 Production stopped in mid-2009, following the GM decision to suspend the Pontiac brand.While available, the G8 took the place in the Pontiac lineup of both the Pontiac Bonneville, which ceased production after the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac Grand Prix, which ceased production after the 2008 model year.The G8 was Pontiac's first full-size car since the Bonneville and the GTO coupe last sold in 2006.