Pontiac Vibe First Generation
The 2000-2006 Vibe was available in an economy base trim, an AWD mid trim, and the more powerful GT sport trim.
The powertrains available for this car are a 1.8 L inline 4-cylinder 16-valve engine made by Toyota producing 126 hp (94 kW) in the base model (manual or automatic transmission), 118 hp in the all-wheel drive (automatic only), or a version with VVTL-i producing 164 hp (122 kW) for the GT (6-speed manual only). The Vibe was at one point the most fuel-efficient vehicle sold by GM in North America, but that was no longer the case with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s revised testing procedures in 2008.
Although Vibe and Matrix are similar in design, the two brands actually use several different, brand-specific components for their heating and air conditioning systems. These components include the A/C compressor and related hoses, heater hoses, heater core, and serpentine belt.
There were some minor changes between model years. The Vibe was first made in 2002 and went on sale as a 2003 model. Power ratings for the first three model years were slightly higher, with the GT up to 180 hp (134 kW), the base model rated at 130 hp (97 kW) and the all-wheel drive model rated at 123 hp (92 kW). ). Engine power claims were lowered in 2006 as a result of Toyota’s retesting of its engines to the new Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) rating standard. The GT and all-wheel drive versions were discontinued for the 2007 model year due to poor sales and new federal emission standards.
2007 pontiac vibe
The front fascia was facelifted for the 2005 model year. In an attempt to “converge” the look of Pontiac, the front grille was restyled to resemble the look of the Pontiac Solstice, also adopted by other vehicles in the Pontiac lineup. The 2003-2004 Vibes had a front grille that more closely resembled the discontinued Pontiac Aztek.
First generation Vibe/Matrix/Corolla odometers do not have the ability to “run” 299,999 km or 299,999 mi. There is no recovery or “fix” currently available for this. Mileage must be manually monitored until a solution is found.
