The Vibe AWD utilizes a transverse front wheel drive arrangement that uses a viscous coupling to automatically transfer power to the rear wheels when necessary. The acceleration is acceptable, with moderate noise levels. The tall final drive ratio (4.16) does a good job of extracting the most from this engine.
2003 PONTIAC VIBE MANUAL
This model could benefit from the additional horsepower, or at the very least, Pontiac should offer the manual transmission with the AWD. The Vibe AWD is also only available with a smooth shifting 4-speed automatic transaxle. Unfortunately, Pontiac offers the 180HP version of this engine in the Vibe GT, but it is not offered with the AWD model. This engine uses variable valve timing for increased efficiency and power delivery. The 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine produces a modest 123 HP. The Vibe powertrain is Toyota engineered and produced.
2003 PONTIAC VIBE SERIES
The attractive alloy wheels are equipped with 205/55 series all- season Continental tires. The rear tailgate was easy to open and close, and it includes a convenient top-hinged glass window. Assembly and paint quality are high, with minimal orange peel effect. The Vibe is equipped with easy-to-grab, side-hinged door handles. The sturdy adjustable roof rack raises the appearance of the roof line, while also offering additional cargo capabilities. The contrasting grey plastic lower body molding makes the Vibe appear longer. The look is accentuated by the trapezoid shaped window after the c-pillar. The most notable feature of the aggressive look is the greenhouse area that slowly drops down towards the rear tailgate. Pontiac has given the Vibe distinctive styling features. Introduced in Q1 2002, Pontiac sold approximately 16,000 Vibes through July 2002.
The Vibe offers attractive sport styling with efficient interior packaging resulting from the high roof wagon body. Pontiac, like Toyota, does offer a 180 HP version of this engine but not in combination with the all-wheel drive system. The Vibe combines an efficient 123 HP 1.8 16-valve 4-cylinder Toyota engine with automatic all-wheel drive. Essentially, the Vibe 5-door wagon body structure offers a slightly higher floor height and roof structure, which yields a higher seating position providing an SUV feeling. The Vibe is GM's first product entry into the new segment of vehicles referred to as crossover utility vehicles (CUV) or sport utility wagons (SUW). 2023 Toyota Grand Highlander at Chicago Auto Show
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