All the lines flow nicely, the front lights tapering into the fender, and the fender into the windshield pillar at top and the rocker panel below the doors. A mild scallop in the lower doors and subtly flared wheel openings add dimension without adding unnecessary creases and sharp edges. Larger wheels make it look better, especially in lighter colors that emphasize the fender openings.
The rear aspect of the Vibe is perhaps the plainest, the flat rear window line not flowing like the curves elsewhere. A lower bumper styled to resemble a racecar diffuser helps, and the rear spoiler on GTs will mitigate rear passenger neck sunburn, but the tail doesn't quite have the excitement Pontiac is fond of. On our GT, the radio antenna mast on the centerline ahead of the spoiler was complemented by a smaller satellite antenna set off to the side in a rear corner, a location far less than complimentary in terms of appearance. Next Page