2008/9 Pontiac Vibe

Like its Toyota Matrix twin, the Pontiac Vibe has been reinvigorated for the 2009 model year. Unlike the 2009 Toyota Matrix, though, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe has undergone a more subtle restyling, at least from the front. Clear taillights are the big news out back, while the biggest changes to the interior include a cleaner steering wheel, a better-looking stereo head unit, and a three-window gauge cluster.

Do the new visual cues of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe make it better equipped to compete with the Matrix and other five-door competitors? Decide for yourself with the photos below.