Pontiac G5

Pontiac G5
Pontiac G5
	2005 Pontiac Pursuit
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	Chevrolet Cobalt
Production	2005–
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
Body style	2-door coupé; 4-door sedan
Platform	FF Delta
Related	Chevrolet HHR; Saturn ION
Chronology
Predecessor	Pontiac Sunfire

The G5 Pursuit (Canada) / G4 (Mexico) is a compact car introduced by Pontiac in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The G5 is intended to compete with Japanese cars such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. For 2005, this car was originally known as the Pontiac Pursuit for the Canadian market.

The vehicle is available as a coupé or sedan, based upon the GM Delta platform along with the Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Saturn ION, and European Opel Astra.

(This vehicle is referred to as the “G5” throughout this article for consistency.)

Specifications

The front suspension is independent with MacPherson struts, while a semi-independent torsion bar is used in the rear. The wheelbase is 103.3 in (262.4 cm), longer than its competitors, and the width is 68.4 in (173.8 cm). Weight is high at 2808-2989 lb (1273-1355 kg), and overall fuel economy is 23 mpg (10 L/100 km). The car is notable for its use of electric, rather than the conventional hydraulic, power steering. It is built at the General Motors' Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio.

Engines:

Years	Engine	Power	Torque
2005–	2.2 L Ecotec L61 I4	145 hp (108 kW)	155 ft·lbf (210 N·m)
2006–	2.4 L Ecotec LE5 I4	171 hp (128 kW)	163 ft·lbf (221 N·m)

Model variations

The G5 is currently sold in the United States as the Chevy Cobalt. The Canadian model had "G5" added to its name to become the Pontiac G5 Pursuit for 2006, and will eventually be sold in the U.S. market as a 2007 model.

The G5 Pursuit is available in base, SE, and GT trim levels, with the base and SE receiving the 2.2 L engine, delivering 145 hp (108 kW) at 5400 rpm and 155 ft·lbf (210 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm, with a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The GT receives the 2.4 L engine, delivering 171 hp (128 kW) at 6000 rpm and 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) of torque at 5000 rpm, and is equipped with the automatic transmission only. Brakes are discs at front and drums at the rear. Length is 4580 mm (180.3 in) on a 2623 mm (103.3 in) wheelbase, with a width of 1725 mm (67.9 in), height at 1450 mm (58 in), and weight at 1,459 kg (3,216 lb).

Base models are equipped with 15-inch wheels and a CD player. The SE adds 16-inch wheels, as well as anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, and cruise control (all also available as options on the base model) as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob. The GT adds 17-inch wheels. Other options include side airbags, traction control, a sunroof, heated leather seats, MP3 player, and a 228 W audio system with two subwoofers. Prices are $15,925 (Canadian) for the base, $20,795 (Canadian) for the SE, and $23,200 (Canadian) for the GT.

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