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Pontiac G3 Wave

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 67% Detailed ratings

Price $13,770 – $16,570 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.7 – 7.9 L/100km

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This year, apart from a change in nomenclature, the smallest car in Pontiac's line-up has gone through a major overhaul. First, it is now powered by a new variable valve timing engine for better fuel-efficiency. Second, the hatchback version has a newly face-lifted body as well as an all new dashboard. Take note that it is now possible to get the G3 Wave with the OnStar communication system installed.

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10 Great and Affordable Used Cars for Students

With the cost of living rising dramatically in recent years, owning a car is no longer part of the plan for many students and young adults. When it still is, then more compromises often have to be made when it comes to the year and mileage to stay on budget. August 31, 2025

Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix: Are They the Same Car?

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Two compact cars that have been discontinued for a while are still attractive options for many consumers, especially small families on a budget who don’t want anything complicated, but need something convenient. The Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix indeed offer an interesting format (they compare favorably to several current …April 9, 2022

Used Cars: 3 Discontinued Makes to Consider

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Many models disappear from the new car market over the years, but sometimes it's also brands that completely vanish. Howver, they can still be found, of course, at used car dealerships. In many cases, their hasty depreciation has made them very affordable and attractive to buyers, but you have to …February 14, 2022

140 Cars Owned by Bounce House Creator to be Auctioned

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Burt Reynolds' 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Sold for $240,000

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most famous movie cars of all time. A 1977 special-edition model once owned by the late actor Burt Reynolds recently wound up on the car auction website Bring a Trailer. Believe it or not, the winning …May 19, 2020

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This 1-of-1 Pontiac Banshee Prototype Could be Yours

Have you ever heard of the Pontiac Banshee? If you love classic cars, then most likely yes. As part of a project codenamed “XP-833,” General Motors considered launching this sports coupe back in 1964 to compete directly against the Ford Mustang . A convertible was even supposed to follow shortly …April 20, 2020

Pontiac Vibe vs. Toyota Matrix: Six of one, a half-dozen of the other?

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Let's get something out of the way right now: the Vibe and the Matrix are two non-identical twins whose only differences, their bodies aside, are in the details of their equipment. The majority of their mechanical and structural components come from Toyota, just like the various elements that make up …February 10, 2009

2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD, just as practical, and now more muscular

The compact Pontiac Vibe is simultaneously a wagon and a utility vehicle without clearly belonging to either category. It has had a low-key career since its launch in 2003 but it is undeniably one of GM’s best product lines. That is no accident considering that it owes its technical design …December 11, 2008

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Digital Artist Revives Pontiac Aztek With Inspiration From… Hyundai?

The Pontiac Aztek simply won’t fall into oblivion, it appears. Not only is Pontiac the discontinued car brand Canadians miss the most according to a survey from last year, but for some strange reason people out there maintain a fascination for its controversially styled SUV (we’re being polite, here) that …November 15, 2024

Is Pontiac Back? Fans Bite at Fake Ad, GM Weighs In

According to a survey that was published last fall, Pontiac is the car brand that people miss the most both in Canada and in the U.S. Naturally, many would like to see it come back in one way or another. Well, over the past several days, more than a few …May 24, 2024

Owners of These Old Toyota, Pontiac Cars Should Stop Driving Them, Here’s Why

Toyota and General Motors are urging owners or custodians of certain older vehicles who have not yet addressed Takata airbag recalls since 2015 to stop driving their vehicles. The warning specifically targets the 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 (driver’s side front airbag), as well as the 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla , Matrix and …January 30, 2024

Incredibly Rare and Awesome Pontiac GTO Judge Sold for $1.5 Million

The Pontiac GTO is a proud member of the glorious Muscle Car era, and collectors are always looking for the rarest and most incredible examples. Last weekend in Florida, Mecum Kissimmee a.k.a. “The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction” shattered a record with the sale of a 1970 GTO Judge Ram …January 20, 2023

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Owned by Burt Reynolds Now Worth $630K

The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in Arizona, which ended last weekend, saw a number of records. We’ve already told you about the sale of the first 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 , but now we must absolutely bring to your attention the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that once belonged to late …February 1, 2022

David Hasselhoff Sells His Iconic KITT From “Knight Rider”

Here’s some news that will excite fans of the classic 1980s TV show Knight Rider : actor David Hasselhoff a.k.a. Michael Knight is auctioning off his own personal KITT car, the iconic black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that was actually the star of the action. While not really endowed with …January 6, 2021

Someone Paid $115,000 for the Last Pontiac Fiero Ever Built

Pontiac continues to generate plenty of interest among car enthusiasts and collectors. In recent months, the late Burt Reynold’s Trans Am and the only Banshee prototype in existence were sold for a big pile of money. The most recent example is the Pontiac Fiero, an American symbol of the 1980s. December 4, 2020

Burt Reynolds' 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Sold for $240,000

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most famous movie cars of all time. A 1977 special-edition model once owned by the late actor Burt Reynolds recently wound up on the car auction website Bring a Trailer. Believe it or not, the winning …May 19, 2020

Pontiac Aztek Gets a New Life as a Firebird Trans Am

No, this is not a belated April Fool’s prank. Sold from 2001 to 2005, the Pontiac Aztek was a terror on the road, but for the wrong reasons. It went down in history as one of the ugliest-looking production vehicles ever made. Styling was so bad it’s unfathomable to think …April 9, 2020

Health Canada Warns... Pontiac Grand Am Owners

A very curious warning found its way onto Health Canada's website. While it isn't a proper recall, it is something to keep in mind if you own a very particular vehicle. If you are driving a Pontiac Grand Am built between 1996 and 1997, I would like to first and …October 15, 2016

The First Two 1967 Pontiac Firebirds are hitting the Auction Block

Among the list of vehicles to be sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas, held from October 13 to 15, there are a lot of exclusive vehicles. For example, there is one of the 231 1968 Shelby GT500s painted in Acapulco Blue, the 1971 Plymouth Superbird used by the …September 9, 2016

2.1 Million Vehicles Recalled For A Different Airbag Problem

It seems that one of the most dangerous parts of a vehicle is, ironically, an accessory that was invented to protect the passengers in the event of a crash: after the disaster of the Takata case, where a Japanese airbag manufacturer was accused of hiding a potentially deadly defect, another …February 3, 2015

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2006 Pontiac Solstice Test Drive - Throwback Thursday

It seemed like a good idea at the time, and it was, but nobody knew that time was running out on Pontiac. The Solstice, with eyes on the Mazda Miata (MX-5), hit the showrooms in 2005, (https://youtu.be/ZqJkZh886Qo?t=1m26s) and despite some design flaws (https://youtu.be/ZqJkZh886Qo?t=2m38s, https://youtu.be/ZqJkZh886Qo?t=3m46s) it was a sales success. In …

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The Car Guide rating 67%

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Driving	6/10
Safety	6/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	7/10

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Brakes
July 29, 2014
Steering
February 2, 2009

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