anyone got pics????:popcorn2:

anyone got pics????:popcorn2:

What if it was exactly the same at the GT? Would be people be disappointed?

What if it was exactly the same at the GT? Would be people be disappointed?

It has to be a little different. Apparently, the seats are at least bolstered differently (assume more aggressive?). The gauge cluster is supposedly "unique". Not sure what that means, could be just a GXP logo. Also, something about a "premium" stereo. Is that different from a GT or just being reiterated?

Chip

In one of the places I was reading, it mentioned a two-tone interior. Hopefully it will be color-coded to the car (doubtful), or something like the G8 Show Car.

I saw something on MT's site that suggested they replaced the oil and battery meter gauges.

http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2008/112_0806_2009_pontiac_g8_gxp_first_look/details.html

Sounds like they programmed the center stack battery/oil with something different, but not real gauges.

Chip

I saw something on MT's site that suggested they replaced the oil and battery meter gauges.

http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2008/112_0806_2009_pontiac_g8_gxp_first_look/details.html

One could hope for the HSV style triple gauge pod but I doubt it will happen.

EDIT: Just read that again. It sounds like there will be three gauges on the screen. Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Battery Voltage.

One could hope for the HSV style triple gauge pod but I doubt it will happen.

EDIT: Just read that again. It sounds like there will be three gauges on the screen. Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Battery Voltage.

Yep, upon closer inspection, I agree.

In one of the places I was reading, it mentioned a two-tone interior. Hopefully it will be color-coded to the car (doubtful), or something like the G8 Show Car.

i think it said black or red and black

could be similar to the HSV interior? would definitely makes sense with the revised gauge setup and deep bolstered seats

http://www.totalvauxhall.co.uk/resources/totalvauxhall/vxr8four.jpg

i doubt the 2-tone would extend to the full HSV treatment though?
http://files.windingroad.com/newsuploads/2006/08/HSV-GTS-int.jpg

From the pdf. Highly bolstered two-tone sport seats with color-coordinated gauge cluster and GXP embroidery. The gauges in my GTO were purple to match the seats and the outside.

if I get a GXP and when I get the GXP, and pontiac ends up giving no gauges i am sure someone will come up with some aftermarket support, like I got for my GTO

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii113/hsvls2/IMG_0219.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii113/hsvls2/IMG_0228.jpg

USCGTO, where did you get your GTO gauges? And why type of head unit do you have? I realize this is a G8 board, but I also have a GTO and really want oil pres and battery gauges. I also do not like the factory head unit in the GTO. I really want something with an iPod hookup.

It would be nice to see the GXP at least have different driver seats at least..... something with a more aggressive bolster to them like the HSV.

It would also be nice if it had more adjustment to the seats, nine or eleven functions, heated mirrors would be nice, as would HOMELINK, and HUD, and lastly, fix that goofy pass thru to the trunk!

....and lastly, fix that goofy pass thru to the trunk!

Yeah, it's idiculous that to use rear cupholders you have to listen to roadnoise from the truck.

Yeah, it's idiculous that to use rear cupholders you have to listen to roadnoise from the truck.

I say ditch the stupid cup holders all together. No eating/drinking in the car. Just an accident waiting to happen.

After seeing the seating the other thread I'll hope they fit better once I get a chance to sit in one. Otherwise, I'll hope that Recaro will make a seat to fit in there.

Overall, not bad.

Yeah, it's idiculous that to use rear cupholders you have to listen to roadnoise from the truck.

I agree with you, putting some type of foldout cupholder in the main rear armrest would have been ideal, but I believe there are cupholders in the door pockets.

I agree with you, putting some type of foldout cupholder in the main rear armrest would have been ideal, but I believe there are cupholders in the door pockets.

Here's some answers for you. I drove a G8 GT this afternoon at a nearby dealership, but since I want the Sport Red Metallic, I'm not buying yet. But, back on course here. The passthru is dumb! It has a armrest that folds/pulls out of the main passthru section, but has no cupholders in it. With the passthru pulled down, you have a huge armrest and cupholders and a flat, hard plastic tray area. The backdoor bottom panels/pockets do have cupholders molded into them. A little more info, I am 6'3"+ and with the drivers seat all the way back and reclined comfortably, there was room behind the seat for a short person/child. I wedged myself in there, but it was like stuffing 10 lbs in a 5 lb sack, not a comfortable fit. The drivers position however was great, very comfy! On the sunroof. With the seat adjusted comfortably, I had plenty of head room. The headliner is thicker, for want of a better description, in the center of the car, and thinner over the passenger areas, above the front seats. The existing GT Premium Package interior was amazing, especially the electronics. It will take days just to get it all figured out. The bright red digital speed readout on the DIC had me forgetting about the HUD on my GXP Bonnie, and whoever said the 2004 GXP Bonnie had too many buttons had better not get in a G8 with the Premium Package! Car drove great, quiet and smooth. Was doing 80 on the freeway before I even got settled and engine was turning 1750RPM at that! Can't wait to order my 2009! Thank you Aussies!:aus_flag:

I agree with you, putting some type of foldout cupholder in the main rear armrest would have been ideal, but I believe there are cupholders in the door pockets.

