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 , 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.
In these trying times, when the economy is having its ups and downs and toilet paper is more valuable than gold, we just have to find the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to affordable transportation. And sometimes, that light is a Toyota Matrix with a Pontiac badge on it. Home Cars. Good vibes. With this equipment, your ride will offer even better performances, but with fuel consumption that is more akin to that of a Suzuki SX4. Expect about 9.
These two cars earn points for offering top-notch vehicle handling for the first time. Obviously, the versions with inch rims are even better, but there is a marked improvement over the previous models. The car is quieter, slightly more comfortable and features superior braking thanks mainly to factory-standard ABS brakes. Only its steering remains sluggish and it prevents good contact with the road.
Base model vs. The Vibe emerged victorious over the Matrix in its category after AJAC testing, mainly due to its more abundant safety equipment. The Pontiac scores points with its warranty, which is superior to that of the Matrix.
However, GM loses ground to Toyota with its much more costly maintenance programs, as well as with the slightly higher average cost of replacement parts. Proof that a reputation in the industry is worth its weight in gold, whether is it well-founded or not.
Once again, you should remember that the Vibe and Matrix are twins and that one is not better than the other. It should be clear from the get-go that only Toyota offers leasing. This significant difference gives a clear advantage to the Vibe buyer who, while saving money, also benefits from several very noticeable safety features. Pontiac proves to be the better financial choice in all cases.
It is interesting that the Vibe and the Matrix are not assembled in the same place. The American car is assembled in the city of Fremont, California, while the Japanese car is assembled right here in Canada, in Cambridge, Ontario where the Corollas destined for the North American market are also assembled.
The Voltz was not popular in Japan and discontinued after two model years. Powertrains available for this car are a Toyota-built 1. The Vibe was at one time the most fuel-efficient vehicle sold by GM in North America but ceased to be the case with the revised United States Environmental Protection Agency testing procedures in Although the Vibe and Matrix are similar designs, the two brands actually use several different components, which are brand-specific, for their heating and air conditioning systems.
These components include the air conditioning compressor and related hoses, the heater hoses, the heater core, and the serpentine belt. There were some minor changes between model years. The Vibe was first produced in and went on sale as a model. Power ratings for the first three model years were slightly higher, with the GT up to hp kW , the base model rated at hp 97 kW , and the all-wheel-drive model rated at hp 92 kW.
Engine power claims were decreased for as a result of Toyota's re-testing of its engines for the new Society of Automotive Engineers SAE rating standard. The GT and all-wheel-drive trims were discontinued for the model year due to poor sales and new federal emissions standards. The front fascia was freshened in the model year. In an attempt to 'converge' the Pontiac look, the front grille was restyled to resemble the look of the Pontiac Solstice, also adopted by other vehicles in the Pontiac line.
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