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2009 Pontiac Vibe Review
All-new, practical, economical, stylish.
2009 Vibe Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new 2009 Pontiac Vibe allows you flexibility in loading, signature Pontiac style that won't be old next year, and economy that applies to more than just purchase price or fuel mileage. The AWD model offers winter weather capability. The Vibe has all the attributes to be a good choice, a choice that looks better every day the price of gas goes up.G.R. Whale filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after driving the different Vibe models around Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Pontiac Vibe ($15,310); Vibe AWD ($18,910); Vibe GT ($19,310132-hp 1.8-liter I4; 158-hp 2.4-liter I4 |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
| Engines (optional) | 132-hp 1.8-liter I4; 158-hp 2.4-liter I4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags; ABS, Brake Assist, EBD; electronic stability control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fremont, California |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-762-2737 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.pontiac.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15310 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Pontiac Vibe GT ($19,310) |
| Standard Equipment | Sport fabric upholstery, air conditioning, tilt/telescoping three-spoke leather steering wheel, six-way manual driver seat, 60/40 folding rear seat, front/front side/side curtain airbags, power windows/locks/mirrors, XM-ready AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, stability control, fog lamps, 18-inch tires and alloy wheels, rear spoiler |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Moonroof ($700) |
| Destination Charge | 585 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 20595 |
| Horse Power | 158 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 162 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/28 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 172.1/69.4/61.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/53.3/41.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/43.7/36.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 49.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs, antiroll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3160 |
| Stock Tires | P215/45R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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