The 2009 Pontiac G3 is a new entry-level car for the U.S. market from this General Motors division. This subcompact car slots below Pontiac's G5, sharing its basic design and powertrain with the Chevrolet Aveo. Like Aveo, the G3 is built in South Korea. Initially, G3 models slated for the U.S. will be 4-door hatchbacks. A 4-door sedan is also sold in Canada and might be available in the U.S. later in the model year. The lone engine is a 106-hp 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that teams with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS and front side airbags. Standard features include air conditioning and a CD/MP3 audio system. Note that, prior to model-year 2009, the G3 was for sale in Canada as the Pontiac Wave (2009 Canadian models are called G3 Wave). We have not yet tested the 2009 Pontiac G3, but its performance and accommodations should mirror those of similarly equipped Aveos.