2010 Pontiac Vibe Review - A Match Made In Heaven

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[@damilolaakanni]

The Toyota Matrix wasn't built in NUMMI, it was built in Canada. Which was why Toyota kept making the Matrix until 2014.

[@vincentblouin5882]

I own a matrix and i can tell you this is the best vehicule ever. You can litteraly do anything with that. Sleep in it, carry people, carry big stuff, tow a bit, drive fast with the 5 speed manual. I love that platform!

[@karoltakisobie6638]

There is somewhere a long list of reasons why so many Matrix are still on the road. It was really good car. Toyota still makes equivalent of it today.

[@willieswift9580]

I feel like the title should say "A Hatch Made in Heaven" lol

[@Just1American1966]

Good one. ;-)

[@dimitriwaardenburg4631]

I have a 05 vibe bought 8years ago. It had 143.000km ( from Canada ) on it then i travelled around eastern Canada and all across U.S. slept in it, used it to put my kayak in etc now has 312.000km and still driving smooth. I know i might need another car soon but cant let go of my trusty red vibe with all those adventures and souvenirs

[@georgepaget5748]

I did the Canada USA in my 09 . Even with the price of fuel I still I'll be going on another road trip to Arizona. Being able to sleep in my car in any weather is such a bonus.its the ultimate freedom. So far I have had only $300.00 in repairs.its bullet proof.

[@ms_cartographer]

I wish Pontiac could have survived instead of Buick.

[@danmccarthy4700]

As much as I miss Pontiac, I don't think it'd make much sense in today's generic crossover-obsessed automotive climate. The only Pontiac that'd be in production today if they still existed would be the Torrent.

[@user-ui3cs9dp5k]

should have been gmc, it doesnt serve any purpose that couldnt be fulfilled by a higher trim level on chevy trucks and suvs. the most badge engineered brand in the stable. that was just an excuse from gm though, bc all they do is badge engineer. it was all a numbers game. the least profitable brands got cut. end of story

[@rightlanehog3151]

Zack, I am glad you mentioned the OIL BURNING issues with the 2.4 2AZ-FE engine right at the outset. I have owned the base Vibe 1.8 (1ZZ-FE) since 2005 and there were many times I thought about 'upgrading' to a newer model with the 2.4. After 18 years, my 1.8 runs as well as new so it would have been heartbreaking to switch it for an engine with chronic issues. 🤞🤞

[@damilolaakanni]

We have a Camry with that 2AZ-FE. Apart from the oil burning issue, it has been very reliable.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@damilolaakanni Yes, it is a good engine other than the excess oil consumption.

[@celsovera91]

The good thing about this car is back when it was brand new you can get it a lot cheaper than its Toyota counterpart and still get Toyota reliability. Ironically back to the 90s, the Geo Prizm was actually more reliable than the Chevy cavalier due to its Toyota underpinnings

[@wigletron2846]

The prizm was a rebadged Corolla

[@draygen]

Good review, I love my 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2.4l fully loaded. It's one of the best cars I've ever owned out of at least 8 cars since 1998. I bought mine in 2015, it only had 24,000 miles on it for some reason. And here we are in 2023 and its still going strong. It's a FAST car. Probably the fastest car I've owned other than my 1986 Nissan Maxima v6 that I bought for $100 lol

[@paulm6481]

I had a first gen Vibe, it was such honest good vehicle. Worked 100,000 miles and then gave to my nephew who had it for another 50,000 miles until he totaled it.

[@somegreenguy]

i drive an 09 matrix and i absolutely love it, its a simple vehicle but it does everything it needs to and nothing it doesn't while the 2.4L does have issues with burning oil, its a really fun and responsive engine, it really brings a lot of fun to this small hatchback one thing interesting to note is that the awd and xrs/gt models of this gen got independent rear suspension (as opposed to the torsion beam rear), and while ive never driven a base model, my awd is really fun around curvy roads (also as a little side note, you could get carpet mats for the back trunk)

[@zerocool5395]

My Matrix came with a carpet for the rear as well.

[@bobchan1666]

I own a 2010 matrix. The interior is absolutely identical, except the logo on the steering wheel of course.

[@zerocool5395]

Yup, except the area where the cubby hole is in the dash, the Matrix has a clock and a dead switch. I made mine into a voltmeter/USB charger.

[@anarsamedi7358]

Hi Zack, would be nice to hear more in your reviews about how well the cars you’re reviewing - put up with test of time. Common rust issues, reliability, and repair costs etc - that would go well with your review format. I get that every car is different, but those points could be helpful for someone researching the car that you’re reviewing.

