Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price

Perian · 12-05-2007, 04:48 PM

Source: General Motors

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.

Perian · 12-05-2007, 04:48 PM

Wow - That's quite a bargain!

Almost a 6% price drop with quite a few options now made standard makes the drop close to 10%!

Realistic pricing = fewer incentives and better resale value. That's a good 'vibe' for the customer...

uvaeeman · 12-05-2007, 04:53 PM

Not shabby at all given the utility and pretty good economy. Makes me curious what a 2009 Corolla & 2009 Matrix base price will be... IIRC for the original Vibe/Matrix, the Vibe started out a little bit more expensive?

SaabKing · 12-05-2007, 05:00 PM

It is easy for them to reduce the price, as it is a mild refresh of the current model.

uvaeeman · 12-05-2007, 05:02 PM

Also interesting for comparison, the HHR base price is $16835 which includes a 149hp 2.2L ECOTEC that makes 21MPG city/30MPG highway. The HHR 2.4L makes 172hp and MPG 20/28 ($18525 using 1LT w/ 5-speed manual & 2.4L engine upgrade).

Mcmflow · 12-05-2007, 05:03 PM

Wow, that is a great price! I can't wait to see it in person. I really liked the last gen. also. One of my top small car picks!

I-Love-Pontiac · 12-05-2007, 05:25 PM

Good. The old Vibe was way too much.

tgagneguam · 12-05-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

Wow - That's quite a bargain!

Almost a 6% price drop with quite a few options now made standard makes the drop close to 10%!

Realistic pricing = fewer incentives and better resale value...

Yes, on both accounts, Perian. Doesn't hurt the Division's image, either.

Quote:

That's a good 'vibe' for the customer...

Oy vay, that hurt!

tripowergto · 12-05-2007, 05:51 PM

I saw the new Vibe at the San Fran auto show and was very impressed with the commanding presence the new model puts forth. The designers obviously used the new G8 nose for inspiration but the new Vibe actually looks like it has a little attitude in it's design stance(much better then the new Matrix) The nearby outgoing model seemed almost feminine in comparison.

mkaresh · 12-05-2007, 06:04 PM

They priced the first gen Vibe a little too high, and about $1,500 above the Matrix. And the typical GM rebate is...

But, actually, they rarely if ever put a substantial rebate on the Vibe.

I'll get full pricing into my database, for thorough comparisons, as soon as I get my hands on it. Has anyone seen options pricing anywhere?

I-Love-Pontiac · 12-05-2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripowergto

I saw the new Vibe at the San Fran auto show and was very impressed with the commanding presence the new model puts forth. The designers obviously used the new G8 nose for inspiration but the new Vibe actually looks like it has a little attitude in it's design stance(much better then the new Matrix) The nearby outgoing model seemed almost feminine in comparison.

That's one thing I like about the new vibe. Even though it does have a bloated look from some angles, it looks really aggressive. Especially from the front.

CJ Thunder · 12-05-2007, 06:13 PM

2.0 Ecotec DI Turbo AWD version and I might buy this little wagon, otherwise I don't see the thrill of these little things. To each his own, but it is a good deal either way you look at it.

usa1 · 12-05-2007, 06:13 PM

I watched the Vibe unveil ("Vibeslam") on the Pontiac web site. Wow. It was so lame, it made me sad for the poor singers up there.

**Rex Raider** · 12-05-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaabKing

It is easy for them to reduce the price, as it is a mild refresh of the current model.

It's an all new vehicle.

mbukukanyau · 12-05-2007, 07:00 PM

Its not all new. Toyota is still using this updated Chasis for the Corolla. Look at the dimensions. Its the same little car. No Wonder Toyotaboy has soo much cash.
Even the powertrain is a rehash

To find out, just drive a current Cobalt back to back with a current corolla. You will be amazed how luxurious a Cobalt will feel, due to its superior chassis

12-05-2007, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,048	Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price Source: General Motors 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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Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,048	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price Wow - That's quite a bargain! Almost a 6% price drop with quite a few options now made standard makes the drop close to 10%! Realistic pricing = fewer incentives and better resale value. That's a good 'vibe' for the customer...

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uvaeeman 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Drives: 1998 White Bonneville SE Posts: 295	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price Not shabby at all given the utility and pretty good economy. Makes me curious what a 2009 Corolla & 2009 Matrix base price will be... IIRC for the original Vibe/Matrix, the Vibe started out a little bit more expensive?

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SaabKing 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Drives: Me: 2003 Saab 93 SS Wife: 2008 Saturn VUE XR Posts: 278	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price It is easy for them to reduce the price, as it is a mild refresh of the current model.

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uvaeeman 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Drives: 1998 White Bonneville SE Posts: 295	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price Also interesting for comparison, the HHR base price is $16835 which includes a 149hp 2.2L ECOTEC that makes 21MPG city/30MPG highway. The HHR 2.4L makes 172hp and MPG 20/28 ($18525 using 1LT w/ 5-speed manual & 2.4L engine upgrade). Last edited by uvaeeman : 12-05-2007 at 05:07 PM.

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Mcmflow 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Drives: 2008 Honda Accord EX V6 2002 Ford Ranger I4 Posts: 402	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price Wow, that is a great price! I can't wait to see it in person. I really liked the last gen. also. One of my top small car picks!

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mkaresh 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,394	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price They priced the first gen Vibe a little too high, and about $1,500 above the Matrix. And the typical GM rebate is... But, actually, they rarely if ever put a substantial rebate on the Vibe. I'll get full pricing into my database, for thorough comparisons, as soon as I get my hands on it. Has anyone seen options pricing anywhere? __________________ truedelta.com More useful reliability research -- need more GM vehicles! Real-world fuel economy Price comparisons, quick and thorough

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CJ Thunder 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,313	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price 2.0 Ecotec DI Turbo AWD version and I might buy this little wagon, otherwise I don't see the thrill of these little things. To each his own, but it is a good deal either way you look at it. __________________ He that displays too often his wife and his wallet is in danger of having both of them borrowed. Benjamin Franklin MOOLA!

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usa1 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,585	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price I watched the Vibe unveil ("Vibeslam") on the Pontiac web site. Wow. It was so lame, it made me sad for the poor singers up there.

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mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 7,996	Re: Pontiac Vibe Gets More Standard Features At A Lower Price Its not all new. Toyota is still using this updated Chasis for the Corolla. Look at the dimensions. Its the same little car. No Wonder Toyotaboy has soo much cash. Even the powertrain is a rehash To find out, just drive a current Cobalt back to back with a current corolla. You will be amazed how luxurious a Cobalt will feel, due to its superior chassis __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren Last edited by mbukukanyau : 12-05-2007 at 07:02 PM.

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