I think someone said there were 8 total. One in each door.

The bright read digital speed readout on the DIC had me forgetting about the HUD on my GXP Bonnie, and whoever said the 2004 GXP Bonnie had too many buttons had better not get in a G8 with the Premium Package!

Thanks for your opinion on the HUD (or lack of) in the G8. Perhaps those who want to dismiss this car because of no HUD will give it a fair chance.

Crossing fingers that the "Sports Steering Wheel" makes it to production. This is different from the sports wheel in the GT.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/10_pontiac_g8_gxp_i.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/10_g8gxpny08.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/08_g8gxpny08.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/09_g8gxpny08.jpg

I thought the sport package mirror has the flat bottom.

I thought the sport package mirror has the flat bottom.

If you look at the sports package wheel you will see that it has a more rounded bottom than this. If you go to www.holden.com.au you will see that the GXP wheel IS the optional "Sport Steering Wheel" for the Commodore SS line. Which would lead me to believe that the G8 "Sports Package" steering wheel is the standard wheel for the SSV.

Interior looks just like the other G8's except for the bigger bolstered seats.

Interior looks just like the other G8's except for the bigger bolstered seats.

In those pictures, yes. The center and main gauges are supposed to be different from the GT though. :confused:

I believe the plastic finish of the stereo and HVAC controls and surrounds is now Satin. It does look like a different color, other than black.

If you look at the sports package wheel you will see that it has a more rounded bottom than this. If you go to www.holden.com.au you will see that the GXP wheel IS the optional "Sport Steering Wheel" for the Commodore SS line. Which would lead me to believe that the G8 "Sports Package" steering wheel is the standard wheel for the SSV.

That's too many damn steering wheels. :eek2:

That's too many damn steering wheels. :eek2:

Variety is the spice of life!

That's too many damn steering wheels. :eek2:

Hey, at least Pontiac is offering options on this car. With the GTO it was "What color do you want?" and "can you drive a stick?".

I believe the plastic finish of the stereo and HVAC controls and surrounds is now Satin. It does look like a different color, other than black.I agree, but it is just the HVAC controls that are surrounded by satin trim ring.

damn. Tell me those seats aren't comfy

Hey, at least Pontiac is offering options on this car. With the GTO it was "What color do you want?" and "can you drive a stick?".

But, most buyers were happy with what was offered. I don't remember anyone else wanting a flat bottom steering wheel. Unless, you were. :p

I know some pics of the interior have been posted, but here are a couple of links to the GM pics. You can download the BIG pics there.
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/previewpage?045445
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/previewpage?039240

It would be cool to see the characters G8 or GXP appear on the screen when you first crank it up, similiar to GP on the screen in the Grand Prix.:yumyum:

USCGTO, where did you get your GTO gauges? And why type of head unit do you have? I realize this is a G8 board, but I also have a GTO and really want oil pres and battery gauges. I also do not like the factory head unit in the GTO. I really want something with an iPod hookup.

The gauges
I got mine done from SCSS in orange county, CA.

The head Unit is Pioneer Avic D3 complete with all options
-Bluetooth Hands free
-Rear View Camera
-XM
-I pod Integration
-Steering wheel Control Integration

some pics.

rear camera
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii113/hsvls2/Camerainthelicenseplateframe.jpg

the D3
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii113/hsvls2/RearcameraactiveinReverse.jpg

the gauges Oil pressure and water Temp only
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii113/hsvls2/IMG_0219.jpg

Complete Set up
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii113/hsvls2/AvicD3withsetup.jpg

Okay, so with that high res photo, the new center "gauges" are clear -- battery, oil temp and oil pressure. They're not the round versions from the Holden, but appear to be more subtle and less 80's video gamey than the current GT...

huh?

Like the seats
Like the wheel
Center stack trim is plain. After-market will deal with that.
Love the center stack gauges in the GTO in the thread

Interior looks just like the other G8's except for the bigger bolstered seats.

I wonder if the seats are more comfortable then the G8 GT seats. I find my G8 seat back to be somewhat uncomfortable in the shoulder blade area. There just doesn't seem to be enough padding in that area.

So far I'd say seats in the G8 GT are a disappointment. My GP GXP seats were far better.

Thought I'd post up the photos for those here...
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=771&stc=1&d=1208461337
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=772&stc=1&d=1208461337

Man I love that interior and seats! I'm so glad I'm #1 on the list locally to get one :gr_devil:

I so hope that flat bottom steering wheel makes it to production, either as standard or option, I don't care, I want that wheel!

I wonder if the seats are more comfortable then the G8 GT seats. I find my G8 seat back to be somewhat uncomfortable in the shoulder blade area. There just doesn't seem to be enough padding in that area.

So far I'd say seats in the G8 GT are a disappointment. My GP GXP seats were far better.

....just one of the disappointments of this car. :banghead:

Thought I'd post up the photos for those here...
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=771&stc=1&d=1208461337
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=772&stc=1&d=1208461337

Ugh. Those almost look like seats from a nascar racecar. I sure hope theyre comfortable!!!

