Is Pontiac Vibe the same as Toyota Matrix?

Is Pontiac Vibe the same as Toyota Matrix?

The Pontiac Vibe is a compact car that was sold by Pontiac from 2002 to 2010. It was jointly developed by General Motors along with Toyota, who manufactures the mechanically similar Toyota Matrix.

Is Pontiac Vibe an SUV?

Offering many of the attributes of a crossover SUV in a smaller, more easily managed package, this version of the Vibe — like its predecessor — was a good idea that was mildly under executed. We appreciate the raised driving position, unfettered interior access and all-wheel drive option.

When did the Toyota Matrix come out in the US?

Introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the Matrix was the result of a joint venture between Toyota and General Motors, with the GM version being the Pontiac Vibe, which was assembled by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. ( NUMMI) in Fremont, California, United States.

What’s the difference between a Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix?

In the upright position it looks deep enough for grocery bags, file folders, etc. From the brochure it looks like it’s made of hard plastic and folds down to just a couple of inches above floor level, and Pontiac says that when it’s folded down you can load stuff on top as if it were the floor itself.

What kind of engine does the Toyota Matrix have?

Two 1.8 L four-cylinder engines were offered in the Matrix: the 1ZZ-FE used in the Corolla, which originally made 130 horsepower (97 kW) in 2003 through 2005 models, but was reduced to 126 horsepower (94 kW) in 2006, and the performance-oriented 2ZZ-GE taken from the Toyota Celica GT-S, which produced 164 horsepower (122 kW) (previously 180

Is the Toyota Matrix a corolla or a matrix?

Toyota Matrix. The Toyota Matrix, officially referred to as the Toyota Corolla Matrix, is a compact hatchback manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario and derived from the Toyota Corolla.