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Pontiac Vibe 2008

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Pontiac Vibe 2008

Encore en demande

Par Benoit Charette

Même si la Vibe continue d’accumuler les années d’expériences sans changements notables, cela n’affecte en rien sa popularité. C’est probablement pour cette raison que le partenariat GM/Toyota, qui a si bien réussi, se poursuit encore cette année.

Carrosserie

Pourquoi changer une recette gagnante? La seule différence de style réside dans le système de porte-bagage sur le toit. Pour le reste, cette cousine de la Matrix n’a rien de nouveau.

Habitacle

Le système OnStar, réservé à ses débuts aux modèles haut de gamme de la famille GM, se démocratise chaque année un peu plus. La Vibe compte maintenant parmi les véhicules qui offrent en option le système de base tout comme la radio XM. Pour les amateurs de décibels, Pontiac ajoute également sur sa liste d’options un système audio de 286 watts avec sept haut-parleurs.

Mécanique

Comme l’an dernier, un seul moteur sous le capot d’une cylindrée de 1,8 litre et développant 126 chevaux. La boîte manuelle à cinq rapports vient de série; l’automatique à 4 rapports, en option. GM remet également en service le système Stabilitrak pour un surplus de traction lorsque la chaussée devient glissante.

Comportement

Pour décrire l’expérience au volant, les anglophones utiliseraient middle of the road, qui se traduit par «juste milieu». Le principal défaut de la Vibe est son manque d’insonorisation qui se manifeste par un habitacle plus bruyant que la moyenne dans cette catégorie. Rien de dramatique, mais lorsque la route est longue, cela devient un peu irritant. Évitez le système Stabilitrak qui, dans tous les produits GM, est aussi inutile qu’inefficace.

Conclusion

Le Vibe fait trois propositions qui ont fait sa renommée: un bon rapport qualité/prix, une valeur de revente au-dessus de la moyenne (merci, Toyota) et une fiabilité qui ne lui a pas fait défaut (merci encore, Toyota). Un bon choix et un excellent compromis pour la petite famille comme pour le couple qui cherche un peu plus d’espace dans une voiture compacte.

Forces

Excellente fiabilité Valeur de revente assurée Intérieur bien pensé

Faiblesses

Insonorisation perfectible Système Stabilitrak peu efficace

Informations

Warranty Basic:
3 Years/60,000 km

Drivetrain:
5 Years/160,000 km

Corrosion:
3 Years/60,000 km
Rust-Through
6 Years/160,000 km

Hybrid/Electric Components:
8 Years/160,000 km

Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/160,000 km
includes Courtesy Transportation

Prix sommaire du véhicule

Description PDSF
Prix de base 19,210.00 $
Frais de transport 1,160.00 $
Prix total des options 0.00 $
Prix total avec les options 20,370.00 $
Prix total sans les options 20,370.00 $

Vehicle

Emissions
G/km Of CO2 Emissions N/A
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year N/A
Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact

Powertrain

Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code MM5
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.89
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.25
Clutch Size N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.94
Mileage
EnerGuide Estimate - City 7.9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy 5.9 L/100 km
Cruising Range - City 1484.93 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 1988.30 mi
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Combined N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - City N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code LV6
Engine Type Gas L4
Displacement 1.8L/110
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 126 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 4200
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity 6.9 qts

Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 92.2 ft³
Front Head Room 40.6 in
Front Leg Room 41.8 in
Front Shoulder Room 53.2 in
Front Hip Room 51.7 in
Second Head Room 39.8 in
Second Leg Room 36.3 in
Second Shoulder Room 52.6 in
Second Hip Room 47.8 in
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 102.4 in
Length, Overall 171.9 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 69.9 in
Height, Overall 62.2 in
Track Width, Front 59.6 in
Track Width, Rear 58.9 in
Min Ground Clearance N/A
Liftover Height N/A
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up 19.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 54.1 ft³
Trunk Volume N/A

Chassis

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight 2701 lbs
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 150 lbs
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear N/A
Tires
Front Tire Size P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size 16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size N/A
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material N/A
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 19.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.7 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 49.9 L
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A

MECHANICAL

  • 1.8L DOHC SFI VVT-i 4-cyl engine
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Front wheel drive
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Torsion beam rear suspension
  • Front & rear stabilizer bars
  • P205/55R16 all-season tires
  • 16" steel wheels w/bolt on covers
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr front disc & rear drum brakes
  • Stainless steel exhaust system

EXTERIOR

  • Monotone exterior appearance-inc: painted cladding, rocker moulding, door lower moulding, door handles
  • Roof rack side rails
  • Body-colour side mouldings
  • Automatic halogen reflector headlamps w/flash-to-pass feature
  • Fog lamps
  • Body-colour pwr side mirrors
  • Tinted glass
  • Front/rear variable intermittent wipers
  • Front license plate mounting provisions (Included for vehicles shipped to: BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON)
  • Liftgate w/lift glass

INTERIOR

  • Cloth reclining front bucket seats-inc: driver seat height adjuster, adjustable head restraint
  • Front passenger seat folds flat w/seatback table surface
  • 60/40 flat-folding rear seat w/outboard adjustable headrests
  • Centre console w/storage armrest, cup holders, CD storage
  • Pull-down driver storage area
  • In-dash 115-volt AC pwr outlet
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Instrumentation-inc: analog cluster w/speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, engine temp, outside temp, fuel gauges, low washer fluid level indicator
  • Warning system-inc: seat belts, ignition key, headlamps-on, door ajar
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Electronic immobilizer
  • Remote fuel door release
  • Air conditioning w/air filter
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Rear window defogger w/indicator light, timer
  • AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: seek, clock, equalizer, (4) speakers
  • Roof mounted antenna
  • Lighting-inc: dome illuminated entry, cargo area lamp
  • Driver foot rest
  • Visor vanity mirrors
  • Assist grips-inc: (1) front, (2) rear
  • (2) rear coat hooks
  • Interior track accessory system

