2010 Pontiac Vibe 4dr HB FWD w/1SA

• 2010 Pontiac Vibe Review Summary
• 2010 Pontiac Vibe Review Handling
• 2010 Pontiac Vibe Review Safety
• 2010 Pontiac Vibe Noteworthy

2010 Pontiac Vibe Review Summary
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe, ranked 10th by ACG in the Affordable Small Cars class, is a practical and economic car with a modern twist. Although seemingly small from in its exterior appearance, the Vibe has immense cargo capacity. In fact, some have even compared the Vibe’s hauling and cargo capacities to that of an SUV. Many reviewers agree that it is the perfect combination of nimbleness and spaciousness. This is a versatile car, accommodating diverse customers from large families because of its impressive cargo space, to young drivers because of the modern technology it is equipped with, such as high voltage outlets and auxiliary jacks. The Vibe’s base model comes standard with cloth seats, while the sport model is equipped with leather interior. After a complete overhaul to the 2009 Vibe model, the 2010 model remains unchanged. Both the base and sport models include a long list of standard and available features, such as front and rear cup holders, rear cargo cover, and cargo tie downs. The base model is available with a four cylinder, 1.4 or 2.8 liter engine with 5-speed manual transmission, or a four cylinder 2.8 liter with automatic transmission and all wheel drive. The Vibe GT has a 2.4 liter engine with a four-speed manual transmission. Although the Vibe gets an efficient 26mpg city/32mpg hwy, the number drops to 21mpg city/29mpg hwy for the 2.4 liter engine size and 20mpg city/26 mpg hwy for the base model with all wheel drive. In addition to the Vibe’s eye-catching exterior, reviewers agree its interior is driver-oriented and easy to navigate with simple, easy to use controls. The Vibe also offers On Star capability, which acts as a GPS as well as a safety device in case of emergencies. Overall, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe is a fantastic, versatile car for the price with plenty of options and trims to choose from in addition to immense cargo space.

2010 Pontiac Vibe Review Handling
Although lacking some of the punch and power that reviewers expected with the 1.8 liter engine, most agree that the Vibe handles responsively and comfortably. The 2.4 liter engine offers a faster-paced, adrenaline rush driving experience because of its peppier engine. Anti-lock brakes, located at each corner of the Vibe, make inclement weather and treacherous road conditions easier for the Vibe driver to handle.

2010 Pontiac Vibe Review Safety
The Vibe comes equipped with front, rear, and side airbags, stability and traction control, driver and passenger head restraints, and On Star capability. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded five stars to the Vibe in driver and front-passenger protection in head-on collisions. Rear crash protection and head restraint only received an ''acceptable'' rating. U.S. News gives the Vibe an overall safety rating of 9.2.

2010 Pontiac Vibe Noteworthy
Edmund’s calls the 2010 Pontiac Vibe ''one of the most practical compact hatchbacks on the market.'' It also ranked ''excellent'' and ''very good'' in safety and reliability, respectively. The Vibe maintains all of the features of the 2009 in an updated version. J.D. Power and Associates gave the Vibe 8 out of 10 in the predicted reliability rating.