Pontiac G8 Sport Wagon & Ute Coming to U.S.

[Quattro_Krant]

@Jeller

Fuckin bullshit, I really wanted to see that wagon come here :2fingers:

Jeller

You and me both. Ever since the G8 was announced, I kept wondering if I would be able to live without the practicality of a wagon. The sportwagon was the answer to all my questions and the time when it was going to be released was PERFECT timing for replacing the A4 Avant and it would also give me time to get the GF to not go defcon 5 by gradually telling her about the other car that was going to follow me home.

@JayS

Who honestly thinks the wagon would have sold well?

1. It’s a wagon, and the proof that America hates wagons is clearly in the sales numbers.
2. It’s a big car, which is already going to be a tough sell when so many people are looking at the MPG number on the sticker now. Even in V6 form I doubt it’s going to be getting real great mileage.

While disappointed I really can’t blame GM for killing this. They’ve got enough of an uphill battle getting the sedan to sell, especially since they’re importing it on a weak US dollar.

Yes, the G8 is a gamble, especially after how well the GTO’s that you and I bought did with the general public. YEs, yes, the G8 was designed with the US market in mind from the begining, but, it is still a gamble. However, they are still bringing over the Ute, that seems odd. I guess I should just stop crying as they are bringing over a RWD v8 sedan for a decent price. Can’t wait for the 6spd G8’s to hit the lots.