8/28/2023 0 Comments 2009 pontiac vibe 2.4![]() Cross-shop it against other tall wagons, including the Toyota Matrix. The peppy GT model, especially when ordered with a manual transmission, is a great driving experience for the price, and it's still got that haul-anything practicality for which the Vibe is known. Many buyers will appreciate the return of all-wheel drive, an on-demand system that sends power to the rear wheels when it senses slippage, although the car would be better served by a five-speed automatic rather than a four-speed. The Vibe has always been a fun-to-drive and extremely useful tall wagon for 2009, it gets even better with standard safety features, including six airbags, anti-lock brakes and stability control, which were optional on the last-generation model, and at a lower price.Īll models now feature electric power steering, which has a fairly good feel for the segment, along with numerous interior upgrades. The GT adds 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome-tipped exhaust outlet, fog lights, spoiler, variable intermittent wipers, driver's side express-down window, leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls, cloth seats with leather bolsters, and premium seven-speaker Monsoon sound system with CD/MP3, subwoofer and XM Satellite Radio. The AWD adds roof rack side rails, rear cargo organizer, and a fold-flat front passenger seat. The SE adds air conditioning, power windows, power locks with keyless entry and cruise control. While the base Vibe and SE use front MacPherson struts and a rear torsion-beam suspension, the AWD and GT models substitute an independent rear suspension.įeatures on the base Vibe include 16-inch steel wheels, StabiliTrak stability control, side and curtain airbags, tinted glass, 115-volt power outlet, automatic headlight control, power mirrors, fixed intermittent wipers, two-speed rear wiper, floor mats, tilt and telescopic wheel, CD stereo with auxiliary input jack, 60/40 flat-folding rear seats and OnStar. The base Vibe uses the 1.8-litre with five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic the SE uses the 1.8-litre or optional 2.4-litre, with five-speed manual or four-speed automatic the AWD uses the 2.4-litre with four-speed automatic only and the GT uses the 2.4-litre with five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic with manual shift mode. Trim choices are the base Vibe, SE, AWD and GT. Also available is a new 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine. While its exterior dimensions are virtually unchanged, the Vibe builds on the single trim line and engine offered for 2008, with two engines and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.Īs with the 2008 model, the Vibe uses a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, but it's a new version, making more horsepower and torque. For 2009, the Pontiac Vibe undergoes a redesign, as does its sister vehicle, the Toyota Matrix. ![]()
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