General Motors released the Pontiac G6 in 2005 as an alternate model to the Grand Am built from the GM Epsilon platform also used in Chevrolet Malibu and Saab 9-3 designs. Before GM terminated its production in 2010 the Pontiac G6 existed in four distinct models which included the sedan and coupe and convertible and the performance version known as GXP coupe. Not only did the Pontiac G6 offer two engines including the 169 horsepower 2.4L Ecotec inline-4 and the 240 horsepower V6 3.9L with variable valve timing in the GTP variant but it also provided engine options. Drivers of the Pontiac G6 chose from a selection of 4-speed automatic and 6-speed automatic transmission systems to achieve performance and fuel economy balance. Keyless entry and remote start appeared as standard or optional equipment in all Pontiac G6 trims during the particular production cycle. ESC became an additional safety option with driving stability features available on certain Pontiac G6 models. The Pontiac G6 received widespread attention when it became part of a major giveaway on The Oprah Winfrey Show which increased public interest in the vehicle. The owner benefits through manufacturer warranty coverage because Pontiac-created parts meet rigorous quality standards using top-quality materials for both performance and reliability maintenance.