What is the Pontiac Wave?
The Wave was Pontiac’s small car for Canada, offered as a sedan or hatchback. It gave the brand a compact model with a choice between a separate trunk and a rear liftgate. Related to the Chevrolet Aveo, it was part of General Motors’ approach of selling small cars under different names in different markets.
Built in South Korea, the Wave had Pontiac styling details and a name used in Canada. It occupied the small-car end of Pontiac’s range.
Generations and engine
The Canadian listings cover the T200 from 2005 to 2006 and the updated T250 from 2007 to 2008. Both used a 1.6 L petrol engine.
Fuel consumption and markets
In the United States, EPA figures cover 2005 and 2006, with a best combined rating of 27 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 8.7 L/100 km. In Canada, NRCan figures cover 2005 to 2008, with a lowest listed figure of 8.6 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian procedures differ, so these results are not directly comparable.
The Wave was sold in Canada and appears in United States EPA listings for the stated years. European WLTP or NEDC ratings use different procedures from the EPA and Canadian 5-cycle tests.
Questions and answers
Was the Pontiac Wave a hatchback or a sedan?
It was available as both a sedan and a hatchback.
What engine did the Wave use?
Its listed versions used a 1.6 L petrol engine.
What was its best combined EPA fuel economy?
Its best EPA rating was 27 MPG combined.
How do the Canadian and US consumption figures compare?
Canada’s lowest listed figure is 8.6 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test; the United States lowest is 8.7 L/100 km under EPA testing. The procedures differ.
