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Pontiac G6

Just a year ago at the 2008 Los Angeles International Auto Show, the Pontiac G6 made headlines for modest mid-cycle refreshment, but to show how volatile the current automotive climate is, that design turned out to be a swan song for the popular G6 lineup. Following General Motors’ announcement that it was phasing out the Pontiac division, the final U.S. made Pontiac vehicle is just another step in the official death of the 83-year-old brand.

While the last Oldsmobile ever produced, a 2004 Alero sedan, received a grand send off as it was signed by hundreds of assembly workers and now rests in a museum, but the same fate will not meet the last Pontiac G6. As a testament to the brand’s dependence on rental car fleets in recent years, the final G6 was simply a white sedan that was headed for an unheralded future in fleet duty. Many claim that Pontiac’s over saturation in fleets help lead to its eventual demise, while others say that it was the abandonment of historical and popular nameplates such as the Bonneville, Grand Am, Grand Prix and Firebird.

Built at the Orion Assembly Plant in Lake Orion, Mich. assembly line, the final G6 not only marked the end for the Pontiac brand, but it also left questions for the future of this plant. The only other product made alongside the G6 is the Chevrolet Malibu, which is also built in Kansas City, Kan., so GM had thought about closing the plant. Eventually, GM decided to keep the plant open in order to build a future small car such as the Chevrolet Spark.

The G6 may have been the last Pontiac produced for sale in the U.S., but the final Pontiac of all time will be a South Korean-built G3 Wave hatchback. Built for sale in Canada and Mexico, the Pontiac G3 Wave is essentially a rebadged Chevrolet Aveo5 and it is manufactured by GM Daewoo.

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2009 Toyota Yaris
0.0% Interest or $500 Cash Back

It’s not always easy to find a fun to drive vehicle in the entry-level price range, but the 2009 Toyota Yaris fills the bill nicely. Designed to both save on fuel and put a smile on the face of owners during their daily commute, the Yaris is neither fast not flashy but still manages to offer good handling and adequate power. Available as a two-door or four-door hatchback or a four-door sedan, the base Yaris comes with air conditioning and power steering, but little else. Moving up through the different trim levels adds a radio, nicer seat covers and the option of exterior upgrades to give the vehicle a sportier appearance.

Underneath the hood, all versions of the 2009 Toyota Yaris share the same 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine. Good for 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque, the motor is fairly responsive, especially when mated with the 5-speed manual transmission which is available in both the sedan and the two-door hatch. The four-door hatch comes exclusively with a 4-speed automatic, which is optional for the other two body styles. Fuel economy for the Yaris comes in at a healthy 29 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon during highway cruising.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $500.00 cash back on the 2009 Toyota Yaris effective until 07/06/2009.

2009 Ford Focus
0.0% Interest or $2,500 Cash Back

The 2009 Ford Focus is the domestic car company’s take on the compact car market. Fresh for 2009 is a coupe edition of the Focus, which joins the sedan and provides a slightly sportier option for younger first-time car buyers. The vehicle’s lines transfer well to the sleeker two-door body work and helps to give the car less gangly proportions. Interior room is good, especially for front seat occupants, and the entry-level Focus S is provided with a smattering of standard equipment: an MP3-capable CD player, air conditioning highlight the list. Buyers can add goodies such as heated mirrors and seats, power door locks and windows, the Microsoft SYNC entertainment and communications system, and a power sunroof should they so desire.

The 2009 Ford Focus coupe and sedan both make use of a 140 horsepower, 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine. Also capable of producing 136 lb-ft of torque, the Focus finds itself capable of easily merging and keeping up with highway traffic, displaying a confidence not always found in its segment. The front-wheel drive Focus returns fuel mileage numbers of 24 miles per gallon in stop and go traffic and 35 miles per gallon on the highway, and it can be ordered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $2,500.00 cash back on the 2009 Ford Focus effective until 08/03/2009.

2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
$1,000 Cash Back

Continuing the trend of compact pickups growing into mid-size approximations of their full-size brothers, the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab (regular cab pictured) bears a strong resemblance to the Chevrolet Silverado. The four-door Crew Cab configuration provides the most interior room of any of the Colorado pickups, enabling four adults – five in a pinch – to comfortably travel long distances without too much complaint. In addition to its expanded cabin dimensions, the Crew Cab can also be equipped with a Z71 off-road suspension package that helps the Colorado deal with rough terrain thanks to extra ground clearance and stiffer shocks and springs.

Rear-wheel drive editions of the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab see a 2.9 liter, 4-cylinder engine installed between the front fenders that generates 185 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. The optional 3.7 liter 5-cylinder becomes standard when buyers opt for four-wheel drive on their Crew Cab, and it is good for 242 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for this engine shows as 16 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway, 2 miles per gallon lower for each measure when compared to the 4-cylinder. A 300 horsepower, 5.3 liter V8 rules the roost in the top-level Colorado for buyers who crave performance. The Crew Cab comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

There is an incentive of $1,00.00 cash back on the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab effective until 07/06/2009.

2009 Dodge Nitro
$2,750 Cash Back

The 2009 Dodge Nitro is a unique sport-utility crossover vehicle that aims itself squarely at sedan buyers. Intended to offer greater capabilities than a regular car for just a bit more money, the Nitro’s appearance is dominated by rugged fender flares, a tall roofline and the suggestion of power. The Nitro’s interior makes the most of its available room, and a commanding view of the road gives it the illusion of feeling much larger than it really is from behind the wheel. Unusual in its class, the Nitro provides a Load ‘n Go seating feature that allows rear passenger accommodations to quickly fold flat into the floor, coupled with a sliding rear cargo tray that makes filling the crossover with gear that much easier.

The 2009 Dodge Nitro lives up to its name when it comes to available power. Its standard engine is a 3.7 liter V6 that grinds out 260 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, while buyers can choose to step up to a 4.0 liter V6 in the Nitro R/T that offers the same power but with a more performance-oriented powerband. Each engine’s fuel economy is in the neighborhood of 16 miles per gallon in city driving and 21 miles per gallon on the highway, and both can be matched with four-wheel drive. The smaller V6 comes with a 4-speed automatic while the larger unit is outfitted with a 5-speed auto.

There is an incentive of $2,750.00 cash back on the 2009 Dodge Nitro effective until 07/30/2009.

2009 Pontiac G6
0.0% Interest or $1,250 Cash Back

Refreshed for what will most likely be its final year in production, the 2009 Pontiac G6 has a solid value proposition to make for buyers interested in an inexpensive midsize vehicle. A versatile platform, the G6 is sold as either a coupe, sedan or hardtop convertible. There are a number of different equipment packages and trim levels available for the G6 that range from economy-oriented to sporty and stylish. When going all-out, it is possible to order the G6 so that it comes with StabiliTrak electronic stability control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seats and interior trim, hood scoops, a rear spoiler and of course OnStar.

The 2009 Pontiac G6 starts out with a 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder engine that provides 164 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, along with fuel economy rated at 22 miles per gallon around town and 30 miles per gallon during highway cruising. The GT option installs a 3.5 liter V6 in the sedan and coupe that significantly increases power to 219 ponies and 219 lb-ft of torque. The real barn-burner, however, is the GXP edition of the G6, which uses a 3.6 liter V6 capable of producing 252 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque in both the coupe and the sedan. Fuel mileage decreases slightly with each of these larger engine options. The convertible is only available in GT trim and uses a 222 horsepower version of the 3.5 liter V6. A 4-speed automatic is fitted to all G6’s except the GXP which makes use of a 6-speed auto.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,250.00 cash back on the 2009 Pontiac G6 effective until 07/06/2009.