Interesting Facts About the Pontiac Wave
The Pontiac Wave, later renamed the G3 Wave, was sold in Canada from 2004 through 2010. It was a rebadged version of the Chevrolet Aveo/Daewoo Gentra, giving Canadian buyers a Pontiac‑branded compact car during that period.
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Canadian‑Market Introduction and Renaming
The model debuted in 2004 as the Pontiac Wave and continued until 2010. Partway through its run, the name was updated to G3 Wave, reflecting a branding shift while remaining the same underlying vehicle.
Rebadged from Chevrolet Aveo/Daewoo Gentra
The Wave was not an original Pontiac design; it was a badge‑engineered version of the Chevrolet Aveo, which is also known as the Daewoo Gentra in other markets. This rebadging allowed Pontiac to offer a compact car without developing a new platform.
Exclusive Parts Can Be Hard to Find
While many components are interchangeable with its Chevrolet counterpart, the Pontiac‑specific parts—such as doors, interior trim panels, and the hood—are the only items that tend to be hard to locate for owners seeking replacements.
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