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2009 Pontiac Vibe - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $16,100 - $20,875 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2009 pontiac vibe Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Roomy backseat, comfortable ride, versatile cargo area, peppy performance, generous standard safety features, reliable Toyota powertrain. Cons:...

MSN Autos
Flash Drive: 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD

...This is great for loading, and you won’t ruin your carpet if you throw in wet items. With all-wheel drive and useful cargo space, the Vibe is a surprising...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 pontiac vibe

...Distinguishing itself from its Toyota sibling, however, results in the lack of several key features and options and a significant rear visibility hazard...

Cars.com
2009 Pontiac Vibe Professional Cars.com Review

...The Vibe may not be exciting, but it offers sensible transportation and enough room to pack a substantial amount of stuff without breaking your budget. That...

Cars.com
2009 Pontiac Vibe Professional Cars.com Review

...The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams IIIhave appeared regularly in the Star-Telegram since 1995. Contact him at chambers@star-telegram.com. The...

Cars.com
2009 Pontiac Vibe Professional Cars.com Review

...A Solstice hardtop coupe comes on board next spring with a two-seat, two-door G8 car/truck due in the fall of '09. Pontiac, it seems, is trying very hard to...

Cars.com
2009 Pontiac Vibe Professional Cars.com Review

...Pros: Well-priced compact wagon with good fuel economy and lots of versatility. Cons: Exterior appeal limited and, while quieter, still noisy on the road...

Cars.com
2009 Pontiac Vibe Professional Cars.com Review

...plus antilock brakes, an electronic stability system and active head restraints for the front seats...

Cars.com
2009 Pontiac Vibe Professional Cars.com Review

...Base price range: $16,100-$20,875 plus $635 freight. Price as tested: $23,260, including freight and options (GT automatic). On the Road rating: 9.3 (of a...

Cars.com
2009 Pontiac Vibe Professional Cars.com Review

...Frontal Impact Driver's side: 5 stars Passenger's side: 5 stars Side Impact Front occupant: 5 stars Rear occupant: 5 stars Rollover resistance: 4 stars...


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Why should I also consider these? X

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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