Well I'm glad, that thing did not even look like a truck. It looked like the old Ranchero/el-Camino, a car with a bed in the back.

thats b/c it was basically a new age el camino.....

Hey Southern Truck Guy, that's because it IS the modern equivalent of the El Camino, duh.

Wow this sucks. At least give us a better version of the Colorado.

Its a cool concept but I don't think it would have sold well anyway, people either want a car or a truck not a truck/car.

ugh...that just sucks balls. I'm not crazy about Camino-type cars but this looked pretty cool. With them strapped for cash, GM better not cancel the CTS coupe and the G8 in general. *crosses fingers*

It's a Shame, I really miss having a the flexibility of a ute/pick up truck with the handling of a road car not to mention the fuel efficiency, but then again since when has either of these been a requirement of the US market.
I'm guessing demand might pick up if gas hits plus $4 a gallon again.
Go figure?

Too bad. That would have stomped Sonny"s 383 Chevelle.

how about killing the whole brand!

Good riddance! The El Camino, and this contemporary (the G8 ST) have to be one of the ugliest vehicles ever made. Oh sure they're popular and functional in Australia, but I don't think America will even miss it. I know I won't.

I agree with Anna, it serves well in Australia because we don't need such huge pickups as the silverado, f-series because they aren't needed for hauling and if we d need one you pay massive amounts for RHD conversions and for fuel (usually twice as expesive as USA) so the smaller car like handling utes are better

gm fails again.

It seems that most people don't actually get the purpose of the pontiac gto/holden ute, it is not a work vehical or a pickup it is a coupe but that can carry things (like motor bikes). So basically it is a coupe that has been made more masculine, but I guess people may be right as I don't think americans would have ever got that.

i would like to see gm import one of the unibody trucks they produce in brazil. europe and mexico based on a opel designed plarform

I, for one, am most disappointed. I have been saving up for a G8 ST ever since I heard about them. I even got a GM affinity credit card to build up some car dollars. I own a 1983 El Camino -- it is a wonderful, useful vehicle.; it is great for runs to the home center, runs to the recycle center, and the like. I get more positive comments on that vehicle than I do on my Lexus daily driver. However, the El Camino is getting old and does not have the safety features of the modern vehicles. Now I guess I will have to look for a fuel-efficient small truck. ugh.

Obviously, some folks find that an El Camino style vehicle fits their needs. Only self centered, narrow minded losers rejoice in less freedom to choose. I guess what those losers want is for only one style of car to be produced -- the one they approve of. Pinheads.

Why kill a sports truck that looks good, will handle better than big GM 1500 trucks and get better MPG. Now what will I get.

I gotta agree with Dave & Duane and the others who are disappointed. I have a feeling all of the people with negative comments weren't around when the El Camino was. Pontiac had 2 million people sending in their thoughts on naming the new El Camino twin. So I guess there are a few people out there that were looking forward to the G8 ST's arrival. I hope the cancellation of this vehicle bites GM in the ass. Why do they think this vehicle wouldn't be profitable - just afraid to take the chance. They're going broke anyway. (Actually, I only buy Honda's, but I would consider this Pontiac) This new G8 ST is awesome! They are perfect for those who want a car or a truck. My father-in-law has a pickup but he has a hard time getting up into it. Of course he owned an El Camino and was ecstatic when he saw the new Pontiac. He already new he was going to buy it as soon as it came out. It's a truck but yet functions as a car too & sooooo sleek looking. It's the perfect alternative. Well, we'll just have to go back to looking at used El Camino's. If anyone knows of a really nice one - let me know.

Can someone tell me if the G8 Pick up is still being sold in Mexico and how many have been sold worldwide?
Thank you from Quebec

I, for one, will moarn it's demise. As a Ranchero owner, I was looking forward to a modern day example with modern day comforts, handling, and above all, non-1970s unrestricted balls! I didn't know how I was going to afford a $30K car that will only fit 2 people and get less than 20mph, but I sure was gonna try and figure it out. So sad.

LOL Pontiac as a WHOLE was cancled. GM announced it along with HUMMER and Saturn. GO GM GO! Tax payer dollars requested from the US Government by FORD to date = $0

dudes the g8 is one of the most beautiful trucks i have ever seen sense the 1978 thru 1987 chevy elcamino and i think it is wonderful to have and drive a car and truck all in one besides elcamino i have a2003 chevy Z71 WITH THE 5.3 liter engine and i love all my GM vehicles so please dont drop the Pontiac G8 Thank You Chuck