Pontiac Vibe

Combining the engineering, design and marketing efforts of both General Motors and Toyota, the Pontiac Vibe is a sporty, compact hatchback-style car intended for a younger, entry-level demographic. First appearing in 2003, the Pontiac Vibe was initially offered with three different trim options, from the basic model to the AWD mid-range variant, culminating in the GT sport package that delivered more power and better performance. However, the GT trim option and the AWD package were canceled in 2007, due to sluggish sales and toughened emissions laws. However, all-wheel drive would later reappear in the model’s second generation. Read the rest of this entry »