2008 Pontiac G6

Once known as GM’s performance brand, Pontiac was discontinued in 2010 along with Hummer, Saab, and Saturn. The legendary GTO of the 1960s and Firebird of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s were joined by models such as the Grand Am, Grand Prix, and Bonneville, which were based on other GM models. The Australian-built Pontiac G8 was a legitimate muscle car, and the Vibe hatchback shared its design with the Toyota Corolla Matrix. Today, most Pontiac vehicles still on the road are more than a decade old and lack the safety and convenience features found in modern vehicles.

Based on the Chevrolet Malibu, the Pontiac G6 isn't as well-rounded as the Chevy product. The V6 engine sounds coarse, the ride is stiff, and handling isn't agile. Interior quality is unimpressive, and the coupe-like styling impedes rear access and visibility. The 3.9-liter, 240-hp GTP model has standard ESC. Coupe and hardtop convertible versions were new for 2006. The G6 was discontinued in 2009.