Thanks to all. Your inputs are appreciated. After doing a search within my local area it seems that the few Vibes I located are only FWD. Anyone who knows what we went through in New hampshire during the past few winters knows the reason why we want AWD. Understanding that along with that as a conse...

I'm not an owner of a Vibe yet but my wfe & I are thinking about it. Mainly due to price difference and option levels vs. Matrix. I'm concerned first of all with the gas mileage of the 2.4 motor with AWD. Sounds like we wouldn't get better mileage than our '98 Rav4--19-24 city/hwy? Also, what ab...