[@jirxxchi]

I 2nd dis

[@dkmorris713]

The first generation vibe was so much better.

[@fakejeepman06]

Why is the first gen better in your opinion? I think so as well but I just want to hear your opinion.

[@dkmorris713]

@fakejeepman06 Much better styling (I hate the rectangular rear window pasted onto the 2nd gen), better seats, and the optional Monsoon sound system I had in mine was pretty impressive for the day.

[@tyson8254]

@@dkmorris713 Having sat in both, I think the seats in the second gen feel much better ergonomically. You can also fold the front seats flat if you optioned the 2.4 motor, or if you just pull them from one out of a salvage yard.

[@zerocool5395]

I've owned a G1 and G2 Matrix, I like the G2 better. The XRS with the 18' wheels and spoiler looks great.

[@boeing747-8]

I have a cheap, previously poorly maintained 2007 1.8 model, no options(not even power windows), 189k on the odometer, and had sat for two years before I got it. To this day it still drives without complaint and it hasn't failed me yet.

[@anarsamedi7358]

My girlfriend got a 09 Vibe with 1.8, really good motor compared to 2.4, counting 320,000kms without any issues. Also, the back seats fold perfectly flat - so you can car camp!

[@williamopperman7361]

My daughter has a 2009 Vibe with 2.4 and 158k miles. We change the oil every 5k miles with Mobil 1 and wix filter and have ZERO oil consumption.

[@doug6191]

What I find most interesting about the NUMMI arrangement is GM's inability to apply lessons learned to any of its other vehicles. The whole time they were collaborating with Toyota (25 years?), they introduced the woefully bad interiors like the Impala, Cobalt, Ion, GMT800s, etc., etc., etc. GM learned nothing from this. The Cruze was the first decent car from GM, and that was thanks to Daewoo. 🤦‍♂️ GM may have been "too big to fail", but that company certainly deserved it.

[@ivermec-tin666]

GM learned nothing from Saturn, from NUMMI, or from their EV1 electric vehicle which was at least 10 years ahead of the competition. GM never had a shortage of great engineers. What dogged GM was a complete lack of strategic vision in upper management. The firm is absolutely dominated by marketeers and MBA's.

[@hakeemsd70m]

The GMT800's has great interiors, especially the Cadillac Escalade. Some of the most comfortable seats ever, on par with a La Z Boy.

[@doug6191]

@hakeemsd70m Nope. Comfy seats isn't the point. Everything else sucked.

[@ivermec-tin666]

@@doug6191 If you want comfy seats, get an old Peugeot. But, if you want a reliable automobile then you will not even consider GM. Cadillac's are fine if you can live like a Billionaire and just drive a brand new vehicle every 6 months. Steve Jobs did this with his corporate vehicle in CA so that he would never have identifiable license plates.

[@mxss115]

My mom drives a 2010 vibe, same color. Lots of memories in this car, my younger brother is probably going to get it as his first car, since my mom is finally thinking of getting a new car.

[@fernandoavila1410]

We’ve owned five of these in my family. 2 of them were first generations and 3 second generations. Mine has 357k, and has the infamous 2.4L. These things are work horses and reliable. They get decent mpg in the bigger 2.4l, not the best but it’s reliable.

[@milin620]

Was oil consumption that bad

[@mshadow9280]

Pleasure to have you film my VIBRATOR!

[@crouchb15]

😮

[@Jordi7174]

I used to want one of these so bad. I didn't care for the Matrix styling but I found the Vibe to be so cute.

[@michelmenard67]

On my 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (2.4L), I've only had two breakdowns since I've had it. 1- The windshield wiper motor that I had changed. 2- The alternator that I had refurbished. Everything else is normal maintenance. It's an excellent car, in a very practical format. ❤🚗

[@damilolaakanni]

Something that wasn't mentioned: you can't get the 1.8 engine with AWD. In fact, if you want AWD you're stuck with the 2.4 and a 4 speed automatic transmission.

[@zerocool5395]

That's what I got, but a Matrix S.

[@vicp8772]

Gm with vvt-i Engine. How many Pontiac guys esp in Detroit I told said this is really a toyota. Probably one of the best gm cars

[@dachanist]

If you like the challenge of a 2 second shift lag, the gambling thrill of a near 100% DCT failure and the handling feel of riding a mattress on top of a skateboard, with a sunroof and heated seats… then the 2011 Ford Fiesta might be the surprisingly practical car of choice for the man who has decided to never own another rx7.

