Pricing Announced for 2009 Pontiac Vibe

Pontiac have released pricing information for their upcoming crossover vehicle that fuses versatility with a sports car 'vibe'. The 2009 model year Vibe will start at $15,895 when it enters showrooms in February next year, with four-wheel drive and performance-oriented GT models starting at $19,495 and $19,895 respectively.

The Vibe is a vehicle offering stylish design and performance "without sacrificing functionality and fuel economy". As such, the new Pontiac is packed with 1,400 litres of 'everyday versatility' and fuel efficency of up to 32 miles per gallon, but styled from the outset to produce a more muscular but graceful design. Two punchier 1.8 and 2.4-litre powertrains now feature to deliver an enhanced driving style all the while upping safety specification with ABS, electronic stability control, six airbags and OnStar.

For further information and a closer look, see our full piece on the new Vibe and our extensive photo gallery.

Press Release

Pontiac today confirmed pricing for the 2009 Vibe will start at $15,895 when it arrives in dealer showrooms in February 2008. Also returning to the Vibe family for the 2009 model year, an all-wheel drive model will start at $19,495 and the performance-oriented GT model will start at $19,895. All prices include a $585 destination and freight charge.

�Our goal with the new Vibe was to enhance its style and performance without sacrificing functionality and fuel economy,� said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. �Every Vibe model now comes with a bold new look, increased engine power and a host of standard safety features, but still gets up to 32 miles per gallon.�

The Vibe is powered by a 1.8-liter engine and five-speed manual transmission that can be upgraded to a 2.4-liter engine. Standard safety features include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, six airbags and OnStar. All-wheel drive and GT models come standard with the 158 hp 2.4-liter engine.

Customers can get a closer look at the 2009 Vibe at www.pontiac.com/2009vibe.