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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Uh-Mazing - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By MooCow1527 - December 24 - 2:20 pmI had purchased a Dodge Caliber in January 07- over the course of my 2 year relationship with that vehicle it was terrible. I wanted something new, but a similar body style. I found the 09 Vibe and fell in love. Its an amazing car with lots of features for not a lot of money. I got the dark silver paint with black inside. Sunroof, power everything, monsoon stereo and chrome rims. My husband says its like a space-ship inside. This is a fabulous car and Id recommend it to anyone who wants a fun, spunky car!
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fun to drive, but Im disappointed - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By Wisconsinite - December 20 - 7:40 am2.4 l automatic with sunroof and sound package. Its fun to drive, but I think the sunroof sucks up about 2 mpg. I have never gotten over 30 mpg in the 5,000 miles Ive driven it. I drive about 80% highway and 20 small town (no traffic jams) and get 27-28 mpg with conservative driving. Im disappointed b/c I hoped Id get what others reported during the months before I purchased. The ride is really rough, too. If I knew Id get this mpg, Id probably have stuck with another Sebring with a cushy ride. Also, in order to get the roof rack, I had to pay for custom wheels, so the option was really about another $1,000. I will probably trade it in the spring for a different American vehicle.
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Happy - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By 26.2 - December 19 - 8:06 amMy 1st American-made car purchase in 30 years. That, plus GMs pending doom made me hesitant about purchasing an 09 Vibe but glad we did. Traded the AWD of a Forester for the mpg of a Vibe. Very happy after the first month. The 1.8l with std transmission is a little slow off the line but has plenty of windup once you pass 3000 rpm. Nice quite ride. 35+ mpg highway. 28 mpg in town. Yakima canoe rack fits the roof fine.
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We Love It! - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By howard a. - November 22 - 9:10 amThe 2009 Vibe GT has exceeded every expectation we had. we average 32 mpg, we love the way it looks, it drives and handles like a much more expensive sports car. The 2.4, 4 cylinder engine has an unbelievable amount of power. The ride is comfortable and we enjoy sliding the sunroof back as we motor down the highway listening to our favorite xm station on the built in xm radio.
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Fun to Drive and Practical - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By jackb - October 18 - 12:10 pmBought only used 2009 Vibe GT I could find within 300 miles of Chgo. Got a good deal $18,800 less trade etc. Had 3400 miles on it. Have had it for a month now. One long trip to Nashville, 1000 Mi. Fun to drive, handles great, performance w/5 sp auto very good. Very useful cargo capacity. Interior nice upscale, except it could use a little more foot & leg room. Exterior styling more appealing than previous model Vibes. Looks good in Hot Red Metallic. Gas mileage could be better about 23-25 in city, on trip avgd. 27.5 mpg driving 75-85mph plus some city driving, AC on whole trip. Trade off for 2.4 perf., I guess. Wifes car mostly. Quality seems very good & so far very reliable.
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Less Than Happy - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By LESS THAN HAPPY - May 12 - 5:33 pmI find it difficult to give this car much of a rating. I take my dog with me most everywhere I go, so I decided on the Vibe based on its size and practicality. I am very disappointed. This is by far the noisiest vehicle I have every owned! I find myself checking the windows to see if I left one of them open. There seems to be no sound deadening insulation in this vehicle at all. This makes long trips very tedious - and also makes listening to music impossible. Also, the AWD model should be available with a manual transmission - the automatic doesnt allow you to coast freely - its always holding you back causing you to play with the accelerator to hold a constant speed.
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1.8L Auto (STYLE CHOICE NOT AVAIL ABOVE) - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By Bob S. - May 11 - 9:06 amDrives much better than the Cobalt I traded in for it. Some have mentioned blind spot but I think its much easier to see out of than the Cobalt.
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Looks like a $30,000 Car!!! - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By Jason - April 30 - 6:06 pmI bought the 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT for my wife last week and so far its been the best car either one of us have owned. For $21,000 you get so much for your money plus the advantage of great gas mileage. Its really quick with the 2.4 L GT engine and the 18" wheels ride smooth. The interior is so sexy with all the leather accents and styling. The exterior is eye popping and catchy. Its a very stylish ride and we love it so much. Also the XM Radio and OnStar is a plus!!!
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Just Bought it, check engine light on - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By traded in 2005 vibe - April 26 - 3:56 amWell, we just drove it off the lot today, they had to do a dealer trade to get the exact car i wanted, Carbon Gray GT. It had 297 miles on it from the trip down from Akron, Oh. We have put about 50 miles on it and the check engine light is on, there was a knocking sound in the engine and the Vehicle Stabilitrack "VST" lights are on. And its Saturday, so no maintenance until Monday!
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Pretty good, improved awd - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
By john - April 21 - 3:23 pmI had a 2005 vibe awd that was horrible in the snow etc. It was like it didnt even have awd so I traded it in quickly. I test drove the 2009 Vibe awd and it was much much much better in snow. Pricing is good but gm needs to put some incentive on it, even Toyota is offering 0 percent on the Matrix. So I am waiting a bit to purchase unless the Subaru Forester comes out with some good incentive (great car too) first. Subis do have the best awd. I like the new vibe the 2.4 engine is a big big improvement over the 1.8 quiter, peppier smoother. I do think they should offer the 5 speed auto Rather than the 4 speed with the awd. Mileage would be better, get up to date gm and Toyota.
