Pontiac fans lose a couple of neat models, as the Vibe AWD and GT
will be killed after the 2006 model year. Snippet; Pontiac may bring back the GT and AWD versions with the next-generation Vibe, but Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson made no guarantees.
"The GT and AWD are very low-penetrating models right now," commented Hopson. "Theres still a very good possibility well resurrect both of those as we look at the next generation of the Vibe over the next couple of years."
ateixeira says:
10:01 AM, 04/21/06
Now that the RAV4 has grown a lot, that leaves a huge gap in the product line for a 5 door vehicle with AWD. Though the 123hp AWD model was a pathetic attempt at this segment to begin with.
The next Vibe should be bigger, and perhaps occupy the slot vacated by the RAV4 when it moved up in size.
carlisimo says:
01:42 PM, 04/21/06
The Celica GT-S engine was never a good match for a tall, numb-feeling car. The gearing problems in the Vibe GT and Matrix XRS were even worse than in the Celica.
sabastian says:
11:42 AM, 04/22/06
Great! Now all they have to do is kill the G6, Torrent, SV6, and Grand Prix. GM's performance division? Give me a break.
ateixeira says:
10:17 AM, 04/24/06
At least they have the Solistice.
jerrywimer says:
10:52 AM, 04/24/06
I wonder if the 2.2L Ecotec would've fit?