Originally, a 2002 Toyota car, the Pontiac Vibe is a product of the New United Motor manufacturing Inc. The Pontiac Vibe is identical to the Toyota Voltz, except for its different badging and right hand drive. It is a mechanical counter part of the Toyota Matrix based on the Toyota Corollas E platform. Its body is a 5door hatch back type with a front engine and a four wheel drive layout.

The Pontiac Vibe was created to suit the modern tastes- small in size but spacious cabin, easy and smooth to ride, sporty, economical on fuel, powerful engine features.

Pontiac Vibe Standard Features
The Pontiac Vibe has undergone constant remodeling over the years to produce the stylish models seen today. The face lifts have been based around the general standard features of the Pontiac Vibe. The idea was to have a small car in which people would ride stress free.

Some of its standard features include a CD player, a tilt staring wheel, air conditioning system, powered accessories, cruise control, space and safety items like the airbags and advanced stability system.

Almost every year has seen the invention of a newest version of the Pontiac Vibe. The 2007 Pontiac Vibe had features like a computerized tracking system and anti locking systems which were rare then, the 2009 model though similar to the Toyota Matrix was assembled at the NUMMI plant in California. The 2010 Pontiac Vibe has a 5door wagon with tuned suspension system.

Latest Pontiac Vibe Features
The 2011 Pontiac is equipped with air conditioning, CD player, two prong house hold power hold style outlet and two standard automotive power outlets. The latest Pontiac vibe is a 5 seater, spacious and can carry up to 57 cubit feet of cargo with a net system for the cargo with various roof racks.

The well developed engine power of the latest model has a 18 liter four cylinder engine with high tech valve timing with pocket rocket status horse power of 126. Also highlighted is its six speed gear box and more modern engine features for outstanding acceleration capacity. With the rising fuel demands, the Pontiac Vibe 2011 model is economical in fuel consumption with a capacity of about 33mpg highway/26 mpg city.

Pontiac Vibe 2012 design is already out with improved engine and horsepower plus a power plant connected to a standard 5 speed manual transition. This power plant can accelerate the car at a high pace. Inclusive are the standard features of a Pontiac Vibe.

The Pontiac Vibe whose reliability score is at 8o% according to JD Power and Associates, has been proven to have maintained its quality and dependability over the years. Stories about it being faced out are worrying but the company has assured its buyers of warranty guarantees.

The car in front is said to always be a Toyota, with the Pontiac vibes’ changing faces, you may not always have to see one Pontiac make in front of you but the Pontiac vibe is bound to be a favorite among many people today.