2003 vibe gt12/8/2023 ![]() Handling is good with standard 16-inch tires, and nimble with optional 17s. Optional 17-inch tires increase harshness further yet.įor a relatively tall wagon, the Vibe corners without undue body lean. AWD models are more jittery over patchy pavement and freeway expansion joints. Ride quality varies somewhat according to model and equipment, but it’s acceptable with 16-inch wheels. Premium-grade gasoline is recommended for the GT regular for other Vibes. A Vibe GT with manual transmission averaged 24.8 mpg. AWD versions with 123 hp averaged 25.4 mpg. Test 2WD models with the 130-hp engine and automatic transmission have averaged 26.6 mpg. Heavier AWD models take about 11.5 seconds to achieve that velocity. Pontiac said the base manual-transmission 2WD Vibe needed about 9.5 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph. In fact, 130-hp models have more usable torque at much lower rpm, and feel almost as strong as the Vibe GT and equivalent Matrix XRS. Vibes competed against vehicles as disparate as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Focus wagon, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Jetta wagon.īoth engines need high rpm to deliver decent power–especially the GT version. So were antitheft and navigation systems, a sunroof, and in-dash CD changer. A power window/mirror/lock package, with keyless entry, also was optional. GTs added alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and special trim.įront-drive Vibes could be equipped with optional 17-inch wheels. A household-type two-prong power outlet sat in the dashboard. Front side airbags were optional curtain side airbags were not offered.Īll Vibes had a separate-opening window in a swing-up tailgate, standard 16-inch wheels, fog lamps, tilt steering wheel, CD player, and air conditioning. GTs included rear disc brakes rather than drums. Antilock braking was standard on AWD and GT models, and optional for the base 2WD Vibe. Unlike the similar Matrix XRS, Vibe GTs were not available with an automatic transmission.ĪWD Vibes were not intended for off-roading, and had the same ride height as their 2WD counterparts. Vibe GTs held a 180-horsepower engine and a six-speed manual gearbox. Engines in AWD models produced 123 horsepower, driving only an automatic transmission. Front-drive base models had 130 horsepower and either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Vibes came in base trim with front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and in sportier GT form with front-drive only. Vibes were built in California rather than Canada and differed in styling and features, but they used the same Toyota-sourced platform and 1.8-liter four-cylinder engines. (NUMMI) facility in Fremont, California.Pontiac’s new crossover compact wagon shared its basic design with Toyota’s 2003 Matrix. The Vibe was jointly developed with Toyota's Matrix at the GM and Toyota owned New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. The power boost comes from a combination of tweaks, including modified heads and the VVTL-i system that increases the intake/exhaust lift when engine speed is high to improve output and fuel efficiency. The GT engine powers the Vibe from 0-60 mph in the low eight-second range. The engine uses variable valve timing and lift (VVTL-i). The performance model, Vibe GT, has a 1.8-liter 180-hp four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission - a powerful combination of 100 hp/liter of specific power output. Vibe will make its mark on the segment not only by offering unprecedented versatility but also by unleashing surprisingly high performance. The convenient, easy-to-use liftglass/liftgate system is designed for optimal accessibility. The front passenger seat folds flat into a worktable. The rear seats fold flat at one touch to create a level load floor - and 57.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. Comfort is a key attribute, as is storage space. It's been tailored to fit the lifestyles of young, active buyers by delivering an unprecedented level of convenience. ![]() Its interior is thoughtfully done and accommodating. It rides tall, has available all-wheel drive, offers innovative storage systems and cargo-hauling capacity, and features strong performance, with a 180-hp engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission on GT models. It offers a spacious, versatile interior in the guise of a compact car, and the features of a sports car, sport wagon and SUV all at the same time. Uniquely combined, the Vibe defies traditional vehicle classification. ![]()
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