#TOYOTA PONTIAC VIBE 2007 DRIVER#

Inside, the driver was welcomed by a similar ambient as the rest of the Vibe's range, albeit the binocular-style dials featured red lettering and needles. In addition, the door-mirror caps were no longer black, and at the front, the bumper received a more aggressive styling with an apron on the lower side flanked by two round foglights. In the GT trim level, the Vibe featured body-colored bumpers and side protections. It just tried to offer something different and more useful for its customers. With the GT version, Pontiac aimed at the hot-hatch segment. But the Matrix/Vibe GT was a daring task, and both manufacturers understood that failure could be supported better if shared, and that was exactly what happened with the duo and was one of the reasons why the Pontiac brand was axed as a brand. This kind of cross-brand badge engineering process was unusual for competing companies and more often seen between brands within the same family. Toyota and General Motors joined forces and developed the Matrix for the Japanese automaker and Vibe GT for Pontiac. Pontiac introduced the Vibe GT in 2003 as a mix of more vehicles, creating one of the best crossovers on the market, but it was too daring for those times. The most basic model had a price of around $16.000 and could go up to $20.000 for the most equipped Vibe. The standard features on the Vibe included ABS, traction control, 6 airbags and the On-Star system that included automatic crash notification and stolen vehicle location assistance. Inside the cabin of the Vibe were high quality plastics, although the design was not out of the ordinary and was nothing luxurious.

#TOYOTA PONTIAC VIBE 2007 MANUAL#

The base price of the GT was around $19,000 and could come with an optional $700 sunroof.įull description and technical specificationsĪn all-wheel-drive system was also available and was mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox only, unlike the front-wheel-drive that could be mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox as well. All seats were folding flat to ease carrying long items. The trunk space could be extended by folding all seats besides the driver’s. The ride with the GT model was improved with the multi-link independent rear suspension that provided a better driving control. Standard on the GT models was the 2.-4-liter engine developing 158 hp and users could choose between the standard 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The GT models were equipped with standard leather upholstery and a 3-spoke steering wheel. The Vibe was also available in a GT trim level and had a more aggressive look with the roof spoiler, the large fog lamps, the lower intake ducts and the polished exhaust tips. The profile of the Vibe got us thinking about a coupe shape, due to the rising belt line and the sloping roof line, but it was still a 4-door wagon. Larger than the model introduced in 2003, the crossover-like hatchback was taller than many other cars and still drove like a sedan, with a good precise steering and a good suspension. It offered lots of versatility due to the powerful engines available, along with impressive cargo space and great fuel consumption. Dash kit, wiring harness, solder, and electrical tape was all that was required for the change.The Pontiac Vibe was a compact 4-door hatchback with a sporty styling. No re-locating the radio to the trunk or any other nonsense like that. I upgraded to an aftermarket radio in my sisters Corolla and it was very easy. I would be willing to bet a Matrix radio can be had for cheap. I don't think Toyota uses the same electronics in the radio. At the time of the recalls my grandfather was hoping to pick up a Matrix for cheap and was informed they were not allowed to be sold till the parts arrived to fix the recall. It just wasn't given the same attention in the media. When you take a close look at each car, look close at the fit of the body parts, toyota fits like a glove, vibe like a loose sweater. Was thinking of replacing it, but if the electronics are intregrated, whats the cost? One think I noticed is when Toyota was doing recalls on the Matrix, GM issued no recall on the Vibe, hopefully its a different part in each car. Had it replaced 3 times, serviced 5 times and still a piece of crap. Telman wrote: ↑Oh man, I am ticked to hear that the radio is pricey to replace as I have had nothing but problems with it since day 1.

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