SAFETY

  • Driver/front passenger airbags w/passenger sensing system
  • Safety belts all seating positions, front w/height adjustments, pretensioners, force limiters
  • Lower anchors & top tethers for children (LATCH)
  • Child security rear door locks

AIR COND EXCISE TAX

FEDERAL AIR CONDITIONING EXCISE TAX ___ 100 $

SELECT-A-UNIT

SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) 1
  • (REQ: 1SA Preferred Equipment Group)
1 0 $
SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) 2
  • (REQ: 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)
2 0 $
ADVERTISED SPECIAL SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) R7A
  • (REQ: 1SA Preferred Equipment Group)
  • *Available to dealers in the BC, MAR, NF & ON regions* *K05 Engine Block Heater is available in ON region only*
R7A 0 $
ADVERTISED SPECIAL SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) R7B
  • inc: engine block heater
  • (REQ: 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)
  • *Available to dealers in the AB regions*
R7B 0 $
ADVERTISED SPECIAL SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) R7C
  • inc: engine block heater
  • (REQ: 1SA Preferred Equipment Group)
  • *Available to dealers in the PRA & QC regions*
R7C 0 $

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: base vehicle
  • (REQ: SAU 1, R7A or R7C)
1SA 0 $
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: pwr pkg w/trunk security cover, pwr door locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, pwr windows, inside rearview mirror w/tilt & dual reading lamps, battery rundown protection for reading lamps only
  • (REQ: SAU 2 or R7B)
  • *w/MX0 auto trans-inc: auto lock control* *CF5 sunroof deletes reading lamps on rearview mirror*
1SB 1545 $

ENGINE

1.8L DOHC SFI VVT-I 4-CYL ENGINE
  • (STD)
LV6 0 $

TRANSMISSION

5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • (STD)
MM5 0 $
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD
  • inc: 2.96 axle ratio
MX0 1225 $

TIRES

P205/55R16 ALL-SEASON TIRES
  • (STD)
___ 0 $
P215/50SR17 TOURING TIRES
  • (REQ: P24 Wheels)
___ 0 $

SEAT TYPE

RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS
  • (STD)
AR9 0 $

SEAT TRIM

CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • (STD)
__C 0 $
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
  • inc: leather wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
  • (REQ: SAU 2)
  • *Seating surfaces NOT heated*
__2 1015 $

PAINT TYPE

SOLID PAINT
  • (STD)
___ 0 $
2-TONE APPEARANCE PKG
  • inc: solid upper colour w/graphite front/rear bumpers, lower side door panels, fender flares
R6D 0 $

RADIO

AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER
  • inc: seek, clock, equalizer, (4) speakers (STD)
___ 0 $
AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER & MP3 PLAYBACK
  • inc: RDS, seek & scan, digital clock
  • (REQ: U65 Speakers) (N/A w/U2K Satellite Radio)
US8 290 $
AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER
  • inc: RDS, seek & scan, digital clock
  • (REQ: U65 Speakers) (N/A w/U2K Satellite Radio)
UC6 500 $

WHEEL TYPE

16" STEEL WHEELS W/BOLT ON COVERS
  • (STD)
___ 0 $
16" ALUMINUM WHEELS QD2 625 $
17" ALUMINUM WHEELS
  • inc: P215/50SR17 touring tires
  • (REQ: JM4 Anti-Lock Brakes) (N/A w/JL4 StabiliTrak)
P24 1215 $

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

XM SATELLITE RADIO
  • inc: digital quality sound w/coast-to-coast signal coverage
  • (REQ: U65 Speakers) (N/A w/UC6 or US8 Stereo)
  • *Includes (3) free trial months beyond which service fees apply*
U2K 260 $
STABILITRAK
  • inc: electronic stability control system
  • (REQ: JM4 Anti-Lock Brakes, MX0 Auto Trans) (N/A w/P24 Wheels) (REQ: SAU 2)
JL4 720 $
SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS
  • inc: roof-mounted head curtain airbags, driver/front passenger seat-mounted airbags
AY0 1080 $
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM JM4 765 $
SUNROOF
  • inc: pwr tilt & tip sliding glass w/sunshade, internally stowed
CF5 1100 $
SECURITY SYSTEM
  • inc: monitor for door & hatch entry, glass breakage sensor, audible/visual alarm notification
  • (N/A w/UE1 OnStar In-Vehicle Communication & Assistance Service) (REQ: SAU 2)
UA6 465 $
ONSTAR IN-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION & ASSISTANCE SERVICE
  • inc: (1) year of Safe & Sound plan, rearview mirror w/dual reading lamps
  • (REQ: CF5 Sunroof) (N/A w/UA6 Security System) (REQ: SAU 2)
UE1 395 $
FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING PROVISIONS
  • *Included for vehicles shipped to BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON. Optional for vehicles shipped to AB, PE, QC, SK, YT*
VK3 15 $
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
  • *w/R7A available in ON region only*
K05 65 $
PRELIMINARY INVOICE Z31 0 $
PREMIUM 7-SPEAKER 286-WATT AMPLIFIED STEREO SYSTEM
  • inc: integrated rear subwoofer
U65 440 $
PHASE 1 PRODUCTION (MAY 5-16) B0A 0 $
PHASE 2 PRODUCTION (MAY 19-30) B0C 0 $
PHASE 3 PRODUCTION (JUNE 2-14) B0E 0 $
PHASE 4 PRODUCTION (JUNE 16-30) B0G 0 $