This model was equipped with GM's auto-crank technology (flick the key to start and release, the starter will keep cranking until the engine catches.) It's the Toyota 1.8 from the Corolla and it's … excellent in this car. The engine is great, starter is quiet for an economy car. It's what the Kia Soul should have looked like, if the Soul were a hatchback as in a normal, not boxy car. À la carte options for the lower trims include air-conditioning, the rear cargo organizer and an anti-theft system. A Sun and Sound package is available for the two middle trims and includes a sunroof, the GT's audio system and the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
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The GT is outfitted like the AWD minus the all-wheel drive and adds a rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, an upgraded 320-watt audio system with MP3 playback, full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, leather/cloth sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel (with audio controls) and shift knob.įor all but the GT there is the available Preferred Package, which provides full power accessories, cruise control and keyless entry. The AWD version adds all-wheel drive, sport suspension (with independent rear setup), a luggage rack and air-conditioning. Most buyers will probably want the base with the 1SB package, which adds a more powerful engine, a rear cargo organizer and a fold-flat front passenger seat. The base Vibe features include 16-inch wheels, a four-speaker audio system (with satellite radio, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack) and a tilt/telescoping steering column. With its peppy performance, solid handling, low price and high level of practicality, the Vibe is a smart choice. But the 2009 Pontiac Vibe makes no apologies here. If you don't dig the Vibe's styling vibe but appreciate its other attributes, Toyota's near-identical Matrix may fit your fancy. The Chevy boasts cool retro styling and an available high-performance SS variant, the Mazda is known for its sporty handling and the boxy Scion has edgy youth appeal and the most interior space. They share many of the Vibe's attributes, most notably an impressive amount of passenger/cargo space within a small footprint. If you're shopping for a small wagon or hatchback, there are more choices than ever, including the Chevrolet HHR, Mazda 3, Subaru Impreza and Scion xB. The interior retrains its driver-oriented layout and design, though now updated with easier-to-use controls, better materials and improved fit and finish. Combined with increased front seat track travel, the new Vibe promises a more comfortable driving position for a greater range of body types.
Other changes this year include a full complement of standard safety features and a newly standard telescoping steering wheel. All-wheel drive is available again, as well. The previous base-level 1.8-liter inline-4 carries over, though it's been heavily updated to provide a bit more power. It's the same one that's used in the Toyota Camry and Scion xB and is perfect in the real world for cut-and-thrust city traffic and freeway merging. Replacing the high-revving but ill-suited 1.8-liter engine in previous GTs is a torquey 2.4-liter four-cylinder. In addition to the new styling, the '09 Vibe (available in base, AWD and GT trims) brings a new engine for all but the base trim. Pontiac says the steering and suspension were also specifically tuned for the Vibe. Unlike the identical cabins (furnished by Toyota), the exterior styling is unique to each model, with the Pontiac retaining its trademark dual grille theme. Once again a semi-identical twin to the Toyota Matrix, the redesigned-for-2009 Pontiac Vibe shares the Toyota's interior and mechanical components - a genealogy that promises long-term reliability and durability. But it also had sporty styling, respectable performance and a cool-looking interior. Sure, it had the practical parts covered via an elevated driving position, remarkable passenger room, a versatile cargo area and impressive fuel economy. The Pontiac Vibe, however, was one of the first entries in a new class of tall, compact sport wagons to change all that. If you wanted driving excitement, you were pretty much out of luck. In the past, small wagons were practical and affordable and not much more.
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