Is a Pontiac Vibe front-wheel-drive?
Pontiac Vibe models The base front-wheel-drive Vibe comes standard with the 1.8-liter engine, 16-inch wheels, power mirrors, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a four-speaker CD audio system with satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack, and not much else.
Is the 2007 Pontiac Vibe all-wheel drive?
For 2007, the Pontiac Vibe only comes in front-wheel drive. The Pontiac Vibe is popular for its practicality, sporty styling and zippy performance in a five-door hatchback.
Is a Pontiac Vibe a crossover?
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.
When did the first Pontiac Vibe come out?
The first-generation Pontiac Vibe was sold from 2003-’08. It was available in base and GT trim levels. Base Vibe models had a 126-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and could be equipped with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD).
What kind of safety features does the Pontiac Vibe have?
In the safety department, the Vibe came standard with antilock disc brakes, OnStar, stability control and a full complement of airbags. In reviews, we noted that acceleration was sluggish in the base Vibe but peppy otherwise, especially in the GT, which wasn’t noticeably weighed down by the all-wheel-drive system.
Is the Pontiac Vibe a Toyota Matrix twin?
The Pontiac Vibe began life as a Toyota Matrix twin and ended it as the answer to a trivia question: “What is the only Pontiac model to be produced for the 2010 model year?” That’s right — while all other Pontiac models went the way of the dodo after GM’s 2009 bankruptcy fiasco, the Vibe stuck around for a last hurrah.
Is the 2007 Pontiac Vibe a good car?
Although it’s one of the elder statesmen in the growing compact sport wagon segment, the 2007 Pontiac Vibe is still a respectable choice, thanks to its high levels of style, practicality, affordability and dependability.
Who is the manufacturer of the Pontiac Vibe?
It was jointly developed by General Motors along with Toyota, who manufactures the mechanically similar Toyota Matrix. 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.
Where does the Pontiac Vibe Voltz come from?
Manufactured by NUMMI alongside the Vibe, the Voltz was exported to Japan in place of the Toyota Matrix. In Japan, the model line was exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Netz Store. With the exception of badging, the Voltz shared its exterior with the Vibe, including its Pontiac-designed twin front grilles.
When did the Toyota Auris replace the Pontiac Vibe?
With just over 10,000 units sold, Toyota ended sales of the Voltz with the Toyota Auris as its closest functional successor. The Vibe was redesigned, along with the Matrix, for the 2009 model year, and debuted at the December 2007 LA Auto Show.