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2009 Pontiac Vibe Overview

Likes:

  • Torquey 2.4-liter engine provides good power in AWD and GT
  • Commendable fuel economy
  • Roomy hatchback body style
  • Extensive list of safety features

Dislikes:

  • Difficult visibility due to wide rear pillar
  • Quite small cargo area with backseats up

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

To prepare this review of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, the experienced auto enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com read what other critics has to say. Then TheCarConnection.com's editors included firsthand information when possible to provide the best advice to shoppers. Likes ...

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By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

A smooth, clean look coupled with sleek lines clearly makes the sporty 2009 Pontiac Vibe a ride that grabs attention. With a refreshed look for 2009, the Pontiac Vibe continues Pontiac's recent styling resurgence. The Pontiac Vibe 2009 is, according to Edmunds, a "compact...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Pontiac Vibe: 4dr HB FWD w/1SA $16,100 / $15,375 City: 26
Hwy: 32
2009 Pontiac Vibe: 4dr HB FWD w/1SB $16,495 / $15,752 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2009 Pontiac Vibe: 4dr HB GT FWD $20,875 / $19,935 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2009 Pontiac Vibe: 4dr HB AWD $20,475 / $19,553 City: 20
Hwy: 26

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Other Choices:

The Toyota Matrix is very similar to the Pontiac Vibe. The Mazda 3 has a stiffer ride, and its cabin allows more road noise. The Kia Spectra5 is a bit perkier and more fun to drive, but like the Mazda 3, it doesn't have available all-wheel drive. AWD is standard on the Subaru Impreza, which is more expensive and isn't as roomy or fuel-efficient. However, the Impreza has an attractive interior design for the hatchback and a torquey horizontally opposed engine, along with better safety ratings (the Impreza is an IIHS Top Safety Pick). Electronic stability control is standard on the Matrix, but not available on any of these other models.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By winifred hottot #1, Posted: 6/6/2009

    i would not recomend the pontiac vibe 2009 awd for reasons of rusting after owning it for a total of four whole months i think thats the worst i have ever owned i have had cars five years old and not a rust mark on it

  2. By CMJ #2, Posted: 9/17/2009

    GM has a 6 year 100,000 mile corosion warrenty on all there vehicles. Were you not aware of that?
    Did you sell the Vibe?

  3. By Vibe owner #3, Posted: 10/19/2009

    I bought a 2009 all white and I found little rust marks coming through the paint after the first winter however they do come off with a good soap and water washing.

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