2010 Pontiac Vibe Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The popular 2010 Pontiac Vibe remains virtually unchanged after a comprehensive re-design in ’09. Versatile yet sporty, the 2010 Vibe is a five-passenger, five-door wagon that takes many of its mechanical and cabin features from Toyota’s Matrix hatchback. The Vibe’s exterior, however, is all Pontiac, as is the specially tuned suspension.
The 2010 front-wheel-drive Vibe offers two trim levels, Base and GT, as well as two engine choices, the standard 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) and an available 2.4-liter I4. In addition, two transmissions, the standard five-speed manual and an available five-speed auto-manual transmission, are offered. Pontiac also offers an all-wheel-drive Base Vibe.
The standard 1.8-liter I4 puts out 132 hp at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. The EPA estimates 26/32 mpg for the 1.8-liter engine with the standard manual transmission. The available 2.4-liter I4 power plant generates 158 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. With the available five-speed auto-manual transmission, the 2.4-liter I4 gets an EPA-estimated 20/26 mpg.
Besides an impressive 49 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded down, standard appearance, convenience, and comfort features for the Base 2010 Vibe include front bucket seats, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, power mirrors, floormats in front and rear, 16-inch steel wheels, OnStar telecommunications, a hands-free phone, and a single-CD player with four speakers. The AWD Base trim adds the five-speed auto-manual transmission and air-conditioning as standard equipment.
The 2010 Vibe GT adds such standard features as leather-trimmed upholstery, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, cabin air filtration, and a 320-watt audio system with seven Monsoon premium speakers and a subwoofer. Appearance, comfort, and convenience options for the 2010 Pontiac Vibe include upgraded paint, a power sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a theft deterrent system.
Safety isn’t slighted in the 2010 Vibe, with such standard safety features as four-wheel disc ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, the OnStar post-collision safety system, child seat anchors, rear door child safety locks, and dusk-sensing headlights, among other things.
Owners of the virtually identical 2009 Pontiac Vibe find this nifty hatchback versatile, sporty, and stylish despite having a few issues with build quality, blind-spots, one or two switches, and driver’s-seat legroom.
Fuel economy, handling, looks, safety features, cargo room, and overall comfort are the qualities especially admired by owners of the Pontiac Vibe.
User reviews for 2010 Pontiac Vibe
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by Theron N
Nov 30, 2023
This car was good relatively low mileage. Good maintenance. Not a fleet car. Rough paint like most older Pontiacs. Great engine, doesn’t leak or use oil. It was checked out by a mechanic before purchase. Had to replace tires because of age. Comfortable cloth seats.Nov 30, 2023
by François B
Nov 01, 2022
Excellent mécanique très logable confortable économique fiables sécuritaires Nov 01, 2022
by Arthur G
Jan 17, 2022
Si on se fie au modèle elle se compare à matrixJan 17, 2022
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by Theron N
Nov 30, 2023
This car was good relatively low mileage. Good maintenance. Not a fleet car. Rough paint like most older Pontiacs. Great engine, doesn’t leak or use oil. It was checked out by a mechanic before purchase. Had to replace tires because of age. Comfortable cloth seats.Nov 30, 2023
by François B
Nov 01, 2022
Excellent mécanique très logable confortable économique fiables sécuritaires Nov 01, 2022
by Arthur G
Jan 17, 2022
Si on se fie au modèle elle se compare à matrixJan 17, 2022
by Anonymous
Apr 13, 2015
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe gets great gas mileage and has a motor in it that will last a long time. The maintenance cost on the 2010 Pontiac vibe is very very low. It has plenty of storage and it drives greatApr 13, 2015
by Kay B
Jan 02, 2012
This is my second Vibe. I can park it, turn it and drive it with ease. It is very comfortable inside and t the cargo room is exceptional. In my last one I carried dishwashers to job sites with room to spare.
It has a very speedy engine and I have had no mechanical issues at all. It is just a neat car for adults or kids! And, it has On Star, XM Radio and MP3!!! I occasionally use the phone so I don't have to cell phone my calls. I like this car!!Jan 02, 2012
by Anonymous
Feb 27, 2009
What can I say...it is totally Toyota Quality with GM adding better styling and suspension. Love the sporty almost SUV look with 46mpg hwy(CDN) and find it very good to drive.
Don't like the lack of being able to see the front of the car and don't like the big pillars in the back re: visability...but the huge side mirrors correct that.
Easy to get in and out of, good finish insiside, very intuitive controls etc.
Fun to drive... great looking sporty yet practical car.
Even without the front fold flat, I transported a 6 foot product with the right and front passenger seat folded down... very practical indeed!
Love it!Feb 27, 2009
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2010 Pontiac Vibe Pricing
Original MSRP
$16,100 to $20,875Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 2.81
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Monsoon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.24
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed