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Style and practicality.
2005 Vibe Review Summary & Specifications
The Pontiac Vibe is roomy, versatile and economical, and new safety options further its appeal. Vibe features an innovative cargo system and house current on tap for laptops and other electrical appliances. Vibe offers an extensive list of standard equipment in all three models, though power windows and door locks are extra-cost options. And it benefits from Toyota quality standards.The standard model seems the smartest buy, while the all-wheel-drive model adds all-weather capability. We found the Vibe GT less compelling. It's nearly $3,000 more than the standard model and the engine and suspension tuning are not conducive to pleasant motoring around town.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Pontiac Vibe ($16,915); Vibe AWD ($20,240); Vibe GT ($19,890) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 130-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 123-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 180-hp 1.8-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, driver and front passenger height-adjustable shoulder belts with pretensioners and force limiters, shoulder belts for all three rear-seat passengers, child safety rear door locks, LATCH child safety seat system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS, side-impact airbags, head curtain side airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fremont, California |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-762-2737 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.pontiac.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16915 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Pontiac Vibe ($16,915) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with CD player, 205/55R-16 all-season tires, height-adjustable driver's seat, one-touch fold flat rear seats, fold-flat front passenger seat, rear cargo track system with adjustable tie-downs, cargo security cover, nine storage compartments, rear liftgate with separate-opening glass, mobile phone holder, tachometer, outside temperature monitor, carpeted floor mats, variable intermittent wipers, daytime running lights with twilight sentinel, fog lamps, power mirrors, roof rack, two-prong household-style power outlet, two 12-volt automotive-style outlets |
| Destination Charge | 560 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Power Group ($850) includes power door locks, remote entry, power windows, cruise control; Moons & Tunes package ($840) includes power glass sunroof and 200-watt premium audio system with six speakers; 16-inch alloy wheels ($440) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 19165 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 130 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 125 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 29/36 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 171.9/69.9/62.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/51.7/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/47.8/36.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 54.1 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam axle with trailing link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 2701 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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