Pontiac G3 I (T250) gallery (2009–2010)
The sole generation of the subcompact G3 was derived from the Chevrolet Aveo to serve as an entry-level urban vehicle in North America.
The Pontiac G3 was introduced for the 2009 model year as a subcompact entry-level vehicle intended to attract younger, budget-conscious buyers in the United States and Canada. Essentially a badge-engineered variant of the global Chevrolet Aveo (T250 platform) developed via GM's international divisions, the G3 was offered in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles. It featured distinctive Pontiac styling cues up front, including a revised split grille and unique bumper fascia. Mechanical propulsion relied on a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated Ecotec four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 106 horsepower, directed to the front wheels through either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. The interior prioritized functional simplicity, featuring clear analog dials, comfortable seating with split-folding rear benches, and basic audio equipment. Due to General Motors' financial restructuring and the subsequent phase-out of the Pontiac division, production of the G3 ended abruptly in late 2009, making it one of the final nameplates introduced by the brand.
