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2009 Pontiac G3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Pontiac now offers four cars capable of more than 30 mpg on the highway, and the G3, rated at 27/34 mpg, is its latest. The catch? This five-door hatchback is simply a rebadged Chevy Aveo, which some have found unreliable and not as efficient as advertised. The G3, like the Aveo, is engineered and built in South Korea by GM Daewoo, and it’s appeared across the globe under a range of guises from the Holden Barina in Australia to the Daewoo Gentra.
The only changes from the Aveo are the G3’s front and rear ends. The “smiling” front grill and standard rear spoiler may appeal to some, but they are hardly enough reason to buy a G3 when a Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, and even Pontiac’s own Vibe offer much more at a similar price.
The G3 comes with a 1.6-liter, 106-hp inline four that produces 105 lb-ft of torque connected to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. 14-inch steel wheels come standard, while 15-inch, five-spoke painted aluminum wheels are available with the sport package.
Dual-stage frontal and side-impact airbags for the front seat come standard, as does one year of the OnStar Safe and Sound package. Four-wheel antilock brakes (disc in the front, drum in the rear), however, are optional.
The G3 has single-zone air-conditioning, a CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and an auxiliary jack, foglamps, and the rear spoiler. Pontiac says the G3 has more rear-seat legroom than the Fit or Yaris and more shoulder and hip room than the Fit, Yaris, and Versa. The rear seats also fold down for added cargo room.
The G3's extra room and standard amenities may be nice, but is that what shoppers are really looking for in an entry-level economy car?
User reviews for 2009 Pontiac G3
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by Anonymous
Jan 25, 2021
I love ed my g3 .ir great on gas . and it is easy to work on and parts are real cheap compare to other.Jan 25, 2021
by Anonymous
Dec 11, 2010
Bough a color Black one in sept/2008. I was expecting to have many problems with it because this is a GMC, but no, that thing just keep running. It has 60000 Km now (Dec/2010) and only had a problem with the fuel tank cap, changed under warranty, in the 1st week of owning it. Headlights are awesome (low beams more intense than normal high beams in other cars), reasonably comfortable for a cheap car. Power is fine. Plastic everywhere is ok -> I have no rust at all (this cars sleeps on the street all the time). Cheap in gas. Power nothing accesories -> less stuff that can get broken. Always starts, so far in -30C it still did start without plugging it in.Dec 11, 2010
by Mathieu D
Apr 02, 2010
A real trash can, 10 times or more at the dealership for repair; rattles, engine, transmission, worst time; 10 weeks. Bad re-sale value, no feeling at all on pedals, bad suspension, terrible sound system. not even close to have good seats. bad fuel economy, What a mistake to buy this car. By the way, it's not and ECOTEC engine, it as a timing belt, and it cost me 317$ +tax just the belt. Apr 02, 2010
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by Anonymous
Jan 25, 2021
I love ed my g3 .ir great on gas . and it is easy to work on and parts are real cheap compare to other.Jan 25, 2021
by Anonymous
Dec 11, 2010
Bough a color Black one in sept/2008. I was expecting to have many problems with it because this is a GMC, but no, that thing just keep running. It has 60000 Km now (Dec/2010) and only had a problem with the fuel tank cap, changed under warranty, in the 1st week of owning it. Headlights are awesome (low beams more intense than normal high beams in other cars), reasonably comfortable for a cheap car. Power is fine. Plastic everywhere is ok -> I have no rust at all (this cars sleeps on the street all the time). Cheap in gas. Power nothing accesories -> less stuff that can get broken. Always starts, so far in -30C it still did start without plugging it in.Dec 11, 2010
by Mathieu D
Apr 02, 2010
A real trash can, 10 times or more at the dealership for repair; rattles, engine, transmission, worst time; 10 weeks. Bad re-sale value, no feeling at all on pedals, bad suspension, terrible sound system. not even close to have good seats. bad fuel economy, What a mistake to buy this car. By the way, it's not and ECOTEC engine, it as a timing belt, and it cost me 317$ +tax just the belt. Apr 02, 2010
by lori h
Sep 27, 2009
Exceptional performance..good gas mileage..handles very nicely. It has everything we wanted in a car..really don't have any complaints. Many people have stopped us just to ask questions about our car..and all have positive reactions. Proud to own our G3..great car!Sep 27, 2009
by Cullen B
Jul 22, 2009
Where do i start with this thing??? I feel sorry for anyone who actually has fooled themselves into the mindset that the G3 is an acceptable form of transportation. Thankfully this plastic childs toy is just a loaner for use while my HUMMER is in the shop. I will admit getting 35 MPG and filling up with change for a $20 are awesome feelings!!! This car has horible handling, absolutely NO POWER no power anything mirrors seats windows doorlocks no leather no navi, not even a dimming rear view mirror. the interior is cheap and windnoise starts at a paltry 35mph. Amazingly, the windshield wipers work well. I think my 4wheeler has more power.
overall it FAILS so miserably it might be considered a WIN. Jul 22, 2009
by Anonymous
Apr 04, 2009
this review is for pontiac wave 5 hatchback.
solid car, good in winter (with tigerpaw uniroyal tires....). no problems after 100,000km. car is simple to make with minimal electronic features, so it is simple to fix yourself. nothing complicated, no special tools. the car itself was new and cheap, gets the job done. sore ass as chair not comfortable :(
oh, one thine is the CD player doesn't work until car warms up.. ya, that's anoying.. but whatever, just wait 5 minutes. besides, i didn't buy the car to play CDs
Apr 04, 2009
by Timothy R
Feb 26, 2009
First off this is not a 2009 Pontiac G3...It is a 2007 Pontiac Wave...but damn Facebook didn't have my model name so I had to settle with the closest thing.
Now for the review. The wave is a decent car to start with...it's nothing to write home about but its great on fuel which in todays economic society...it's a good thing. Driving it in Canadian winters provides a challenge for those without winter tires. Feb 26, 2009
What users have asked
a friend has offered her 2009 G3 wave to me for $4000 it has 129000 km. Is this a good deal? I am retired and use a car for shopping and visiting my friends locally.
it is clean regularly maintained. no prior accidents. new all season tires plus 4 winter tires.
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2009 Pontiac G3 Pricing
Original MSRP
$14,335 to $14,335Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.1 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.94
Engine
Alternator: 95 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flip and fold · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Anti-theft alarm system: with engine immobilizer
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer