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Pontiac GTO.(Product/Service Evaluation)
HIGHS | Acceleration, rear-seat comfort, V8 sound.
LOWS | Imprecise shifter, heavy clutch, braking, access, fuel economy, trunk space.
The Pontiac GTO is very quick and has a great-sounding V8. It doesn't have the agility and handling finesse of the other cars in this group, however. The interior quality is an example of GM's best, and the rear seat is comfortable. Driving enjoyment is compromised by a stiff, imprecise shifter; a heavy clutch; and brakes that aren't up to the performance of the other cars here. We don't have reliability data on this new model.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The ride isn't as stiff as the other cars in this group, but bumps produce jiggly motions. The ride is smoother on the highway The engine emits a pleasant growl under acceleration and a muted hum when cruising Road and tire noise are a bit pronounced.
In corners, the GTO feels like a large, heavy car. Body lean is limited but more pronounced than in the other cars here. The steering is communicative, but not particularly quick. With less tire grip than the others here, the GTO could be more easily induced into sliding the rear wheels through a corner. This can be fun for an experienced driver on a closed racetrack, but makes it less controllable in an emergency on public roads. The GTO was predictable in our avoidance maneuver, but posted the lowest maximum speed of the group.
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