Pontiac Vibe Review: 2009 Pontiac Vibe: outstanding balance of Style and Luxury

For having an impact on the automobile market, car manufacturers need to renovate their products regularly so that they can thwart any competition arising from their competitors. Everyone try to equip their cars with the latest technology available in the market. Pontiac has been following the same strategy for the task of creating a niche in the market. There are numerous cars rolling out of the Pontiac stable that are sure to capture a large market. 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L is the latest car that the carmaker has unveiled. Its unique style and luxury features are sure to make it a favorite amongst the car-buyers world-wide.

This car has an excellent appearance, which can be further improved by giving it a metallic paint. It has a 5 speed manual transmission along with a power-rack and pinion steering of the car that provides greater control over the car. The suspension in the car is further improved by the presence of shock absorbers and coil springs.

2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L has been tagged a luxurious ride by most experts. There are color coordinated carpeted floor mats on the rear and the front of the car. The passenger cabin and cargo has carpeted mat too. To prevent the car from getting heated, there are heating ducts on the rear.

2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L has comfortable cloth seats. The seats at the front have adjustable headrests with adjustable height option, according to your requirement. The front seats are dual reclining bucket type ones with the rear one being a 60/40 folding bench seat. Rear seats are also provided with adjustable headrests. The car also has ample storage facilities. There is dual door mounted storage at the front, apart from the storage on the dash and the floor.

Safety features of 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L are mention worthy. Drivers and passengers have airbags with dual-stage deployment in them. Again, there are mounted airbags on the front and second row side seats. The car has door locks provided on the rear doors to keep the children safe.  It also has crumple zones on the front and the rear.

Braking control of 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L is accentuated by the anti-lock brakes provided with all the four wheels of the car. The car has vented power brakes at the front with the rear brakes being power disc ones. There is also a good traction control system in the car.

The anti-theft feature in 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L is quite good. It is armed with the latest vehicle tracking system available in the market from On-Star, which is quite adept at tracking stolen vehicles. The car is also armed with the anti-theft radio provided by TheftLock.

An outstanding balance of style and luxury features has been incepted in 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L. It is sure to help Pontiac score high over its competitors.

Tech Specs

Body: Four-door wagon

Engine: 1.8 liter I4 200 hp

Transmission: 5-speed manual (conventional) or 4-speed automatic (if desired)

Torque: 128 units

Power: 132 hp

Tires: SBRP205/55R16 BSW

Verdict:

For: Excellent blend of style and luxury

Against: Ventilation and air-conditioning needs upgrading.