The 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be available at as low as $15,895 when it arrives to dealerships in February 2008 with a $585 destination and freight charge included in the price. GM promises that the new vehicle will also be offered as an all-wheel-drive model priced at $19,495 and a more powerful GT trim, which will be only $400 more expensive than the AWD version.
Although the Vibe's new look is rather debatable and leaves much to be desired in terms of design's originality, the car nevertheless seems like a decent upgrade to the current model.
Company is reporting that the 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be motivated by a 1.8-liter engine. Rated at 132 hp (plus 6hp over the outgoing model) and 128 lb-ft of torque, the four-banger is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox but the former may be changed to a more powerful 2.4-liter 158 hp, 162 lb-ft motor (standard for the AWD and the GT models).
It is not yet clear whether the GT model will have an optional 164 hp engine from Yamaha.
The list of standard equipment includes four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, TPMS, six airbags and OnStar system.
The car will hold to the road with either a set of standard 16-inch wheels, or optional 17-inch rims available. The Vibe GT will be offered with more impressive 18-inch alloy wheels and 215/45R18 all-season performance tires.
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Monday, December 24, 2007
2009 Pontiac Vibe will start under $16,000
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Pontiac Announces G8 Pricing
Pontiac today confirmed pricing for its new rear-wheel drive G8 performance sedan will start at $27,595 when it hits the streets in early 2008. The V-8 powered G8 GT will be available for $29,995.
“The G8 represents the next phase in Pontiac’s commitment to bring seductively designed, high-performance vehicles to the showroom floor,” said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. “Our dealers and customers have been anxiously waiting for this vehicle since we first showed it at the Chicago Auto Show in February, so we’re really excited to get this car on the street early next year.”
The G8 is powered by a 3.6-liter VVT V-6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission and comes equipped with a number of standard convenience and safety features, including StabiliTrak electronic stability control, six airbags and OnStar. The G8 GT ups the ante with a 6.0-liter V-8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and additional standard equipment.
Source: General Motors GM
