Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Pontiac Vibe receives a complete makeover. The result is a more stylish, better-performing compact sport wagon.

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

User Reviews:

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  1 yr, 26000 miles - Nice Car - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Nancy - May 16 - 8:26 pm

  I waited for the AWD to return in 2009, and am happy I did. Nice, tight steering, it has more pickup than my 6 cyl Stratus, & the AWD plows through snow like a champ. Lots of cargo space and super-versatile layout. I can fit almost anything that would have fit in my Blazer. CONS: I wish the Vibe offered more options. In this day and age, it’s crazy that you can’t get power seats even if you want them! Like others, I noticed the chippy paint, but thought it was due to living on a rocky dirt road. Also, everyone is raving about the milage- it’s ok, but I think a car of this size could do better. Overall, I LOVE it! This is a great car for the money and I would happily buy another.

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  Cant believe I drive this over my 911 - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Eric - April 6 - 3:46 pm

  I needed a second car after buying a 2006 Porsche 911S. GM was giving these Vibes away and all I needed was a basic car with decent space, room for 5, and AWD for trips to Lake Tahoe in the winter. Since I bought the Vibe, Ive put 3800 miles on it, and only 500 on my Porsche. I love this Vibe. It doesnt handle particularly well, it isnt that fast, it doesnt have any luxuries, and it isnt beautiful. But, I find myself drawn to its fun, comfortable, and easy to drive nature. My friends and family make fun of me for showing up in my Vibe while my Porsche sits in the garage, but I cant help from loving this stupid Vibe.

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  Good Vibes - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Skychief - April 2 - 11:53 am

  Very nice little car. Wonderful and fun to drive around town. Handles well. Doors close nicely. Seems to have been built with quality with good attention to detail. Im a big guy and I fit in it just fine. Its amazingly roomy inside.

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  2009 pontiac vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By kasjun - February 7 - 3:26 pm

  We like our new vibe because of its ease of getting around in traffic and parking. We like the mileage we are getting but feel it could do better with a 5-speed trans. But Pontiac chose not to offer it on awd model. We bought chrome wheels which turned out to be just plastic wrapped chrome that chips and peels. Pontiac does not stand behind these. The awd model gets a roof rack that is worthless. There is no option for leather or heated seats so we had these installed after market. Radio options are limited and no navigation system option. Pontiac needs to get off their rear and go to work with these option pkgs. Or people will just look elsewhere. I called Pontiac with chrome wheel problem an

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  Nice Car - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By John - January 28 - 7:40 pm

  I bought this car to replace my 1999 SC1 Saturn. I was looking at the Toyota Matrix but the Vibe is the same car and I got a better deal. The ride is real smooth and is very easy to park in tight places. The only real gripe is you can not turn off the headlights, even in park. Most cars come with a off switch for the automatic lights but this car does not have the capability.

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  2009 Pontiac Vibe-GT - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Larry S. Pitts - January 15 - 9:26 am

  I only have about 600 miles on this car as it was purchased in late April-08. So far it has more than met my expectations. I traded in a large SUV that averaged about 14mpg. The 1st tank of gas I put in the Vibe averaged 26mpg and was all in town driving. I was very surprised that the 2.4-4 cyl engine had the pep that it does. Its a great car to drive.

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  Excellent - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Carrie - January 2 - 4:56 pm

  I was researching a 2005-2007 Vibe and one could not be found that did not have extremely high miles. That should have told me something. I purchased my Vibe on 05/03/08 and absolutely love it. It is very fun to drive and handles great.

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  Love that engine! - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By ray the german - December 21 - 9:10 am

  My previous vehicle was a 2005 Pontiac Vibe and did not have any problems with it whatsoever, however due to the new safety features, new look, and the excellent 2.4 L engine, I traded it in for a new 2009 Vibe GT. Drove the vehicle to and from North Carolina two days after purchasing it and averaged 30 miles to the gallon. I love the pep of the engine and its just a fun car to drive!

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  At least I can still find a Matrix - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By mecjac - November 21 - 10:10 pm

  Almost at 100k miles and I have only had to replace the breaks and the oil filter housing (cheap part). I love my Vibe, bought it with 50k on it and have put 50k on it in the last 2 years. Its comfortable enough for the average commuter and very reliable. Great for hauling stuff around, and although no sports car its fun to drive. Good fuel economy, easily get 31-32 mpg. Only a few gripes, rear visibility is so-so, paint chips/scratches easy, speakers could be better.

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  My Second Vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Ron - November 4 - 1:00 am

  This is my second Vibe---my first is an 03 with 103K miles which my teenage son will inherit. The 03 has been flawlessly reliable! I purchased the 09 last week at an incredible deal--$4300 off in GM/Drivers Edge card rebates, $3000 in additional rebates for paying cash, and at a price that was well below invoice!! I was a little concerned that Pontiac parts might not be available in the long haul but GM insures me that Vibe owners will be supported for years to come. Since the power train is Toyota I am not concerned. If you are shopping for a reliable vehicle that gets great mpg--Vibe is the way to go.