The 2010 Pontiac Vibe comes unchanged when compared with its predecessor model released in the model year 2009. The 2010 Pontiac Vibe comes with 5-door wagon that includes many of the features existing in the Toyota’s Matrix hatchback model. The car offers to accommodate up to five passengers. The exterior of the model looks similar to its previous version except with the tuned suspension system.
The front wheel drive 2010 Pontiac Vibe offers in two different trim levels like the Base and the GT levels and also offers two engine options. The engines include the four cylinder 1.8 liter inline model and the 2.4 liter I4. It also offers in two transmission levels like- the 5-speed automatic-manual transmission and the five speed manual transmission.
The standard engine I4 1.8 liter generates 132 horse power of energy at the rate of 6000 rotations per minute and torque of 128 lb ft at the rate of 4400 rotations per minute. According to the estimates of EPA, the 1.8 liter with manual transmission delivers 26/32 miles per gallon. The available I4 2.4 liter engine delivers 158 horse power of energy at the rate of 6000 rotations per minute and 162 lb ft of torque at the rate of 4000 rotations per minute. The 2.4 liter I4 with 5-speed auto-manual transmission gets 20/26 miles per gallon, according to the EPA estimates. Besides the cargo space, standard appearance, comfort and convenience features, the 2010 Vibe model includes Onstar telecommunications, telescoping tilt wheel steering, front bucket seats and the power mirrors.