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Available Features for the Pontiac G8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | G8 | G8 |
| Trim | Base | GT |
| Engines | ||
| Transmissions | ||
| Drivetrains | ||
| Tires | ||
| Audio Systems | ||
| Accessories | ||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
| Cargo Management | ||
| Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
| Drivetrain | ||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
| Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
| Includes CD player. | ||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| Front row reading lights. | ||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
| Reports engine speed. | ||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Option Package Contents
Comfort and Sound Package
Premium Package
Sport Package
Premium Package
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