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2008 Pontiac G5
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Review and specifications

2008 Pontiac G5

This coupe is a rebadged Chevrolet Cobalt. It comes in both a base and GT trim. A 2.2-liter, 148-hp, four-cylinder engine powers the base model, and the GT comes with a 2.4-liter, 173-hp, four-cylinder engine. Both are available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. In our testing the Cobalt was quick, but engine refinement and fuel economy were unimpressive. Handling was secure, but the steering lacked feedback. The rear seat was cramped and access was made difficult by the front safety belts. The rear seat folds 60/40 to increase storage space. 2009 was its last year.

Market value
$3,125
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
coupe
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2007

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,125
Retail value range
$2,925 - $3,325
Original MSRP range
$15,675 - $19,850
Trade-in range
$685 - $1,025

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
180 in
Width
68 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Weight
2,990 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people

Brand context

About Pontiac

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.

Vehicle ID: 8260 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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