2010 Pontiac Vibe Consumer Reviews

i love this car

Written by: gregg n on 10/25/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

i replaced a 2003 base vibe with the 2010 gt. wow! we love it. i do miss the rear opening window, the luggage rack, but it is so fun to drive. i anticipate that my biggest concern in the future will be the paint quality. i fear that pontiac knowing they were shutting down cut back on the amount of paint applied to the car thinking what will the consumer do about it. except for that, i really love the car.

Favorite Features

the seats are great, the 5 speed auto is quite an improvement over the previous auto. the mp3 is great, no more cd's to lug around. the handling is so much fun on our curvey roads. the built in sirius radio and on star are great.

Suggested Improvements

if buick or chevy pick up the vibe, put more paint on it. make the luggage rack either standard or an inexpensive option. add the opening rear window back to the car. put the bluetooth capability into the car, even the less expensive versa and fit have it standard. give the car to buick or chevy.

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happy so far

Written by: duvy on 10/14/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

nice ride overall for a small car, it is fast and runs smooth. bought in august for $ 16000 out the door. base model no power windows or locks,steel rims,but bought aftermarket rims and it looks nicer.

Favorite Features

fast, smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

MPG cannot get more than 23.5 mpg city/highway combined.

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Great Value

Written by: Karen K on 09/12/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

With carpools days now behind me, I was looking to replace my minivan with something that still offered significant cargo space but got better MPG than the non-hybrid SUVs on the market. Chose the 1.8L Vibe and am very happy with it's versatility, handling and economy. At age 52, I got my first speeding ticket while "grooving" to the XM radio tunes when driving it on it's first turnpike ride. I like to think of this ticket as a testament to my enjoyment of the smoothness of the ride and audio system on my new vehicle. With it's excellent safety features, reliable Toyota engine, MPG and interior space, I think the Vibe is an exceptional value.

Favorite Features

MPG, Cargo space, driver seat height adjustability.

Suggested Improvements

Wish alloy wheels were an option.

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A Good Vibe!

Written by: Janda on 09/08/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We picked up our new Vibe just in time for a family trip - loaded the boys, the bikes and the bags and put 700 miles on pretty quickly. This is the best purchase I've ever made - I love it, I'm glad i got one in time and wish they were still making them.

Favorite Features

Driving, handling, space, features and mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Better visibility out the back.

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We love this car

Written by: Love this car on 09/05/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We purchased this car after waiting three months for a Chevy Equinox and we couldn't be happier. We switched from a Saab all wheel drive SUV to a smaller better gas mileage car. The car is very zippy and handles great. Although its size isn't that of an SUV, it does have plenty of room even with a baby. After a full week with this car, we love it. Every Vibe owner we talk to loves their car after 3 or 4 years. This is unusual for any car. We are happy and if you are looking for a decent size car with alot of options for a great price, take a look at a Vibe if you can find one. We couldn't locate many within a 50 mile radius in S. Florida.

Favorite Features

Handling , gas mileage, seats, interior, features and its fun to drive. Smaller engines may not be as fun.

Suggested Improvements

More accessories from GM---design is great.

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nice

Written by: Preston Oles on 08/22/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe GT 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Fun car I can get all my stuff in it or on the roof it does everything I need it to do and then some. Radio is great, head lights are super bright everyone loves the rims (18s on the gt) oh and fun to drive too. Good car for the price. To bad its gone for good. I got one of the last cars with the Pontiac badge and a cool color (orange) I feel lucky!

Favorite Features

Looks, GT only because rims

Suggested Improvements

does not matter i got the last one. Toytoa can make improvements if they want.

