Pontiac Adds Four-Cylinder Engine to G6

Pontiac will add a 2.4-liter EcoTec four-cylinder engine to the 2009 G6 coupe. The engine will be available in the new SE trim level.

Offering 164 hp and 156 pounds-feet of torque, the engine will give the coupe better gas mileage than current V-6 versions of the coupe and convertible manage. Not only will the new engine offer a more fuel-efficient choice, but also a lower sticker price to attract buyers in a tough economic environment. The G6 sedan with the same powertrain gets an EPA-estimated 22/33 mpg city/highway.

Expect the 2009 G6 to also borrow a front-end design from its big brother, the G8. GM expects the new G6 to roll out in the middle of 2009.

Pontiac Will Add 4-Cylinder Engine to G6 Coupe in Mid-2009 (AutoblogGreen)

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The G6 also gets the "Black Tie" radio head unit and climate controls from Aura/Malibu as part of the 2009.5 model year changes.

Expanding the Avis line-up...

i have always liked the look of this car and wished it had a 4 cylinder option. now, if only i could get a manual transmission...