[@airedale2041]

Absolutely love my 2009 vibe 🤍

[@olivershannon9104]

My parents bought one with the 5 speed manual in 2004 and it lived most of its life on dirt backroads and long highway driving and it only died in late 2013 long after the odometer maxed out

[@richardnottelmann58]

I find it very interesting that a base model 2010 Vibe has painted mirror caps. But on my old 2010 Cobalt, you had to get an LT or SS.

[@brianbartlett9263]

Thanks zake for finally reviewing a vibe😊

[@sophiarodriguez1861]

Thanks for the info! ❤️

[@christophert6690]

my guy i have a suggestion!? can you put in the description the name & hp & transmission and stuff of that sort just like a highlight !

[@bwofficial1776]

Thanks to Toyota, this is a good hatchback that doesn't try to be anything more. It's not a bad-looking car. Typical GM, once they get something good going they kill it. NUMMI was interesting. GM definitely got the good end of that with all of the Toyota platforms. Toyota got... a Cavalier.

[@zzoinks]

I mean GM had some pretty cool cars. May not have been the most reliable or high quality though. Such as the Oldsmobile Aurora and Pontiac Aztek.

[@jish8681]

My friend has one of these cars and I get to drive it a lot. This is a very good daily driver. It’s cheap, reliable, gets good mileage, has a comfortable ride, and has a decent amount of interior space for how small it is. It’s also incredibly easy to drive and has great visibility, so it’s a great first car if you’re still learning. This is probably one of the better cars you can have in high school or college.

[@allisonb9072]

I test drove a first generation 2004 Pontiac vibe when I was car shopping back in 2013. I ended up finding a 2004 Toyota matrix which I like a lot better and it had far fewer miles on it and I still have it to this day has never given me any problems.

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

I’ve got the 09 Vibe GT. Quick (not hemi fast lol) and gets decent MPG’s. 241,000 miles. Have had to put some $ into it however she runs strong. And yes- the 2.4L burns oil

[@ericdouglas7039]

The Pontiac Vibe was the best GM car Toyota ever made

[@Just1American1966]

Or was it the best Toyota car GM ever sold? ;-)

[@RyansHobbyGarage]

You should really check out the 1st gen matrix. I have one if you would like to drive it over on the west coast.

[@Crispychicken4u]

The only vibe I get is the first gen with the 2zz mated with a 6 speed . Fun car when you hit lift

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This is the only Pontiac car to afford Zack.

[@bwofficial1776]

The G8 is good and the GTO, while a generic blob, is an underrated muscle car.

[@st_cyndaquil]

Proud owner of a 2010 vibe w/210,000 miles. Still driving well, biggest fix to date was having to change the alternator last month.

[@lpcamaroboi]

Regarding the bottle test…You do realize that those dividers in the cup holder console are adjustable, right? I know there was a problem with the width of the console, but still. Both the middle and rear divisions lift out to adjust for cup sizes.

[@user-lj8db1ml2i]

Hello, please I need to know if this 1.8L engine has belt or chain for timing and how much often should it be serviced? Thank you!

[@zerocool5395]

I own an 09' Matrix XRS (Refreshed 2.4) it's not quick, but you can carry crap and with the 18' wheels and apoilers, its a great looking car imo.

[@Salmon_guy]

5:51 thats what i love about the pontiac vibe. im 6'1" and i still have loads of headroom compared to driving a car like the toyota rav4 2009 sport.

[@IamMaiC]

Had a 2004 vibe. Lasted me for 17 years. I would like to get another.

[@mark_u]

Always thought that the second gen Vibe and Matrix were huge letdowns in styling, compared with their predecessors.

[@jonathankr]

U can adjust the cup holders. Just pull up on the plastic

[@Banom7a]

still wouldn't fit width wise lol

[@TheAirSofterblaster200]

My vibes great, good mpg reliable, was cheap The cup holders are adjustable 4:53

[@alexsaffamerica]

This car is built on the same platform as the Auris sold here in South Africa, and it looks so much better.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I always thought these were cool looking little rigs.

[@user-zh4vh9qh8u]

You can hit a tree at 60mph in this car and somehow survive. I miss my vibe 😭

[@kathylewis7543]

What about the sports 2.4 pontiac vibe how is that I'm in the market right now a senior I need a little power and carry my bike in the back with bike rack! I'm a camper I need one now got taken a rotted sub frame I need to vehicle to keep working. Thanks@

[@danotchere941]

Please what does criz control mean

[@yodaflyz]

I'm currently looking at an 09 & uncertain about it.

