Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010
The Pontiac Vibe was a compact 4-door hatchback with a sporty styling. It offered lots of versatility due to the powerful engines available, along with impressive cargo space and great fuel consumption.
Larger than the model introduced in 2003, the crossover-like hatchback was taller than many other cars and still drove like a sedan, with a good precise steering and a good suspension.
The profile of the Vibe got us thinking about a coupe shape, due to the rising belt line and the sloping roof line, but it was still a 4-door wagon.
The Vibe was also available in a GT trim level and had a more aggressive look with the roof spoiler, the large fog lamps, the lower intake ducts and the polished exhaust tips.
The GT models were equipped with standard leather upholstery and a 3-spoke steering wheel.
Standard on the GT models was the 2.-4-liter engine developing 158 hp and users could choose between the standard 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The ride with the GT model was improved with the multi-link independent rear suspension that provided a better driving control.
The trunk space could be extended by folding all seats besides the driver’s. All seats were folding flat to ease carrying long items.
The base price of the GT was around $19,000 and could come with an optional $700 sunroof.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4 DOHC 5AT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2362 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 6000 RPM 160 HP @ 6000 RPM 158 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Vented Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/45R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.1 in (4346 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.9 in (1,519/1,521 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 20.1 cuFT (569 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3161 lbs (1434 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |