2006 Pontiac GTO Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2006 Pontiac GTO overwhelmingly praise its incredible power, acceleration, and sporty handling, making it a thrilling car to drive. Many love its unique design and comfortable interior, which stands out compared to other cars. On the downside, some owners mention drawbacks like limited backseat space and average gas mileage, as well as a lack of modern amenities. Nevertheless, most agree that it's a fantastic muscle car that provides a fun driving experience."
The car looks great and is definitely a classic. It was a great re-introduction of the GTO.
May 22, 2026Best car I have ever owned. I could never go back to driving anything less than a V8.
April 6, 2022There has been a lot of disinterest in the GTO since it was reintroduced in 2004. They criticized it for its lack of retro styling like the new generation Mustangs. People called it a "Cavalier on steroids." Some say it isn't "American" enough to be called a GTO. But what do they know. I was personally a fan of the new GTOs when GM reintroduced them in 2004. One look at the GTO 5.7 Litre emblem on the front quarter panels and I knew that it was an incredible machine. At the time, I was driving a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, which was a reliable and practical car for me at the time, but I had always wanted something a little more special. Even before I was old enough to drive, I always wanted a fast, sporty coupe that would be fun to drive and eye-catching as well, and I got all of that and more with my 2006 Pontiac GTO. If there is any question about power, the 6 Litre Corvette-shared LS2 V8 should quiet any skeptics. At around 400 horsepower and torque, this car will get from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 4.6 seconds. With the help of its traction control system and stout suspension setup, handling is very stout for a car of its class despite the immense rear wheel horsepower. The car also keeps a very smooth ride with the stiffer shocks. The new generation Pontiac GTO is actually not built by Pontiac at all. These cars are made by Holden in Australia and are designed with extremely high quality. I have not noticed any squeaks or rattles with my GTO. While most skeptics of the GTO criticize it for its bland styling, I happen to really like the way it looks. It is unique and I don't see loads of other GTOs on the road (unlike the dime-a-dozen Mustang). If driving a muscle car is a new experience, gas mileage is going to be a real bummer for some. However, this car actually gets remarkeable gas mileage in proportion to the size of the engine. With a 6speed manual, it gets between 21 and 23 on the highway depending on driving style. Lots of city driving will bump it down to around 16 to 17 mpg. As far as maintenence goes, I haven't experienced any issues after about 8,000 miles of driving it and I am not aware of any other GTO owners having major issues with the car. I really enjoy this car. It is comfortable, affordable, and very sporty. All of my friends are crazy about it and some are even talking about buying their own! This car will not leave its riders disappointed. However, the unfortunate rice rocket/Mustang foolish enough to try to race it might be... By the way, for all of those naysayers who criticize the new GTO for not being American enough, the letters GTO were originaly taken from the Ferrari 250 GTO, which stands for Gran Turismo Omologato.
June 26, 2008What owners say
The car looks great and is definitely a classic. It was a great re-introduction of the GTO.
May 22, 2026Best car I have ever owned. I could never go back to driving anything less than a V8.
April 6, 2022There has been a lot of disinterest in the GTO since it was reintroduced in 2004. They criticized it for its lack of retro styling like the new generation Mustangs. People called it a "Cavalier on steroids." Some say it isn't "American" enough to be called a GTO. But what do they know. I was personally a fan of the new GTOs when GM reintroduced them in 2004. One look at the GTO 5.7 Litre emblem on the front quarter panels and I knew that it was an incredible machine. At the time, I was driving a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, which was a reliable and practical car for me at the time, but I had always wanted something a little more special. Even before I was old enough to drive, I always wanted a fast, sporty coupe that would be fun to drive and eye-catching as well, and I got all of that and more with my 2006 Pontiac GTO. If there is any question about power, the 6 Litre Corvette-shared LS2 V8 should quiet any skeptics. At around 400 horsepower and torque, this car will get from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 4.6 seconds. With the help of its traction control system and stout suspension setup, handling is very stout for a car of its class despite the immense rear wheel horsepower. The car also keeps a very smooth ride with the stiffer shocks. The new generation Pontiac GTO is actually not built by Pontiac at all. These cars are made by Holden in Australia and are designed with extremely high quality. I have not noticed any squeaks or rattles with my GTO. While most skeptics of the GTO criticize it for its bland styling, I happen to really like the way it looks. It is unique and I don't see loads of other GTOs on the road (unlike the dime-a-dozen Mustang). If driving a muscle car is a new experience, gas mileage is going to be a real bummer for some. However, this car actually gets remarkeable gas mileage in proportion to the size of the engine. With a 6speed manual, it gets between 21 and 23 on the highway depending on driving style. Lots of city driving will bump it down to around 16 to 17 mpg. As far as maintenence goes, I haven't experienced any issues after about 8,000 miles of driving it and I am not aware of any other GTO owners having major issues with the car. I really enjoy this car. It is comfortable, affordable, and very sporty. All of my friends are crazy about it and some are even talking about buying their own! This car will not leave its riders disappointed. However, the unfortunate rice rocket/Mustang foolish enough to try to race it might be... By the way, for all of those naysayers who criticize the new GTO for not being American enough, the letters GTO were originaly taken from the Ferrari 250 GTO, which stands for Gran Turismo Omologato.
June 26, 2008Best Car I have ever had and fastest for the money.
June 9, 2008The power is amazing, gets up and goes quickly!! The car looks awesome. Its very comfortable both front and back, fuel economy sucks, 13ml per gallon. The price was excellent for the car. If you had to use as a family car it would be ok, but it is only 2 door. Its very reliable, except for snow or rain..
October 22, 20112006 Spice Red Pontiac GTO (1 of 632) 400HP/400TQ STOCK 6 Speed Manual Trans. 6.0L V8 0-60= 4.7 Seconds Diablo Sport Predator Tuned (+20HP) Super 44 series Flowmaster Axle-Back, Res-Delete (+15HP) K&N Cold Air Intake (+15HP) Est HP after mods=450HP
May 22, 2010This is a very comfortable and fast car. Based on the Holden Monaro but made for the US market. The optional 6 speed makes for a very enjoyable experience as well. Many owners will say the seats in the gto are the most comfortable of most cars in this class.
April 23, 2014This is by far my most favorite car I've ever owned. I put roughly 20,000 miles on it a year because I just can not stop driving it. I have a few modifications done and currently it has 502 horse power (430 rwhp). I still see 27.2 mpg on the highway! Over all it is a perfect car, and is a true bargain for what you get for the price. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants rear wheel drive v-8
August 19, 2009Performance - Acceleration is comparable to a c6 corvette, if not faster... Braking is very tight and responsive. This car has a new suspension package so the handling is awesome with little or no body roll. Build Quality - Nothing wrong yet. Appearance - Exterior looks very much like an average coupe.. in other words, it is a 440hp sleeper. Interior is very nice, feels sort of like a mercedes.
May 24, 2009I got this 2006 GTO in June of 2006. Since then, it has held up the beating pretty well. Lots of people comment on the car and say how nice it is. Many thumbs up. Overall a nice car and don't mind paying the $500 a month for it. If it was manual it would be 10x more fun though.
January 31, 2008
