2009 Pontiac Vibe caught

**Rex Raider** · 08-16-2007, 05:54 PM

genvibe.com has found these pictures:

More pics:
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=29557

stevecmh · 08-16-2007, 05:55 PM

looks good.. looks like the Torrent headlight.. i like the interior .. looks fancy. cool gauge cluster.. the lines of the vehicle look better too

JonathanRohr · 08-16-2007, 06:02 PM

yeah the gauge cluster looks pretty interesting..

I'm not to wild about the shifter being ON the dash.. i always hated that and couldnt imagine driving a stick for extended periods of time, having to hold my arm suspended in space.

But, it seems common these days so someone must like it..

GotAWD · 08-16-2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonathanRohr

yeah the gauge cluster looks pretty interesting..

I'm not to wild about the shifter being ON the dash.. i always hated that and couldnt imagine driving a stick for extended periods of time, having to hold my arm suspended in space.

Its pretty good position its not that far out since its higher up and closer to you. But in the pic it does look out of place.

1931Chevy · 08-16-2007, 06:11 PM

I think this is old news from 3 days ago http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...52#post1141952

sa_seahawker · 08-16-2007, 06:15 PM

tamatt27 · 08-16-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931Chevy

I think this is old news from 3 days ago http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...52#post1141952

Werd

**nadepalma** · 08-16-2007, 06:22 PM

Looks good -- I think that it's a good update and follows along the lines of the current car.

I wonder what they will call it as it seems the idea of continuing the Vibe name is in some doubt....

kenman923 · 08-16-2007, 07:11 PM

Looks good, although I don't think it's consistent with Pontiac's plan to go to all RWD vehicles. I almost wonder if this will end up being sold as a Chevy.

tamatt27 · 08-16-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenman923

Looks good, although I don't think it's consistent with Pontiac's plan to go to all RWD vehicles. I almost wonder if this will end up being sold as a Chevy.

I doubt it...I'd rather Pontiac have something like the Astra, than the Vibe personally.

PontiacBixler · 08-16-2007, 07:31 PM

So should I not hold my breath for a possible return to AWD?

poncho1982 · 08-16-2007, 07:36 PM

Why does Pontiac keep on with this crap. The Vibe is, and by the looks of the redesign, still is, an ugly car. It's out of place in Pontiac's current and future lineup. They have the G5, as bad as it is, why do they think they need this. Tell Toyota to stick it.

**Ming** · 08-16-2007, 07:57 PM

As a GM fan I have little good to say about GM depending on Toyota technology for a small Pontiac car - even though I'd probably like the car on its merits alone.

I know the history of NUMMI, but consider it an anachronism, especially in the face of Toyota taking GM's place as #1 automaker. It's one thing to depend on a scrappy company like Suzuki or Daewoo for your small cars. Its completely another to sell Toyota engines, transmissions and platforms under a Pontiac badge and call it a "good thing".

Sometimes "It will sell good" isn't enough to justify a competitor's car in your lineup. Especially when the media is making a big deal of how GM is being overtaken by that competitor. And when the car has very little in the way of "GM Engineering" in it. To be frank, its embarassing.

ANT · 08-16-2007, 08:16 PM

i love the oval cluster on the lower right

oh sweet 200 posts

GMObsession6 · 08-16-2007, 08:20 PM

I cant wait to see the whole thing. i think this looks great. a huge upgrade

08-16-2007, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,787	2009 Pontiac Vibe caught genvibe.com has found these pictures: More pics: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=29557 __________________ Sure, I drive a Toyota, but at least I don't have to pay for it.

08-16-2007, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
stevecmh 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 03' Pierce Saber Fire Engine Posts: 3,259	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught looks good.. looks like the Torrent headlight.. i like the interior .. looks fancy. cool gauge cluster.. the lines of the vehicle look better too

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08-16-2007, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,636	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught Looks good -- I think that it's a good update and follows along the lines of the current car. I wonder what they will call it as it seems the idea of continuing the Vibe name is in some doubt.... __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried" -Winston Churchill "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress" -John Adams

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08-16-2007, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenman923 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2009 Acura TSX Posts: 2,632	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught Looks good, although I don't think it's consistent with Pontiac's plan to go to all RWD vehicles. I almost wonder if this will end up being sold as a Chevy. __________________ Current: 2009 Acura TSX Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Saturn L300 1993 Saturn SL2 1986 Nissan Sentra

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PontiacBixler 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Pontiac G6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 912	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught So should I not hold my breath for a possible return to AWD? __________________ God, I still can't believe that the GTO is getting yet another chance while the Firebird has to sit out yet again.... How many times is the b@st@rd child going to get at bat before the venerated veteran gets to return to the game??? Lutz, Wagoner.... time to go to the retirement home.... You've left your keys in the fridge one too many times.

08-16-2007, 07:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
poncho1982 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 1995 Camaro Z28 Posts: 834	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught Why does Pontiac keep on with this crap. The Vibe is, and by the looks of the redesign, still is, an ugly car. It's out of place in Pontiac's current and future lineup. They have the G5, as bad as it is, why do they think they need this. Tell Toyota to stick it. __________________ "It's starting to hit me like a ....ummmm... two ton heavy thing" Current car: 1995 Camaro Z28 Current Car #2 : 1998 Monte Carlo

08-16-2007, 07:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 13,421	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught As a GM fan I have little good to say about GM depending on Toyota technology for a small Pontiac car - even though I'd probably like the car on its merits alone. I know the history of NUMMI, but consider it an anachronism, especially in the face of Toyota taking GM's place as #1 automaker. It's one thing to depend on a scrappy company like Suzuki or Daewoo for your small cars. Its completely another to sell Toyota engines, transmissions and platforms under a Pontiac badge and call it a "good thing". Sometimes "It will sell good" isn't enough to justify a competitor's car in your lineup. Especially when the media is making a big deal of how GM is being overtaken by that competitor. And when the car has very little in the way of "GM Engineering" in it. To be frank, its embarassing. __________________ The Latest: Necromancer A Web Browser for the Commodore 64?

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ANT 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SINY... or gaytown usa(manalapan NJ) at least i can hear racewaypark from here Drives: 2005 satin silver mustang Posts: 408	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught i love the oval cluster on the lower right oh sweet 200 posts __________________ LETS GO YANKEES! clap clap clapclapclap FORZA GIALLOROSSI Azzurri: Campioni del Mondo then:1995.5 isuzu rodeo now:2005 ford mustang(yeah i know im an A$$hole) hopefully sooner than later: 2011 chevy CAMARO Z/28

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GMObsession6 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Palm Desert, CA Drives: 2007 Saturn AURA XE Posts: 215	Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe caught I cant wait to see the whole thing. i think this looks great. a huge upgrade __________________ Past car: 1997 Cavalier - 230,000 miles Current car: 2007 Aura XE

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