As the Pontiac G8 makes it way into Canada, we’re starting to see some pretty thorough coverage by the Canadian press. John Turley-Ewart of The National Post has written a decent article reminiscing of the Pontiac’s of yesteryear and a history of the arrowhead’s changes over the past 83 years.
Overall, John speaks fondly of the exterior design of the G8 and its departure from the rounded and undefined lines of recent Pontiac’s. He quickly draws parallels to the brands that Lutz wants us to draw parallels with; BMW and Audi….while still remaining obviously American. Except for the non-functional dual hood scoops, John feels that the designers of the Pontiac G8 were close to achieving “design nirvana”.
On the inside, John notices the continuation of the clean lines with an upscale air. Both front and rear seats are roomy yet supportive and the interior surfaces provide “ample pleasure”. Like may have stated, John doesn’t feel that the user stereo and climate controls are not intuitive.
Testing both the V6 and V8 models, the G8 handled well thanks to its 50/50 weight distribution and precision steering. After pushing both power plants to the limits, this is the first reviewer we have heard say that the Pontiac G8 V6 is the star performer holding its own against the BMW 328i.
In conclusion, John Turley-Ewart states, “Through the G8, Pontiac has returned to the winning formula that transformed the carmaker into one of the top lines in the 1960s. And the key component in that formula, price, has been kept top of mind as well.”
[Source: National Post]