the 2008 Grand Prix, I never looked back. It has everything you need at a MSRP of $22,210. Right now is a great time to consider this automobile. When I purchased my new Grand Prix on 8-8- 2008, Pontiac offered a great cash rebate or fair financing. Also, this is the last year of the Grand Prix. Dealerships will definitely work with you on your final purchase price. Thank you
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Great Car! - 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
By smartalex61 - May 26 - 12:33 pmMy grandmother gave me this car back in 2007 with only 47,000 miles on it, and with this being my first car I really didnt know what to think of it. After having it for 3 years it really grew on me, and it was fun to drive every day. I think the interior is a bit cheap feeling and the seats arent that comfortable, but it looks great. Not to mention that the exterior styling is BEAUTIFUL. Also Ive never had any problems with this car besides the normal maintenance (breaks, oil changes, etc.). Unfortunately it was recently totaled in an accident, however if they still made them I would buy another in a heartbeat!
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I love my GTO! - 2004 Pontiac GTO
By Michael Nichols - May 26 - 10:00 amI love my GTO and its Performance. The interior is well done and I like the red suede and red leather mixed in with black leather. The red stiching mixed with black leather on the stering wheel and shift nob are great details. It also does not matter what gear you are in using the six speed manual, all you have to do is give it some gas and you have fairly instant get up and go. The handling takes a bit to get use to but settles in and corners very well. My prior car is a 2000 Honda Civic Si.
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"10" - 2005 Pontiac GTO
By dmnspd - May 26 - 7:40 amawesome drive the car is incredible good low end tourqe better middle band high-end could be alittle better but its real nice shifts are a little teethy shorter throw shifter would have been nice but all and all its just AWESOME to drive a trill a second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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fun fun fun - 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
By supercharged - May 26 - 3:46 amThis car was great and fun to drive. It was one of the most comfortable cars to drive and had a lot of power.
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Loved it - 2004 Pontiac Vibe
By Martha Crawford - May 24 - 5:00 pmI loved my new Vibe! Great gas mileage, fun to drive, and a very versatile vehicle. Spacious interior. It would have been great for camping and biking this year. I walked away from a 40 mph front end collision with nothing more than a sore ankle (probably from jamming the breaks) and a slightly stiff neck the next day. Unfortunately, the battery leaked during the collision and the insurance adjustor totaled it out. On to find another Vibe... This car was great!
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Buy one if you can - 2009 Pontiac G8
By Family Man - May 22 - 9:13 pmHave had for a few months and love the car. Fun to drive. Picked up one with 11,000 for 22K. Better value than overpriced European imports. Solid, handles well, and very good acceleration. Gas mileage not great, but gets about 2 mpg less than a high output V6. I was hoping GM would bring this body style back with the V6 / V8 Camaro engine. They would sell a ton of these.
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Pontiac Excitement - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
By Dick - May 22 - 9:56 amRides and handles very well with the stiffer, sport-tuned suspension. Spacious enough to be very comfortable for 5 adults and more than adequate storage. Plenty of pep under any condition to which Ive exposed it. AWD performs admirably. Style-wise, its been mistaken for a BMW. Great buy for the buck.
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JUST OUT OF THE BOX!!! - 2003 Pontiac Sunfire
By Porche - May 22 - 2:00 amJust got my new sunfire last week and I love it. Ive been driving vans, and SUVs for the past 7 years and its really nice to have something that handles so well and sporty looking too. Its as close to a firebird as I will probably ever get and I truly hope it turns out to be as good on fuel as I hope. I actually got 30 miles per gallon on my 1st tank of gas.Sure beats the heck out of 15. Hope it gives me good service for a long time.
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I love this car!!!!!!!! - 2006 Pontiac G6
By Tyson Dilts - May 20 - 6:06 pmI have now had my new G6 about a month and it is such a great car! My car is white, with XM radio, sunroof, and remote start. I do alot of stop and go driving and still manage 26 mpg! I traded my 2003 Silverado in and do not regret it one bit! This car is very well designed! Im 63" tall and I have more room in my G6 sedan than I did in my old Ford Taurus SE. Not to mention the stylish looks compared to my old car. I even found I had more room in the G6 compared to the Grand Prix. I AM SOLD!!!!!!
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