New Car Review of the 2004 Pontiac Vibe Compact Wagon

Description: Compact Wagon
Base MSRP Range: $16,605 - $19,905
Invoice Price Range: $15,526 - $18,611

Fusion Orange is the latest body color for Vibe, Pontiac's crossover wagon for the sub-compact class.

Exterior styling looks aggressive, with muscular lines spread across a broad structure where wheels push to perimeters and the body hugs the ground.

Vibe's structure is tall, which accommodates seats that rise high like chairs and creates voluminous space for people and equipment. A track system in the floor of the cargo bay adapts with various accessory kits to mount sports equipment like a mountain bike or snowboard.

A price-leading base Vibe and Vibe AWD feature either FWD or AWD format and an economical four-cylinder engine that hits 130 hp. Vibe GT with FWD skews toward the sporty side with a high-performance 180 hp engine tied to a six-speed manual transmission. Vibe's base model also offers a boost by supercharging through a new SPO (Service and Parts Operations) kit that can be installed at a Pontiac dealer. Expect to gain about 35 percent in horsepower and torque with the supercharger aboard.