The Vibe can seat five occupants it was developed to yield a spacious interior within a compact frame. All-wheel-drive Vibes have an independent rear suspension. Standard tires are 16 inches in diameter, but 17-inchers are available. The Vibe measures 171.9 inches long, stands 62.2 inches tall and has a 102.4-inch wheelbase. Bold features include a vented front fascia with a twin-port grille and recessed fog lamps.

The distinctive roofline has an integrated roof rack. Tapering side window lines are reminiscent of the Ford Focus Wagon. A slight resemblance to the company’s controversial Aztek may be noted, but the Vibe is considerably less radical. The Vibe was designed to target youthful buyers and is offered with front- or all-wheel drive.Įxhibiting a sleek wedge profile and short overhangs, the Vibe has basic styling cues that suggest an SUV. GM’s OnStar communication system is optional, and a new Moon & Tunes package includes a subwoofer. A tire-pressure monitor is included on GT and all-wheel-drive models, and GM’s StabiliTrak electronic stability system is available. Leather seating, seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain-type airbags are available. The grille and front fascia have been restyled for 2005. That sounds like a lot of sport, and the Vibe leans in that direction because Pontiac has long been portrayed as the sportiest member of the GM divisions. Like other small “crossover” models, the Vibe combines features of a sports car, a sport wagon and a sport utility vehicle. The Vibe is related to the Toyota Matrix. Styled by Pontiac and engineered by Toyota, the Vibe is produced at a Toyota/General Motors joint-venture facility in Fremont, Calif. Pontiac launched its entry-level Vibe hatchback wagon as an early 2003 model.

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