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2008 Pontiac Vibe
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2008 Pontiac Vibe

The Vibe's 1.8-liter four-cylinder drones loudly and performs modestly. GT models use a stronger version of this engine and come only with a six-speed manual. Handling is fairly nimble and the ride is compliant -- if a little jittery. Access is very easy, the rear seat is quite roomy, but the driving position is only so-so. The optional AWD system works well, but hurts acceleration and fuel economy. Folding the rear seats creates a large, flat load floor. Overall, this is a sensible alternative to a small SUV. Stability control became available in 2005, but may be difficult to find.

Market value
$4,175
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
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Model year 2008
Owner rating 5/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2003

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,175
Retail value range
$4,175 - $4,175
Original MSRP range
$16,855 - $16,855
Trade-in range
$1,465 - $1,465

Ratings

Road test score
66/100
Owner satisfaction
5/5
Would buy again
81%
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
29 MPG
EPA highway
34 MPG
EPA combined
31 MPG
Tested city
19 MPG
Tested highway
36 MPG
Tested overall
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,450
Cruising range
355 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.9 sec
0-60 mph
10.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
144 ft
Avoidance speed
50.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
172 in
Width
70 in
Height
62 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Weight
2,840 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
1,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
28.5 in
Cargo volume
26.5 cu ft
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
3/5
Styling
1/5
Value
4/5

Brand context

About Pontiac

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.

Vehicle ID: 7190 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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