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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  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.

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  Reliable Winter Driving - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Richard - November 16 - 8:33 pm

  Had the car for only two months. Its the AWD model and it gets up our 300 ft 25-30 degree sloped paved driveway even before its plowed. It handles great in all conditions. I enjoy sliding in and out of the cabin with ease. Some minor complaints, would be the trauf that the windshield wipers sit in. It gathers snow and ice. I wish the ignition area would lite up at night. The car is getting about 23 miles to a gallon on mostly highway driving. Could be due to the cold weather and its not broken in yet?????

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  Back for more - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By car-mine - September 5 - 3:03 am

  My wife has a 2005 Vibe. Very reliable. We use it to car-top two kayaks, and I can fit my bicycle in it, with the back seats folded. It has gotten good mileage--close to 30 MPG. When I decided to get a new car for myself, I checked out the restyled 2009 Vibe and was impressed. It is much sportier looking, and the interior has been refined. The seats are firmer and more supportive. The vinyl on the dashboard and upper door panels is cloth-like in texture, and somewhat upscale. Hard to find the 1.8 liter engine with automatic, but one came through my local dealer and I snapped it up-- didnt want mileage penalty for the 2.4. The 1.8 is quite good and quieter than in the 2005.

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  My Second Vibe/part two - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Ron - August 19 - 8:40 pm

  I must admit that I too was driving my Vibe for the first week in third gear not realizing that 3rd gear is left and 4th(overdrive) is right at the same position on the automatic shifter. That erases my earlier comment on the need for a "4(forward)speed transmission" as the 1.8L Vibe has one. ...not sure I understand the comment about the noisy ride as mine drives quietly---certainly less noise than in the 03 version. Looking forward to 200K miles in this vehicle!

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  best buy - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By fact finder - June 27 - 3:53 pm

  Vibe is Toyota Matrix twin but COST LESS,has XM radio,floor mats,stability control,and onstar at no charge [these cost extra on Toyota]also has 5 year 100,000 mile warranty, gas mileage is 2 to 4 mpg better than promised 25city/31 highway, motor and automatic transmission are extremely smooth,easy to load and unload with rear seats down, comfortable smooth ride

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  Great Car - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By E Olexa - March 12 - 10:16 pm

  I purchased this car in late June and it has been fantastic! Great gas mileage (50% HWY) @ 28 MPG. I am 6 ft 3 in and I am very comfortable in the Vibe. The 2.4 L engine has plenty of passing power and climbs hills with no problems. I would recommend this car to anyone.

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  Performance, Utility, Economy and Cool! - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By Scott - March 2 - 3:40 am

  Traded in my SUV for the more efficient Vibe (sounds like a trend, doesnt it? Luckily, I only ended upside down by about $900 on the deal). I was never a big fan of the older vibe. It just looked like a grocery getter, bland, wagon-like and just something moms and old ladies would drive. But the 2009 Vibe caught my eye, particularly the GT trim. Its sleek, sexy and with the economical yet punchy 2.4 L option, I was sold. This is the 5 speed automatic version (theres no option for this, hello Edmunds!). Small but roomy, powerful but economic (29 MPG on average!), great interior (the seats are SO comfortable), and this car is hot! Getting a lot of stares! I would recommend this car!

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  09 Vibe base first impressions - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  By 09Vibe - February 19 - 6:20 pm

  Purchased a base model with automatic. Compared to previous generation model, improvements in interior ergonomics and performance were immediately evident. I especially appreciate that the car comes standard with side air bags/StabiliTrak/ OnStar, even in the least expensive model. Standard sound system is wonderful and includes XM radio. Overall, Im extremely happy to be a new Vibe owner!