Powertrains available for this car are a Toyota-built 1.8 L straight-4 16-valve engine producing 126 hp (94 kW) on the base model ( manual or automatic transmission), 118 hp on the all-wheel drive model (automatic only), or a version with VVTL-i producing 164 hp (122 kW) for the GT (manual 6-speed only). The 2003–2006 Vibe was available in an economical base trim, an AWD mid-trim, and the more powerful GT sport trim. Its twin, the Toyota Matrix, was in production for another three years for the American market and four years for the Canadian market, as the Matrix was manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario and was unaffected by NUMMI closing down operation. Production of the Vibe ended in 2009 with the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand and the closing of NUMMI under the General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization. The Voltz did not sell well in Japan and was discontinued after two model years. Manufactured by the Toyota-GM joint venture NUMMI in Fremont, California, the Vibe succeeded the Chevrolet Prizm in production at NUMMI and like the Prizm, it was derived from the Toyota Corolla, making it the last of the GM and Toyota developed S-body cars.įrom 2002 to 2004, a rebadged right-hand drive variant of the Vibe was exported as the Toyota Voltz to the Japanese domestic market. It was jointly developed by General Motors along with Toyota, who manufactures the mechanically similar Toyota Matrix.
The Pontiac Vibe is a compact car that was sold by Pontiac from 2002 to 2010. Toyota Corolla Cross (first generation-Crossover look, same Corolla-based) Leather has been added to the options list along with an upgraded audio system.United States: Fremont, California ( NUMMI)įront-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive 2005 models get new cloth fabrics as standard equipment. The front-passenger airbag has been upgraded on all models. New safety features are options for 2005 models, including StabiliTrak electronic stability control, side curtain airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, a tire pressure monitor, OnStar, and programmable automatic door locks. Vibe comes in wild colors, and accessories are available to enhance its look. The Vibe GT is designed to deliver more excitement, but its high-performance engine seems too peaky for this application and adds considerably to the cost. And it can get there: All-wheel drive is available for dependable all-weather capability. A Vibe loaded with optional safety features, premium sound systems and cargo compartment accessories retails for about $20,000. Its four-cylinder engine delivers adequate performance and it's clean, already meeting Ultra-Low Emissions standards set for 2007.
It's pleasant and comfortable to drive and offers versatility when it's time to haul something. Vibe is best represented in the standard model. That seat can be used as a desk for a laptop computer, which can be plugged into the 115-volt electrical outlet.
PONTIAC VIBE 2005 DRIVER
The seating setup is flexible, allowing the driver to flip down the passenger seat when hauling items up to eight-feet long. Its cargo compartment features a track system with adjustable tie-down anchors for securing your stuff. It's a smoother look that suggests the styling of an upcoming sports car called the Solstice.Ī five-door hatchback, Vibe has roomy front and rear seats, making for comfortable travel for four. A new front fascia greatly improves the appearance of the 2005 models. The Pontiac Vibe is popular for its practicality, sporty styling and zippy performance.
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