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The Pontiac G6 is an Automobile released in 2005 . It uses the GM Epsilon Platform , sharing it with the Chevrolet Malibu . Introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show , the G6 is a replacement for the Pontiac Grand Am (which previously shared its platform and components with the Oldsmobile Alero ). It is currently reminescent of the Mitsubishi Galant and Ford Fusion . The launch of the G6 was a major '' on the Talk Show 's fall 2004 season premiere. This promotion garnered international attention, a reported US$110 million in publicity, and put the G6, a previously unknown name, solidly on the lists of many shoppers. Although the G6 was new to the public, in many respects it could be considered the sixth generation of the Grand Am , although that name was retired. Within a year, this new car had become the 11th best selling car in the U.S. (2005), and won several consumer-based industry awards from JD Power (APEAL), Strategic Vision ("Total Quality" and "Delight") and became a Consumer Reports Recommended Buy. Car Of The Year by the Spanish magazine Automundo {Link without Title} {Link without Title} . Pontiac introduced a retractable Hardtop Convertible version of the G6 at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show . It is expected to go on sale in 2006 priced around US$ 30,000. The other bodystyles available are coupe and sedan (which incidentally looks similar in profile to the Mazda6 ). Beginning in April 2005, the G6 became the first General Motors vehicle since the electric-powered EV1 to wear a "GM" badge. It is placed on both fenders behind the front wheels. All other GM vehicles will eventually wear similar badges. PLANT The Pontiac G6 is the replacement for the Pontiac Grand Am which ceased production on May 2 , 2005 when the 100-year old Lansing, Michigan assembly plant closed. Most of the 3,500 workers affected will be moved to the new Delta Township, Michigan assembly plant in late 2006. The G6 is produced in the Orion Township, Michigan assembly plant. ENGINE The G6 V6 comes standard with the 3.5 L '' LX9 '' engine which produces 201 hp (150 kW) and 222 ft·lbf (301 N·m) of torque. This was the only engine available for the 2005 and 2006 model years. The 2007 model has the 3.5 L '' LZ4 ''. New for 2006, the G6 ''GTP'' comes with GM's 3.9 L '' LZ9 '' engine, producing 240 hp (179 kW) and 241 ft·lbf (327 N·m) of torque. The 2006 four-cylinder G6 comes with the 2.4 L '' Ecotec '' engine. The 3.5 L models are the ''V6'' and ''GT''. In 2007 the 3.9L will go into the ''GT'' + Sport Package, making way for the 3.6L and the new 6-speed automatic in the ''GTP''. GXP Pontiac unveiled ''GXP'' concept at the 2006 New York Auto Show in April . It includes a lowered suspension and redesigned front clip with an integrated air dam and more chrome on the grille. A twin air-scoop hood will be most noticeable, however, as will the 19 in wheels. The GXP concept uses a 270 hp (201 kW) and 259 ft·lbf (351 N·m) version of the 3.9 L '' High Feature '' V6. REFERENCES
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