The Vibe was built by NUMMI, the Toyota-GM joint venture plant in Fremont, California, alongside its Toyota Matrix twin.
Lead trim: AWD · 1.8L · up to 180 hp
Pontiac Vibe2003–2010
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FactThe Vibe was built by NUMMI, the Toyota-GM joint venture plant in Fremont, California, alongside its Toyota Matrix twin.
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Trims & Figures
8 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD · 1.8L | 2003–2006 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 123 hp | — | — | AWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| AWD · 2.4L | 2009–2009 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 1.8L · FWD | 2003–2010 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | — | — | — | FWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 4-spd auto · 2.4L · AWD | 2010–2010 | 2.4 L Inline-4 | 158 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic 4-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd auto · 2.4L · FWD | 2009–2010 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S5) | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 1.8L · FWD | 2003–2010 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | — | — | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 5-spd manual · 2.4L · FWD | 2009–2010 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 158 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 5-spd | — |
| Base · 6-spd manual · 1.8L · FWD | 2003–2006 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 180 hp | 130 lb-ft | — | FWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the Base · 5-spd auto · 2.4L · FWD trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
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Photographs
Built with Toyota beside the Matrix, this Vibe was Pontiac's last new model and the brand's only car left for 2010.
The Vibe was built by NUMMI, the Toyota-GM joint venture plant in Fremont, California, alongside its Toyota Matrix twin.
GM once sold this as its most fuel-efficient vehicle in North America, a Toyota Matrix twin built by NUMMI in California.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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