[@rt_goblin_hours]

Lift it a little and you'd have a great crossover, and could've been a replacement for the aztek

[@AlphaMatt1000]

Big Bottle test doesn't count, because that bottle is ridiculously big and impractical

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

I like your haircut. 😀

[@stupidvideos1449]

2nd gens have always looked kinda ugly to me ngl

[@sorepdmm3307]

I call my 1.8L vibe 09, Minerva gets on my nerves at times hehe. That being said the body of the car will probably rust out way faster than the miles I can put on her currently @ 91600 miles / 147400 klms. Still a way better reliable car than any computer on wheels these days. That will be $5000 to re place. Sir!

[@MattKurkowski]

That 4 speed won't get you up the Rocky Mountains past 55 mph. It's embarrassing. Ask me how I know.

[@dave11686]

My sister had one

[@liferx4343]

I have the 2.4 L engine. I was told that if your oil cap says 5W20 or 0W20 you have the newer engine that doesn't burn oil but if you have the 5W30 on the cap it's the oil burner. I love my Pontiac Vibe. I just got away from the death car Prius and what a refresher it is to have a transmission fluid dipstick and temperature gauge. It is more a rough bouncy ride than anything. I wish I had the 1.8L because it got better gas mileage.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The Car Care Nut KZbin channel has several videos discussing the 2.4 engine in detail.

[@LamoidZombieDog]

Didn't Know that they did something with a Toyota engine, i know they also did one with the Honda J35 V6

[@mshadow9280]

Saturn vue!

[@LamoidZombieDog]

@@mshadow9280 Yep

[@autumnwinfrey780]

you didn't lift the grocery slot in the back!

[@joshsamuel6300]

Is it true that a 2010 Pontiac Vibe only had 97 2010 models made according to Goggle? Is this true becuase it is very rare for this model year if so.

[@zerocool5395]

Could be true because GM killed Pontiac in 09-

[@user-fp7ee2mk3c]

From a purely economic perspective (just on paper)i always pick something like this.. actually prefer the Mazda's. The 3. But then when I get to one i can't stand how small and vulnerable they are. If i lived in town and stayed in town and never drove over maybe 45 mph then they'd still make the cut but otherwise no.

[@user-tg9qz2ul2k]

Looked at a2010 vibe had no power window but all wheel drive auto .was a bargain by today's price

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Clear tail lights ………classic 00’s retro

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

One of the best vehicles sold by GM of course was designed by Toyota.

[@lyimoej7198]

Toyota voltz in asian and african market

[@jamesstuart3346]

8:58 "Chevy" never owned Pontiac

[@makaipaulson676]

i submitted our car, but i have a fear of my mom killing me im 13 btw i cannot give you our location it is forbidden

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Actually a Toyota which is a good thing...

[@davinp]

The Pontiac Vibe is simply the Toyota Corolla Matrix with a Pontiac badge as the car was made by Toyota for GM

[@gyneve]

As someone who drove both a corolla and a vibe, the vibe/matrix was a much better built car.

[@doug6191]

You have enlightened EVERYONE to that fact. Nobody anywhere knew that. Toyota wasn't even mentioned in the video. Crazy how this was kept quiet so long. You some kind of insider, spilling corporate secrets? 😮

[@doug6191]

And the car was not "simply" a Matrix with a Pontiac badge. If you don't believe that, try taking the bumper off the Matrix and getting it to line up with the body panels on the Vibe. They won't work because much more than the badge was changed.

[@ronferber5794]

great cars , first gen were better looking ..

[@davinp]

Of course 2010 was the last model year for Pontiac. GM killed Pontiac when they bankruptcy

[@gorgeous6031]

Car is a ripoff! Just bought the same exact car for $2600

[@boeing747-8]

I bought an unmaintained '07 for just $500 with 180k on the odometer. Started and drove all the way back home.

[@bitemyshinnymetalass1569]

I just want to say for all the complaints I sometimes point out at Elon. When it comes to the Nummi plant. I have to give the man his props. Cause the factory would have most likely closed down and thousands of plant workers would have lost their jobs if it wasn't for Elon for that I say thank you Elon. If I had to choose between the Vibe and the Matrix. I would first choose the Vibe GT. Then if not available I would get a Matrix XRS. With AWD