G5
The Pontiac G5 was a compact car produced by General Motors' Pontiac division. Based on the Chevrolet Cobalt, it was introduced in 2005 for the Canadian market as the Pontiac Pursuit, later renamed G5 Pursuit in 2006. In the United States, the G5 was launched in August 2006 as a 2007 model, available exclusively as a coupe. Production of the G5 ceased in 2010, coinciding with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand. (carsandracingstuff.com)
Variants by year
2006
Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Pontiac G5 was a compact car produced by General Motors' Pontiac division. Based on the Chevrolet Cobalt, it was introduced in 2005 for the Canadian market as the Pontiac Pursuit, later renamed G5 Pursuit in 2006. In the United States, the G5 was launched in August 2006 as a 2007 model, available exclusively as a coupe. Production of the G5 ceased in 2010, coinciding with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand. (carsandracingstuff.com)
History
The Pontiac G5 was introduced in 2005 for the Canadian market as the Pontiac Pursuit, later renamed G5 Pursuit in 2006. In the United States, it was launched in August 2006 as a 2007 model, available exclusively as a coupe. Production of the G5 ceased in 2010, coinciding with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand. (carsandracingstuff.com)
Generations
The Pontiac G5 had only one generation, produced from 2005 to 2010. Based on General Motors' Delta platform, it was available as a coupe in the United States and as a coupe and sedan in Canada and Mexico. (carsandracingstuff.com)
Key differences
The Pontiac G5 was available as a coupe in the United States, while in Canada and Mexico, it was offered as both a coupe and sedan. This distinction was due to market preferences and local regulations. (carsandracingstuff.com)
Photo recognition
To identify a Pontiac G5, look for a compact coupe with Pontiac badges. Canadian and Mexican models may also be sedans. Note that production ceased in 2010, and the Pontiac brand was discontinued the same year. (carsandracingstuff.com)
Important versions
The Pontiac G5 was produced from 2005 to 2010, with coupe versions in the United States and coupe and sedan versions in Canada and Mexico. Production ceased in 2010, coinciding with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand. (carsandracingstuff.com)
References
- Pontiac G5 - The Crittenden Automotive LibraryCrittenden Automotive Library
- https://automobile.fandom.com/wiki/Pontiac_G5automobile.fandom.com
- https://www.cars.com/research/pontiac-g5/cars.com
- https://www.autoevolution.com/pontiac/g5/autoevolution.com
- https://wikicars.org/en/Pontiac_G5wikicars.org
- https://www.truedelta.com/Pontiac-G5/mpg-720/2006truedelta.com
- https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/gm-canada-voluntarily-recalls-2005-2010-chevrolet-cobalt--pontiac-g5pursuitto-fix-power-steering-assist-539464071.htmlnewswire.ca
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Pontiac G5 produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2006.