Pontiac's Secret 2007 G5 Coupe

We’re half kidding with that headline, but the release of a new model is usually a significant event for an automaker. However, General Motors is taking the quiet approach with the new Pontiac G5 coupe, based on the Chevrolet Cobalt introduced in 2005.

The 2007 Pontiac G5 base model is actually on sale now and features a 148-hp four-cylinder engine. A CD player and spoiler come standard for $14,995. There’s also a GT model that features a larger, 173-hp engine that starts at $17,795. While the base model starts for roughly $1,000 more than its Chevy sibling, the GT costs slightly less than the comparable Cobalt SS. Pontiac is not offering a higher-powered G5 to mirror the Cobalt SS Supercharged.


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chewy - 7/25/2006 4:21:12 PM

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Why?

PlanoA4 - 7/25/2006 4:54:09 PM

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They know no better.

courtstone - 7/26/2006 11:33:58 AM

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apparently not. so its a SUNFIRE coupe? Who is going to buy this?

keyzi747 - 7/26/2006 6:41:54 PM

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GM can be so backwards! The performance brand version of this car gets the weakest engines. On top of that, with the exception of a few details, it is just a Chevy Cobalt! Where is the focus at GM?

SteveL - 7/28/2006 1:03:00 PM

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This out because this was already way in the works when things starting going to crap. It was cheaper for them to go ahead with the production then to cancel it. I bet this car will sell for a couple of years and they will drop it. I would bet money that a replacement is already in works.

nileriver - 7/28/2006 8:08:41 PM

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Why make a Chevy Cobalt with Pontiac Logos? Even the headlights are exactly the same!