Pontiac cuts $1,500 off base price of Vibe, starts under $16k
Click the image above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Pontiac released the pricing details on the 2009 Vibe today, and when the wagon/CUV hits dealers this February you'll be able to drive off in the base model for $15,895 (including destination fee) – a significant drop from the '08 model's $17,395 cost of entry. The all-wheel-drive equipped Vibe will come in at just under $20k at $19,495, while the GT model is priced at $19,895. Both the GT and AWD versions come with the Toyota-sourced 158 hp 2.4-liter inline four.
Not a bad deal, especially considering that all models come standard with four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, StabiliTrak traction control, OnStar and six airbags.
Pontiac's press release can be viewed in full after the jump.
Gallery: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT
PRESS RELEASE
Pontiac Announces Pricing for 2009 Vibe
All-New Version of Compact Crossover Starts Under $16k
DETROIT - Pontiac today confirmed pricing for the 2009 Vibe will start at $15,895 when it arrives in dealer showrooms in February 2008. Also returning to the Vibe family for the 2009 model year, an all-wheel drive model will start at $19,495 and the performance-oriented GT model will start at $19,895. All prices include a $585 destination and freight charge.
"Our goal with the new Vibe was to enhance its style and performance without sacrificing functionality and fuel economy," said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. "Every Vibe model now comes with a bold new look, increased engine power and a host of standard safety features, but still gets up to 32 miles per gallon."
The Vibe is powered by a 1.8-liter engine and five-speed manual transmission that can be upgraded to a 2.4-liter engine. Standard safety features include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, six airbags and OnStar.
All-wheel drive and GT models come standard with the 158 hp 2.4-liter engine.
Customers can get a closer look at the 2009 Vibe at www.pontiac.com/2009vibe.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
tekdemon 4:28PM (12/05/2007)
Are they still continuing the weird model year timing that started when the Matrix/Vibe first came out?!
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Kumail 5:35PM (12/05/2007)
well, the front of the new matrix is just horrible and this is a great improvement from the past vibe, i really think it has a shot, hopefully pontiac didnt make everything inside light up red...
Kowell 4:33PM (12/05/2007)
God I hope the Canadian price will drop as well.....as Vibe currently starts about 2000$ more than a Matrix.... i would LOVE to get a Vibe at basic Matrix price.
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MemphisNET 4:37PM (12/05/2007)
Agreed, but I thought the Pontiac versions always had more equip which made them similar in price. I could be wrong, but - any price drop is good.
Kowell 6:47PM (12/05/2007)
Well Matrix starts about 2000 cheaper but equipment price quickly brings it back up to equal or even more expensive than the Vibe. But a basic vibe with a good standard equipment at a basic Matrix price would be a hell of a deal :)
Mattias 4:34PM (12/05/2007)
This car looks a bit like the Corolla Verso. Please that me that happened accidently.
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tankd0g 4:45PM (12/05/2007)
Pretty pricey for a corrola wagon. Too bad they don't offer a base model without all that 'standard' (not free) equipment.
jgp 4:54PM (12/05/2007)
They're both tall wagons built on the Corolla platform. They should be pretty similar.
I'd probably take a Corolla Verso over this though, as the Verso is a real compact MPV with the flexible seating configuration of an MPV.
Joe K. 4:56PM (12/05/2007)
Is it actually stabilitrak or is it VSC? If it is actually Stabilitrak does that mean the Matrix would get that too?
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Guenther 9:23AM (12/06/2007)
'Is it live, or is it memorex?"
Stabilitrac is VSC. It is simply a GM marketing term for the exact same technology everyone else sells under various 3-letter acronyms. In this case, it's the same exact system used on the Matrix and Corolla.
Joe K. 9:50AM (12/06/2007)
There are differences. They are minute, my ultimate question more so is whether the electronics are GM or Denso. The components that Toyota uses for the VSC does faster calculations and all this other crap. I mean i know ultimately they amount to keeping your car from skidding around side-ways, but they do feel different in cars and such....
TriShield 4:56PM (12/05/2007)
This and the Astra are the only decent small cars GM sells. I'd also say the Vibe is once again the better looking of the twins this time around.
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Sandeep 4:57PM (12/05/2007)
Same here- especially after the rebates I thought GM would offer on the Vibe, and the fact that Toyota loves to have everything as an option.
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Wraith 5:07PM (12/05/2007)
If they had released this model a year earlier, I likely would have gotten one.
I was interested in the Vibe, but it was hard finding one with ABS, 4-wheel discs, side airbags, and StabiliTrak. These options were pretty rare (especially all on the same vehicle), but all standard for the 2009s. Plus the AWD and GT options are back. And the base stereo finally looks at least up to par with other GM models. Unfortunately, rear visibility looks a bit worse.
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Larry 5:50PM (12/05/2007)
WHAT? They didn't rename it the G1? (I was astonished at the auto show when I saw the "G5," the model formerly known as Prince, OOPS, I meant "Sunfire!")
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geo.stewart 5:58PM (12/05/2007)
i still want the 180hp XRS, but 158 is better than 128
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seoultrain 1:31AM (12/06/2007)
Any word of a Pontiac Vibe GXP?
ronin 6:39PM (12/05/2007)
You mean they will offer it again in AWD, after dropping that option a couple years ago? Great!
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Xcountryflyer 6:19PM (12/05/2007)
It did surprise me on the last model that the Vibe cost more than the Matrix. It should be cheaper. Maybe GM has to pay more since its done in a joint factory that pretty much is a Toyota factory (NUMMI).
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Colin Smith 6:36PM (12/05/2007)
American cars are sooooo cheap. Lucky people.