If you didn't know this engine's an overhead valver, you'd think it's an overhead cammer: It's smooth, revs nicely, and has a wide powerband and a sweet exhaust note. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. It is even spacious enough for 3 kids, 2 adults, and camping equipment, including a cooler. When we speak of back roads, we speak of this car's prime venue. It was the skidpad champ, pulling 0. It was possible to hustle the G6 around our loop as quickly as most of the others, but it was more work than fun, requiring absolute concentration. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Okay, more than a soupçon. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. The Mazda's combination of power, brakes, grip, limited body roll, on-demand all-wheel drive, and quick steering 2.
The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113. The recall began on August 18, 2014. . Beyond that, we found ourselves with an element of family feud. And the rear seat provided the most legroom, although the fast roofline made the center seating position untenable. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 Chevrolet , 1-800-762-2737 Pontiac , 1-800-553-6000 Saturn. For the first six months.
Note: This is an expansion of recall 14V-153 to cover additional vehicles built between April 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006. The Mazda's rather severe interior trim also drew flack, particularly the hard, shiny plastic of the center console, center stack, dash, and doors. This also goes for the A4. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. And this coupe easily seats four people in comfort. As with our 10Best Cars protocol, the also-rans in that derby weren't invited to this one.
©2019 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. The six-speed shifter is notchy, but better than on many front drivers. It whooshed to 60 mph in 5. Although the Mazda's as-tested price was third highest, it was the only ride without a sunroof, the only one lacking leather upholstery, and one of two lacking power adjustability of the front seats. Remedy Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge.
For this reason, different sources can test the same car and clock different 0-60 times. In a perfect world, a guy who likes to unwind lonely driving roads on a brisk weekend morning owns an implement dedicated to just such an activity. The recall began on August 18, 2014. This steering is much--no, way--improved over the electric unit, with adequate feel and virtually no torque steer. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 Chevrolet , 1-800-762-2737 Pontiac , 1-800-553-6000 Saturn.
It's one of our regular sports-sedan reality checks. Yes, yes, how we do suffer. With that in mind, we know that getting data from the best possible source with the best possible level of accuracy is a must, and we believe in delivering the best results down to the tenths of a sec whenever possible. While the Pontiac 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data detailed here have been pulled from a number of credible sources, there are also many different factors that can impact a car's 0-60. Others employed a time-honored technical term: klunky. Consider feature content, for openers.
These results are based on the latest information on Pontiac vehicles derived from the best 0 to 60 tests available. Well it's a little too late because I had already purchased another vehicle. Everything from weight to driver experience to tires can have an influence not just on mph times, but on zero to 60 times and quarter mile times as well. And in a couple cases, a profusion. Was still willing to buy the car and I asked for a compression test which they gave me a run around on performing. The G6's styling was seen as a plus, and its interior décor, featuring cream-colored leather upholstery, made a nice contrast with the others' dark interiors. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000.
That combination is a first for Honda's bread-and-butter four-door, and an essential element in qualifying for this bash-a manual transmission was one of the basic requirements for invitation, and all five cars were equipped with you-shift-it six-speeds. There were unhappy observations concerning the interior as well. In our , one of the first ones off the boat. Like the Pontiac G6, the Jetta is essentially a grown-up compact, but unlike the G6, the growth hasn't done much for passengers in the aft cabin. These guys do the job the right way.
The other force-fed car in the field is the long-awaited Mazdaspeed 6, with all-wheel drive and 274 horsepower available from a turbo version of Mazda's 2. The rear seat was cramped. The Jetta generated louder readings at wide-open throttle, but there was a raspy, industrial quality to the Mazda's exhaust note at full cry that grated on all who heard it. Then we went into the Hocking Hills round robin, and acceptance morphed into real enthusiasm. However, it's important to note that 0 to 60 times vary greatly, and depending on the source the information may vary. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014.