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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  safe reliable commuter car - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By papi - July 30 - 11:23 am

  Son drives to school 25 miles. Mileage is great on highway. Not a lot of bells and whistles but is a safe and reliable car. XM is nice, and on star is great for college kids and parents peace of mind. Car can store a lot. I wish that they did not get rid of the separate opening glass on the rear door this year, but all in all it is a great first car, well above the typical entry level vehicle.

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  scared in snow! - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By scared in snow - June 27 - 3:06 pm

  We just bought a 2009 awd vibe for my wife. We live in Denver and had a good size snow. She called from work her 1st day driving this vehicle. It slid all over the place!! could hardly stop at stop signs & would just slid when turning! So i drove it when i got home, she was right! I do realize it is light but even with the "snow feature" awd kicked in, it was scary. The tires are very good--low profile, perhaps if we changed to regular tires? any Thoughts?? Very disappointed in Denver.

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  Vibe does it all very well! - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Lisa - June 24 - 3:13 pm

  I have the 1.8 L Base model. It was inexpensive. I average better then 33 mpg with mixed city/hgwy driving. Its also comfy and roomy. People comment on its good looks. Good stereo, AC, and cargo area. It also pulls my 1200 lb boat package. This vehicle suits all of my driving needs, and does it quite well. I have been thrilled and very happy with it.

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  Best buy in 10 years - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By CML-FAL - June 17 - 7:36 pm

  First 1500 mile highway driving mileage per gallon was 31.1 mpg. Mileage town driving 21.2 mpg. interior room more than adequate

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  Sporty wagon - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Indybill41 - June 6 - 2:10 am

  I have enjoyed driving it comfortable highway cruiser.We took it on a long trip to Virginia and got 31mpg on average.I was really impressed with the mileage I had a 2003 vibe 1.8 auto. that only got 28.5 on the exact same trip. It handled the mountains with ease the 03 vibe struggled in the mountains. I didnt get as tired in this car on this trip versus all others I have owned. I have had 80 vehicles since 1979. Traded a 07 Pontiac solstice GXP in on this car no regrets. Glad I made the purchase.

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  Fantastic Little Hatchback - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By LostPsyche - May 4 - 2:00 am

  I have only had this car a month and I love this thing. It is really fun to drive and seems to be really solid on the road even in the turns. It is no Mazda 3 but for me it is sporty enough with a lot of practical applications. I really wish GM had not killed this car off, they could have re-badged it to a Chevy or Buick nameplate which is a shame that they just let it drop instead. The cruise control takes a bit to get used to. The Engine is nice too, a little torquey on take offs but it is a solid engine and great for quick merges.

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  Practical But Fun - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Paul Crockett - April 23 - 3:46 am

  I bought my Pontiac Vibe GT, the first new car Ive owned, in April of 2008. I cross-shopped it against a Honda Civic and a Mazda3 sedan. I found the Vibe to be more practical than the Mazda and nearly as fun to drive. It handles with confidence, and the 2.4L engine has ample power and a somewhat sporty sound. The appearance and build quality of the interior are nothing special, but the controls are well laid out and there are some useful features, such as the bag hook in the passenger footwell and the rear cargo organizer. Despite some quality control issues, I would recommend the Vibe to anyone looking for a small car that is highly practical, but also offers some driving enjoyment.

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  2009 Base 2.4 w/5sp auto, 80K Miles so far - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By abramsgunner - April 14 - 10:48 pm

  Bought new in July of 09. Base model with 2.4L/5sp-auto, PS,PL,cruise, keyless. Now pushing 80K miles with few issues. On my second set of tires and brakes. My steering column rattles (very common), cold starts sometime produce a timing cam rattle (common) and the paint chips and scratches easily (common). Fully loaded with family of 4 + gear on trip to Tenn. got me just shy of 32mpg. Even with my heavy foot, I still avg. 28mpg in daily mixed driving. Great fun to drive. Does everything I need. Was cheap to buy and maintain. Sharp little car. I have truly enjoyed it. I just added a K&N CAI and she sounds great, any mpg increase will be a bonus.

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  Best Pontiac Ever - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Joe Ozone - April 1 - 2:56 pm

  Ive had my Pontiac for a little over a month and I love it. Its the best Pontiac ever. Its great on gas, which is a great thing when gas prices are so high. The salesman that sold it to me told me that the engine is a Toyota engine and I did my research and he wasnt lying. The car has the durability of Toyota on a great American design!

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  one year 30,000 miles - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Scott - February 27 - 4:10 am

  I have owned this little gem for a year and have just turned 30,000 miles on it yesterday. This car is very fun to drive and is dependable. The only trouble I have had is that the center caps on rims came off. GM will only pay for them once, then you are on your own. (16.50 a piece) Also some sensor that controls the electronics went out. That means that I did not have any ABS, Traction Control, stabili-Trac. Covered under warranty. All in all this car has been great. I consistently get 30 MPG.