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USED 2009

2010 Pontiac Vibe

1.8L wagon 1.8-liter 4 (132 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed

Retail Value: $5575 ~ $6125

Trade-in Value: $2685 ~ $3205

MSRP: $16100 ~ $20875

2010 Pontiac Vibe

Once known as GM’s performance brand, Pontiac was discontinued in 2010 along with Hummer, Saab, and Saturn. The legendary GTO of the 1960s and Firebird of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s were joined by models such as the Grand Am, Grand Prix, and Bonneville, which were based on other GM models. The Australian-built Pontiac G8 was a legitimate muscle car, and the Vibe hatchback shared its design with the Toyota Corolla Matrix. Today, most Pontiac vehicles still on the road are more than a decade old and lack the safety and convenience features found in modern vehicles.

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. However, the cheap interior treatment, less than optimal driving position and noisy engine are detriments. The Vibe was dropped after 2010, with the rest of Pontiac.

Car Specifications

Air Pollution Score6
Cargo Volume23.5
EPA City MPG26
EPA Combined MPG28
EPA Highway MPG31
Front Head Room5.5
Front Leg Room40.0
Front Shoulder Room53.0
Greenhouse Gas Score8
Height61
Length173
Max Load850
Max Seating Capacity5
Rear Head Room4.0
Rear Leg Room26.5
Rear Shoulder Room51.5
SmartwayYes
Weight2765
Wheel Base102
Width70

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)420.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)1365.0
Cruse Range (Miles)375

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)10.1
Avoidance Speed (MPH)54.5
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)139
City MPG21
Highway MPG36
Overall MPG29