The Pontiac G5 is the name used for the rebadged Chevrolet Cobalt compact car marketed by the Pontiac part of General Motors. The Pontiac G5 was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. In parts of Canada the Pontiac G5 was called the Pontiac Pursuit. The Pontiac G5 was also called as the Pontiac G4 in Mexico from 2005-2006. The Pontiac G5 was introduced in parts of the U.S. in August 2006 as a car for the 2007 model year. The Pontiac G5 used the GM Delta platform and is available as a sedan in parts of Canada and Mexico and as a coupe in the United States.
The Pontiac G5 was built at the General Motors' Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. The Pontiac G5 used independent front suspension and has MacPherson struts. The wheelbase is 103.3 in (262.4 cm). The main features that made the Pontiac G5 special is the electric power steering. The main variations of the Pontiac G5 are the G5base model coupe, the sporty GT, 4-door sedan, in base, SE, and GT trim levels.