Quick Facts: The G8 ST will be a sports car with truck-like cargo capabilities. Pontiac received more than 18,000 name suggestions. Will be released in late 2009.

After getting more than 18,000 name suggestions for its new G8 sport truck, Pontiac decided to go simple, naming the new 2010 vehicle the G8 ST.

"Frankly, we were blown away by both the volume and quality of the names that were submitted," said Craig Bierley, BPG product marketing director for cars and crossovers. "G8 ST was one of the most popular suggestions, plus we noticed a far broader trend toward simple, easy-to-remember names."

El Camino was also a sentimental favorite, given the G8 ST's resemblance to the classic Chevrolet.

"We actually thought very long about El Camino," said Bierley. "In the end, we felt it was more appropriate to honor the El Camino's unique place as part of Chevy's heritage and not use that nameplate on a Pontiac."

When it's released in late 2009, the G8 ST will be a sports car with truck-like cargo and towing capabilities. The G8 ST shares the G8 GT sedan's 361 horsepower, V8 engine, with a cargo bed that can carry a payload of 1,000 pounds or tow a 3,500-pound trailer.

Pricing of the G8 ST will be announced closer to availability.