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Great Economic and Stylish Choice

Written by: Gary T on 08/20/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The CARS program paved the way for the wife to research cars that achieved 30+ miles per gallon and the Vibe came up as a strong contender in the fuel economy arena. After learning that the current model actually came out in 2009, she proceeded to research reviews on last years model and discovered that the '09 Vibe had achieved a very respectable 9 out of 10 Edmunds ranking and very favorable reviews across the board. Dealer inventory in our area is disappearing at a rapid pace so the Vibe has deservedly caught on in Pontiac's 11th hour exit. We both agree that this is indeed a vehicle that shouts reliability, comfort and economy and if performance is lacking, we don't notice. Impressive!

Favorite Features

The wife loves the smooth body lines and ease of entry and exit. The size of the vehicle is deceiving and hidden somewhere in the roominess of the interior is ample seating for transporting 4 average adults in uncramped comfort. Lots of places to store small items and a roomy cargo area.

Suggested Improvements

I can't really say since we just purchased it this weeked but if anything, the ability to manually turn the headlights off would be one and maybe a few more soft materials in the interior along with door arm-rests. Optional alloy wheels on base models are rare and appear mainly on GT and AWD models.

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Last of the breed

Written by: Dakovich on 08/19/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We purchased the 1.8L with optional Auto tranny. We went with the Vibe over a Scion XD for many reasons. Better looks, better interior, way more comfortable, seats go up/down, tilt/telescope wheel, more room, larger cargo area, similar mpg, still a Toyota basically so equally reliable, and the GM warranty beats the Toyota/Scion one. 1.8L Auto has plenty of juice for us, we're not aggressive drivers but it has get up and go when needed. We like the tight suspension and steering which takes bumps surprisingly well. Not many 1.8L's left around, lots of 2.4L's and AWD's though. We Didn't want to trade mpg for the extra power.

Favorite Features

Hard lined cargo area, put a bag of mulch in there and just sweep out the mess. Cargo area also has rubber runners to keep things from sliding around. OnStar for a year, XM for 3 months. Height adjustable seats. Tilt/telescope wheel. Plenty of cubbies, big glove box. Nice and high seating position.

Suggested Improvements

Going out of production, but adjustable lumbar support would have been nice. Standard tinted rear windows.

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Only OK so far

Written by: Joey S on 08/16/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've had this now less than a week. Purchased with a clunker trade in and GM card points. Never would have picked a GM car otherwise. I'm taking a lot of abuse at work for its ugly exterior styling. I'm experiencing the same issue others have mentioned with the tranny in that it down shifts as soon as you let your foot of the gas. Also with only 140 miles the paint has chipped and is rusted. Nice huh? We'll see what the dealer says but I'm not optimistic. I won't do GM again. Iderad having to deal with the service department.

Favorite Features

Good acceleration. Hopefully good gas mileage. Ease of driving.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission shift points. Better paint quality I see many other posts with paint issues as well.

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Good Soild Car

Written by: ultrawolf on 08/16/2009

Vehicle

2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I drove a '10 Vibe, 1.8L, automatic transmission rental for a week, and put 1100 miles on it, almost all highway miles. My wife and I both own '09 Honda Fits (me-Sport, her-Base). Compared with the Fit, the Vibe has a smoother, softer ride, and the powertrain is also very smooth. It shifts very smoothly and the engine has decent enough power considering it's only a 1.8L. Even downshifting to 3rd gear at 70 MPH climbing hills, the engine doesn't sound like it's going to rev itself to death. Overall, a very competent car. But, compared with the Fit, pretty boring, not at all "sporty". Also, the windows are small, and the high door sills make you feel like you're sitting down in a hole.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride, smooth powertrain - you don't really notice the torque converter going in and out of lockup at all, build quality appears very solid. Good MPG - got 32.3 MPG in 95% highway driving at 70MPH, including hills on the West Virginia TPK.

Suggested Improvements

While smooth riding, the engine is a little buzzy reving 3000+ RPM at 70 MPH in 4th gear. Could use a 5-speed automatic like the Fit. I personally don't like the dashboard layout - too high, like a kid took a cardboard box and stuck a steering wheel in the side. Seats could use more support.

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