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2006 Pontiac Vibe Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2006 Pontiac Vibe is a sporty wagon/mini-SUV or crossover. Whatever you decide to call it, it's been a big hit for GM, appealing to a youthful market looking for zippy performance as well as practical cargo hauling versatility that suits an active lifestyle.
The 2006 Vibe comes in three trims -- base front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and the sporty GT. All feature a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder DOHC engine, but the GT's has been souped up to hit 164-hp to the 126-hp in the front-wheel drive and 118 in the AWD (undoubtedly because of the extra weight). A 5-speed manual is standard, except on the GT, which comes with a 6-speed manual transmission.
New for 2006 are some instrument updates and a more ergonomically designed center console. Leather seats are a new option as well. Though the 2006 Vibe comes standard with air conditioning, CD, and power windows, more power features, cruise control, OnStar, and a sunroof are favorite options. Rear seats fold flat and the passenger seat also folds down for enough room to fit a passed out basketball player.
Owners love the storage configuration possibilities as well as the overall leg and headroom for passengers. Gas mileage (30/36 mpg) is outstanding, and the engine is powerful enough to add some zip to the driving experience. Drivers also like the AWD capability in their 2006 Vibe. Some common dislikes include excessive road and engine noise and a tendency for a rough ride. Many want more horsepower.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2006 Pontiac Vibe
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by Brian G
May 16, 2024
Toyota quality, fuel economy and cargo room make the Vibe a great valueMay 16, 2024
by Anonymous
Mar 28, 2022
Toyota made the Pontiac Vibe, and as such it’s one of the most sought after cars since the start of all this world ending crap! They never die, and will run forever!Mar 28, 2022
by Anonymous
Dec 15, 2020
Cruise control. Comfortable on long or short trips. Great fuel economy. Parts are not expensive. ReliableDec 15, 2020
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by Brian G
May 16, 2024
Toyota quality, fuel economy and cargo room make the Vibe a great valueMay 16, 2024
by Anonymous
Mar 28, 2022
Toyota made the Pontiac Vibe, and as such it’s one of the most sought after cars since the start of all this world ending crap! They never die, and will run forever!Mar 28, 2022
by Anonymous
Dec 15, 2020
Cruise control. Comfortable on long or short trips. Great fuel economy. Parts are not expensive. ReliableDec 15, 2020
by Oliver K
Nov 30, 2020
This was a great car. Drove nice. Felt solid. I would get another.Nov 30, 2020
by Ana B
Nov 01, 2020
Love it adore it something for a car seat quiet compactNov 01, 2020
by Randy G
May 11, 2020
Although I had a 2003 Pontiac Vibe, it was , by far, one of the most reliable cars that I have ever owned (I am in my 60s). After driving it for 3 years, I finally sold my car - it has 289,000 miles on it. If he engine light hadnt come on (and be too expensive for my budget), I would still be driving it .
I loved the body style and fold down rear seats - allowing for a huge amout of space to pack/store items.
I am now out looking for the same or similar model!!!May 11, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 26, 2013
This auto has been trustworthy; front seats are comfortable for long road trips; lots of cargo room when rear seats are folded down. Engine and Transmission are above par, and the surrounding exterior plastic acts as a salt and road grime bumper to prevent rust; there are also plastic plates in behind the rotors that act to prevent dust and salt these are nice features for Northern Climates.Oct 26, 2013
by Anonymous
May 05, 2012
Good value for your money if you can tolerate oil leak. It has a solid feel on the road with good feedback. A/C is mild with replacement compressor. Transmission has been solid. I now have Continental Pro Contact EcoPlus tires on front. It runs consistently 26-27 mpg mixed driving.
This would be a good young driver car.May 05, 2012
by Thomas L
Aug 03, 2010
Fairly low amount of ponies (140?) and doesn't look all too great, but it gets from points A to B. It's nice that it's a hatch though, give's extra storage room in the trunk, especially when everyone has baggage. Lol.Aug 03, 2010
by Anonymous
Sep 29, 2009
I love the way the car handles; the height of the car is perfect for me, I am 5'2". However when I back up the brakes squeal. The dealer says it is normal for this car. I cannot stand it and have complained numerous times to corp. customer services. I am about to try to write to the pres. of Gm. Any suggestions? Otherwise I love driving my vibe. Sep 29, 2009
by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2009
all right for a small familly, handles well on all terran. great gas milage fun to drive. driver seets could be a bit more coffortable but all and all a really good little care. the hatch back is very handy.Aug 08, 2009
by Sabrina C
Nov 13, 2008
Best car we've ever owned. It has just shy of 100k and we haven't had to replace the brakes or anything on it at all!!! Since we've owned more GM's over the last 8 years than you can shake a stick at, this car is making me a fan of Toyota instead of GM since most of it is made by Toyota. Nov 13, 2008
by Andrew M
Jun 26, 2008
Overall the car is pretty nice Jun 26, 2008
by Tom I
Apr 19, 2008
room, ride, comfort, flexibility, great little carApr 19, 2008
by Aaron S
Apr 15, 2008
Served it's purpose, too small for more than one car seat.Apr 15, 2008
by Stephanie A
Mar 03, 2008
Grear car!!! It is a combination of several of my past carsMar 03, 2008
What users have asked
I would like to know if ponn.vibe comes in all wheel or 4 wheel drive?thx
Thank You, tammy ezell@yahoo.ccom
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Lower siding of my car is coming loose.
As seen in the picture the siding below the doors is coming loose. Is there any kind of sealant I could use to close it up? Or is there a clip that came loose that needs to be reinstalled?
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My low beam headlights both don't work but my high beams do, how do I get my low beams to work again?
I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe and both of my low beam headlights went out at the same time. My high beams still work and so do the fog lights. I tried replacing the ACDelco D6253C GM Original Equipment Turn Signal, Headlamp, Headlamp Dimmer, and Fog Lamp Switch with Lever by the steering wheel but that was not the problem. I tried new headlamps, a new headlight plug in and that wasn't the problem. I'm going to try a new RY302 Relay fuse tonight. Not sure what slot to stick it in on the fuse box under the hood. Any ideas? I'm at wits end. Any other ideas on how to fix my problem? Thanks much for your input! Greatly appreciate it.
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Water pump
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2006 Pontiac Vibe Pricing
Original MSRP
$16,990 to $20,665Price range
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Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: storage organizer
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Locks
Power door locks: remote
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Locks
Power door locks: remote
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Locks
Power door locks: remote
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent