That back seat had better be as r-o-o-m-y as the 112.3-inch wheelbase indicates.

As for the here and now, the G6 Coupe or Convertible is a nice, stylish and friendly car that will likely resonate strongly with twenty-something females. Young men pay heed: The Pontiac G6 convertible is the kind of car your girlfriend or wife will probably fall in love with, so buy one for them and get that Solstice for yourself. Highlights include a Karmann-designed retractable hardtop that Pontiac claims will take less than 30 seconds from up to down. Both the coupe and convertible deliver 2+2 seating suitable for four adults, thanks the G6's longer wheelbase, which stretches the wheels to the vehicles' corners and allows for increased rear-seat legroom. Built on GM's global Epsilon platform, the G6 Coupe and G6 Convertible will be available as GT and GTP models, the GT with a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 200-horsepower and 220 ft-lbs of torque. The GTP bumps up to a 3.9-liter V6 that that generates 240-horsepower and 245 ft-lbs of torque.

Controlling the V6 power on the convertible is a standard four-speed automatic; a six-speed manual is standard in the G6 coupe. The four-speed automatic comes with a manual-shift mode.

Coupe and convertible get a sport-tuned independent suspension, four-link independent rear suspension, variable-assist electric power steering, ABS, traction control, and a choice between 17- and 18-inch wheels and tires. The Pontiac G6 convertible comes standard with 18-inch wheels. Like the G6 sedan, the interior is sporty and driver-oriented with a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, available adjustable pedals, body-hugging seats and a sound system that comes with an available in-dash six-CD changer. Coupe and convertible come with the typical array of safety features, including standard dual-stage airbags and available side-and head-curtain airbags. As with the sedan, GM also offers the exclusive factory-installed remote start -- for those cold weather climates.

A convertible with a cold weather remote start feature. Something is oddly funny about that.