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2009 Pontiac Vibe
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2009 Pontiac Vibe

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.

Market value
$4,650
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
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Model year 2009
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2009

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,650
Retail value range
$4,375 - $4,950
Original MSRP range
$16,100 - $20,875
Trade-in range
$1,635 - $2,130

Ratings

Road test score
69/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
68%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
26 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
28 MPG
Tested city
21 MPG
Tested highway
36 MPG
Tested overall
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,365
Cruising range
375 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.5 sec
0-60 mph
10.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
139 ft
Avoidance speed
54.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
173 in
Width
70 in
Height
61 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Weight
2,765 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
1,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
26.5 in
Cargo volume
23.5 cu ft
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
1/5
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: 2428 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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