When General Motors first unveiled its 2010 Pontiac G8 ST at the New York Auto Show, it was revealed that the Ute from Down Under would only be available with the G8 GT’s 361 horsepower 6.0L V8. However, a lot has changed since the G8 ST’s unveiling – particularly fuel prices – which has GM considering offering a V6-powered version of the sport truck.
As with the base G8 sedan, the V6 G8 ST would be powered by GM’s 256 horsepower 3.6L V6, according to G8Nation.com. If the yet-to-be-named sport truck was equipped with such a powertrain, it would mirror the sedan’s 17/25 mpg city/highway EPA ratings and would likely appeal to a broader range of potential buyers.
Since the G8 ST is still almost two years away from production, anything can still happen, but we suspect GM will ultimately bring a V6 version of the Ute to market, making it a more appealing vehicle to people who use a truck as a daily driver but desire better fuel economy.
