2009 Pontiac G8 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$28,190 to $37,610

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The rear-wheel-drive G8 sedan represents Pontiac's newfound determination to live up to its once-glorious performance heritage. The 2009 G8 comes in three trims.

The base G8 provides a 3.6-liter V6 that spins out 256 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque through a five-speed automatic with manual shift control. You can expect to get from 0-60 in around 7 seconds, but the EPA gives the V6 a mediocre 17/25 mpg rating.

The next trim level, the GT, packs V8 punch with a 6.0-liter engine that pumps out 361 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed automatic. A manual transmission isn't available. Track testing produced a 5.3-second jump from 0-60. Yet even with Pontiac's cylinder deactivation feature, which allows the engine to run on four cylinders when cruising, the big V8 gets an EPA rating of 15/24 mpg.

The GXP packs Corvette power with a detuned 6.2-liter V8 blasting out 402 hp with 402 lb-ft of torque. At this level, a six-speed automatic or manual transmission is available. Pontiac claims the bigger V8 cuts at least a half-second from the GT's 0-60 time, but it hasn't received an EPA rating yet.

Does it handle? is always the question with big American muscle cars. It looks like Pontiac did its homework for the G8. Its BMW-like front strut/rear multilink suspension produces handling characteristics that give the G8 European sport-sedan agility.

The base G8's standard equipment list includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, XM Satellite Radio, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, four-way power front sport seats, and a seven-speaker CD system. G8 interiors are a big advance over previous Pontiac offerings, with nicer materials, solid construction, and stylish design.

Standard safety equipment across the line includes front seat and full-length side curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, ABS discs with brake assist, and an OnStar communication system.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Jan 21, 2024
Great car. Like a Camaro, but with 4 doors, and a much lower price to play. They are rare, so they have value that only increases with time.Jan 21, 2024
by J A
Sep 10, 2023
Theres nothing to compare it to anymore. The hp per dollar rating is unmatched. It will go down as the best car Ive ever owned. Sep 10, 2023
by Rob W
Dec 29, 2022
The 2009 pontiac g8 gt is one of the most misunderstood cars ever.with v8 6speed automatic rear wheel drive hot rod.with room for friends and handles like no other pontiac. Why more people dont like them.i will never understand. Its a true fast ride and comfortable drivers car.i wish they made more.Dec 29, 2022

2009 Pontiac G8 Pricing

Original MSRP
$28,190 to $37,610
Price range
$17,238 to $21,601
Average price on CG
$19,248
YoY price change
$17,238 to $19,248

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Blaupunkt premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 11

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.92

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Hood scoop: dual · Mirror color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5 in. · Video monitor size: 6.5

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Blaupunkt premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 230 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.92 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Hood scoop: dual · Mirror color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Blaupunkt premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Hood scoop: dual · Mirror color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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