Nearly as American as the hamburger, fries and a milkshake, it is a shame to see it go. It has been around since the mid 1920s and has been a driving force behind sensational products. When it was announced, on that fateful April day, that Pontiac would be phased out, I believe a part of every automotive enthusiast died.
Infamously known as a brand vying to put an aggressive spin on General Motors products, Pontiac had dialed up the sport and created years worth of memorable cars. Let us think back: the Bonneville, GTO, Firebird and G8 are all landmark vehicles. On the day they have decided to cease production of the Solstice I figured would be the best time to write an obituary for Pontiac. Then I started thinking. If anything, this should be a celebration and a time to memorialize the brand’s greatness.
Meaning there was only one thing to do: review the G8 GXP.
Let’s face it, Pontiac is in their predicament for one reason. It was not producing exciting, innovative products – which was the core of its original mission. To be an “athletic” brand, it had to bring together powerful motors, in-your-face styling and impressive driving dynamics.
A 1995 Grand Prix never did it for me and neither did the 1999 Trans Am 30th anniversary edition....
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