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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  Love the Vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Debbie - July 30 - 11:53 pm

  I just bought this car and love it! It is fun to drive, great radio, and I love the room in the back with the fold down seats. I am able to fit my two dogs back their easily. I look forward to many years driving this car.

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  Best yet - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Emil - July 9 - 11:53 pm

  We drove mini-vans for years& didnt need 3rd.seat anymore.We looked at many small wagons & found the vibe superior for room for the price.Have averaged 33.4 MPG for 4200 miles- city&highway.Very quiet-no wind or road noise.Shifts smooth with plenty pep-cruises at 70 MPH with ease.Have not been back to dealer for any problems.Too bad GM is quitting one of the best cars they have had.

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  A Vibe for a Vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By phillip - June 14 - 6:10 am

  I bought a 2004 Vibe in 2004 and loved it from day one. The fuel economy and versatility was just what my family needed. Never had a minutes trouble with the car. I recently traded the 04 in for an 09. Once again, I loved it from day one. This time I upgraded to the GT model and was not disappointed. It handles great, drives smooth and quiet, and has a little more get up and go than the base model. I highly recommend it to families who need a good, reliable car that gets good gas mileage and has lots of room.

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  2009 pontiac Vibe GT - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - May 4 - 2:56 am

  We have owned our black GT for 2 months and love it. We have put 3600 miles on it so far. We drove the base 1.8 auto and did not like it at all. First gear was very short and then when hit second it bogged the motor down. I felt as if I would have to floor it every where I went. Then drove a 2.4 manual and was impressed. Found that the base models seats were too soft and the head rest bothered my wife. Lastly I drove the GT and just loved it. Seats are extremely better and the handling is superior to base. It is a little more bumpier than base probably because of the tire size. I did not drive the AWD. If the AWD is not needed, for the extra bucks go for the GT. Average 30 MPG. 80% highway

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  2009 Pontiac Vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By mshuell - April 19 - 5:06 am

  Our 2009 Vibe now has 8000 miles. It has been perfect in every way. For a small engine, it scoots right along. At 75 mph on the highway its as smooth as glass. The car gets great gas mileage. 32 mpg in mixed driving and 35 mpg on the highway. I definitely bought the right car.

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  Nice Car - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Brotzy - March 12 - 3:23 am

  Have had for 3 months. Has been good car except for two(2) tires they had to replace. Would not balance. Also has problem with speedometer. Speedometer on GT is 7% off because of the tires. There is not fix at this time and they say that it is within acceptable variance.

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  2009 Pontiac Vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By jmklein - January 19 - 8:40 pm

  I have just purchased a new 2009 Vibe with optional auto/manual shift package, 17 chrome rims/rear spoiler, and other little misc. options as well. The car is definitely worth its weight in gold, I traded in my 2003 Grand Am, and am very impressed that Pontiac has stuck with the great responsive, sport like steering. The car overall has great body lines, interior is comfortable, and the fold down rear seats including the passenger are a great feature. The overall pick-up response of the car is very impressive, especially in manual mode where you can get the few extra RPMs when wanting to get that "race feel." Overall, you can feel the great quality everytime you get behind the wheel.

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  Follow up comment - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By 09Vibe - January 13 - 6:33 pm

  Just a follow up to previous posting. One strange item missing from base models is variable intermittent wipers. After driving in the rain today and thinking that the option must be a separate add-on, I went back and checked the Pontiac website to find that they are not available on the base model. For those living in rainy climates, its an annoying omission by the manufacturer.

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  Pretty good for the money - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By chlywily - November 29 - 2:00 am

  The car has been very reliable, but has an intermittent knocking when started sometimes. Can be hot or cold and the dealer has no clue.

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  A zippy ride - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Martina G - October 20 - 11:23 am

  I used edmunds.com to review wagons and chose the Vibe over its fraternal twin, the Matrix, and the Mazda3 because I liked its design and the price better. Love the ride! It is easy to get in and out of, sits high, and it really hugs the road. It has a zippy start and wants to go much faster than the speed limit permits, so when possible, I use the cruise control which runs very evenly (no fits and starts). So far I get 25-26 mpg in city driving. Stereo is great and the sunroof is nice for California. Storage capacity is excellent, and the rubberized surface makes cleanup easy. Price was $300 over invoice.