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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  Post recall thoughts - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By WTH - September 6 - 12:33 am

  Much better than the previous model. Much more comfortable. Much peppier. No problems merging on to hi-ways and fun on back roads. Great in rain and snow. If you have a strong ego its more car than youd ever need.

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  I like it - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By sassysparky - July 6 - 8:30 am

  We just purchased the 1.8L Vibe (09) this past weekend, with some upgrades like AC, cruise control, and power doors and locks. Its been handling extremely well in the Michigan winter, and Im already getting great gas mileage on my little jaunts around town. Love the way it looks, it feels solid yet zippy. I wish the base model had some radio controls on the steering wheel, but the car comes with XM radio which is great where I live. So far, so good. Having some issues figuring out the proper tire pressure though!

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  Great Versatile Car! - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By blazer7t8 - June 18 - 5:31 am

  We bought our 09 Vibe AWD when it was a year old and had 11K miles. It has 90K, now. My wife drives it most of the time and she liked the size and control layout. The interior is nice and the seats are comfortable. We often take this car on a 4 hour road trip to visit family and my back does not hurt. We average 28 mpg. Have gotten as high as 32. It swallows up cargo. Have hauled tall filing cabinets, 8Kw generators, lumber, etc. With the higher ground clearance and AWD it gets around great in Ohio winter snow. It could use more sound insulation. You hear a lot of road noise. New tires at 58K helped but still noisy. No major repairs, only normal maintenance items. Overall, great car!

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  Practicle - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Sam H - February 8 - 6:33 pm

  This car does a little bit of every thing. I can haul a trailer, put the seats down, seat 4 adults 6 ft or taller and get good mileage. This car does it all. Pluses include room, ceiling height, get up and go, mileage and style. The biggest negative is road noise, just turn up the XM radio. 17,000 miles after a year and 2 months of ownership, just change the oil and rotate tires. MPG is 28-30 with mixed driving with quiet engine. The seats are comfortable and fit taller people well Iam 6.1 and can wear a hat.

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  09 - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By good value - January 14 - 6:00 am

  2.4 engine really makes a difference, a little roar under hard acceleration but overall quiet with a decent ride. Good value for a mini crossover. Better seats than before and improved driving position w/added tilt/tele. Brakes stopped ok. Should receive more attention this year from people of all ages because of value and utility. Definitely upgrade to the 2.4.

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  My car - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By ken - January 1 - 2:50 pm

  I picked the 2.4L base automatic over several other models.I have 7000 miles on it.I have had several issues with it the center caps kept coming off,the steering column had a noise in it when it hit a bump. The dealership found the electronic box on the bottom of steering wheel is bad and now the dashboard pieces that were taken off will not snap together. The plastic clips seem to be very brittle they break off easy. The XM radio is great as long as you dont go through mountains or valleys or even under shade trees signal will go out.The 2.4 has lot of power would not recommend 1.8. Ive been averaging 26 mpg city 35 mpg. highway. The wheels make car stand out.

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  2009 Vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By john - December 28 - 7:06 pm

  as much fun as my 2006 civic but more practical. I have a 2.4 with 5 spd auto which wasnt a choice on the drop down menu on this website. Just got back from a 5000 km road trip and got about 39 mpg (Canadian) I rated the reliability high but really dont have the mileage to prove that, although the warranty is by Canadian standards very generous.

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  The Mighty Vibe - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By CouldaHadaV8 - December 17 - 2:00 am

  This car is great! Weve had it for about 2 1/2 years and its running strong, even being driven by a teenager. We are pleased with the mileage, styling, comfort and power of this car.

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  Nice Car - of Course GM Quit Making Them - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By kc hillman - December 15 - 1:13 pm

  This bought used 2009 GT would be our second Vibe, also have a 2004 we bought new. The 2009 has the 2.4 engine which makes a lot of power for a car this size. The 5 speed automatic shifts flawlessly. The northeast U.S. has been getting bombarded with massive snow lately, but the Vibe hasnt let us down once! The 18 inch rims are quite sharp looking, the fit and finish appear to be up to par too. All in all a fine little vehicle!

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  High utility / low gas. Good looking. - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By arge - December 6 - 10:36 pm

  MPG 30.5 mixed. Comfortable, spacious, nice “tall” driving stance, solid feeling, good 4 wheels disk brakes, fun-easy to drive. Electric steering wheel is somewhat different but ideal for every day operation. All of the important features (especially safety) are there. Well thought out interior (including 120V outlet) and exterior (plastic molding are in the right places and may better resist winter salt). The engine is not too responsive when driven softly but wakes up when RPM >2000. BTW this Toyota engine is used by the Lotus Exige sport car. A fifth gear would be nice on the highway. My wife loves it. I take very opportunity to drive it.