And thank GM for keeping the digital gauges!!! Analog gauges in a car like this is a dumb idea. :thumbsup:

And thank GM for keeping the digital gauges!!! Analog gauges in a car like this is a dumb idea. :thumbsup:

I hope you're being facetious.

Where's the two tone?

Interesting if the GXP's get the red ringed gauges (spedo and tach) like the blk/red GT interiors, but with the single tone black interior, I would think they would have done some other color to differentiate it other than GXP vs G8 on the spedo?

I hope you're being facetious.

.....What does facetious mean?

If it means sarcastic, then no. Analog gauges look terrible on full size sedans. This isnt Aussieland. If one wanted analog gauges then they need to go for a compact car or a sportscar. Regardless of all the agressive nature coming from the media and most of you guys, this is still a full size sedan, and vehicles like this needs one big DIC screen showing everything, similiar to the Bonneville and the Aurora, not 3 nascar gauges in the middle of the dash. :nono:

This car is already revolutionary because its RWD. Lets not overdo it with silly gadgets like analog gauges. As is said before, a digital screen is fine.

Sorry, digitals are the 'gadgets' - analogs allow for much quicker and more accurate gauge readings, which is safer in any performance car, no matter whether the vehicle has 4 doors or 40 doors.

Sorry, digitals are the 'gadgets' - analogs allow for much quicker and more accurate gauge readings, which is safer in any performance car, no matter whether the vehicle has 4 doors or 40 doors.

Analog is always better, because of the less technology used. Similiar to clocks. I agree with that part. But if digital was that big of an issue, then they would have been using analog readouts on all of GM's vehicles that show that type of info. Again let me use the Bonneville and Aurora as an example, with the GP as well.

And what do you mean by safer??? :huh:

And what do you mean by safer??? :huh:

Uh, if you read the whole post you will know what I mean. :stickpoke:

Uh, if you read the whole post you will know what I mean. :stickpoke:

If you mean what i think you mean, then im pretty sure you should know that the majority of G8 owners arent going to be police runners. Heck, most of these people on this site probably wont even drive over the speed limit! You can get readouts similiar to all that mess in vehicles like the Equinox, Acadia, Escalade, etc., so digital screens arent going to harm anything. Im still not satisfied; i'd expect a big red screen in a premium GM vehicle to talk about a lot more than oil pressure, volts, and wutever else that thing says. If its that big of an issue then go aftermarket!!!

If you mean what i think you mean, then im pretty sure you should know that the majority of G8 owners arent going to be police runners. Heck, most of these people on this site probably wont even drive over the speed limit! You can get readouts similiar to all that mess in vehicles like the Equinox, Acadia, Escalade, etc., so digital screens arent going to harm anything. Im still not satisfied; i'd expect a big red screen in a premium GM vehicle to talk about a lot more than oil pressure, volts, and wutever else that thing says. If its that big of an issue then go aftermarket!!!

The real reason to get analog gauges is because they're easier to read, and they register with the brain much more quickly. It's that simple.

Example One: When you're accelerating, if you have a digital speedo that is sampling often enough to be accurate, you're not seeing the 'ones' at all, you're just seeing the 'tens,' and that information just isn't that accurate.

Example Two: After looking at your analog gauges for a while, you know what normal needle position is, and all it takes is a glance to see if you're in good shape. Numbers alone don't tell the whole story - as a matter of fact, if all you have is a digital readout, you almost have zero data.

Both of the examples above show that analog gauges allow you to get the information you need with a minimum of down time (eyes off the road). Analog gauges are simpler, and they're safer.

I love digital gauges. They bring back memories of when I used to borrow my Dad's 88 V6 Cougar. I'm tellin' ya kids, those were the good ole days! :oldfogey:

<Things to do before I die - #453 - use old fogey smilie on Pontiac G8 Board. DONE BABY>

Regarding the HUD, it is a great concept, but nearly useless in my Bonneville. Even on full bright, you can't read it at all on sunny days or even bright cloudy days. Because of this, I am in the habit of just looking at the speedo, even when it's dark. And the dealer says this is normal operation.

The real reason to get analog gauges is because they're easier to read, and they register with the brain much more quickly. It's that simple.

Example One: When you're accelerating, if you have a digital speedo that is sampling often enough to be accurate, you're not seeing the 'ones' at all, you're just seeing the 'tens,' and that information just isn't that accurate.

Example Two: After looking at your analog gauges for a while, you know what normal needle position is, and all it takes is a glance to see if you're in good shape. Numbers alone don't tell the whole story - as a matter of fact, if all you have is a digital readout, you almost have zero data.

Both of the examples above show that analog gauges allow you to get the information you need with a minimum of down time (eyes off the road). Analog gauges are simpler, and they're safer.

Hmmm. Guess i never really thought about it like that. All that is pretty true!

I just had a idea, wut about digital analog gauges(showing an analog layout; needle, numbers and all, on a digital screen)!!! Just thinkin out loud... :D