2009 Pontiac Vibe: Jalopnik - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Schneegz · 09-20-2007, 05:14 PM

http://jalopnik.com/cars/spy-photos/...ibe-301942.php

Is this the new Matrix in Pontiac sheet metal?

What does the group think?

kdhspyder · 09-20-2007, 05:51 PM

Yep sure looks like a Matrix...

geoff5093 · 09-20-2007, 10:34 PM

This was actually posted before, either talking about the Vibe or Matrix.

***6shooter*** · 09-20-2007, 11:28 PM

it's been like that for several years. they are almost exactly the same car-toyota motor/tranny/etc.
the only reliable pontiac....

Avalonman · 09-21-2007, 01:36 AM

^the only one indeed.

I actually kinda like it tho.

alphabeta777 · 09-21-2007, 03:49 AM

It's got the steering wheel from my Corolla, as well as the HVAC controls, as well as the door handles, and the automatic shifter.

Most definitely a reskinned Toyota.

STEERING WHEEL - http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...7/IMG_6220.jpg

HVAC CONTROLS - http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...7/IMG_6219.jpg

DOOR HANDLES - http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...7/IMG_6224.jpg

SHIFTER - http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...7/IMG_6210.jpg

toyfan4ever · 09-21-2007, 09:00 AM

So where does the Blade fit in to the lineup? I thought the Matrix was gone and the Blade would be replacing the Matrix in North America.

Schneegz · 09-21-2007, 12:55 PM

I hope the rumors of a V6 and AWD for the Matrix come true. That would be ideal for me, but the 2.4L I4 and FWD would work.

Camread · 09-21-2007, 04:47 PM

is it just me or does the new vibe looks just like a big facelift?

***ECHOKnight2000*** · 09-21-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by toyfan4ever

So where does the Blade fit in to the lineup? I thought the Matrix was gone and the Blade would be replacing the Matrix in North America.

There is NO Blade for the U.S. The Blade name is the JDM version of the Auris sold in Europe...the Blade/Auris are smaller than the Matrix or new one at least. We still get the Matrix name just a new version.

toyotaQC · 09-21-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneegz

I hope the rumors of a V6 and AWD for the Matrix come true. That would be ideal for me, but the 2.4L I4 and FWD would work.

4wd is back, and independant rear susp.

Camread · 09-22-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by toyotaQC

4wd is back

of course not on the Xrs, right?

Schneegz · 09-22-2007, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyotaQC

4wd is back, and independant rear susp.

Thanks for the info. Even if it doesn't get a V6, AWD with the 2.4L I4 will suit my needs very well.

toyotaQC · 09-22-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Camread

of course not on the Xrs, right?

No 4wd on the XRS I don't think

Camread · 09-22-2007, 06:08 PM

will the matrix have the corolla interior or same as the vibe