2009 Matrix on Motorweek - Vibe also mentioned

[dutchvibe]

Motorweek on PBS did a roadtest on the 2009 Matrix today. They mention the Vibe. See link and text below."Pricing for the Matrix is broad and affordable. The base model starts at $16,850, while the 'S' trim begins at $18,920. The well-equipped XRS starts at $21,320. As before, all key features are shared with the Pontiac Vibe, which adds standard OnStar, stability control, and a longer power train warranty. "http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2730b.shtml

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[psiu]

gah--the Matrix looks more Vibe-y than the Vibe does now!Still has the rear plate in the center of rear hatch, front end is...edgier than the Vibes now. Along the bottom it almost has some pseudo-monotone-cladding look going on. And the wraparound rear window is pretty nice.

[WaveAction]

personally i love the matrix over the vibe..even though i wouldnt get a new one cause i love the old ones better

[sjbourg]

Saw the Matrix Motorweek segment. The new XRS/GT has the 2.4 liter 4 banger. No significant difference in horse powere over the old engine; however, I did notice that the torque is up quite a bit to 162 ft/lbs. Also gas mileage is 21/28. Motorweek averaged ~27.3 during their testing. That added torque is probably pretty nice.

[KNINE]

I like the Vibe better. I still hate that big oval thing in the dash. They should have stuck with all round gages.

[ramenboy...]

Quote, originally posted by psiu »gah--the Matrix looks more Vibe-y than the Vibe does now!Still has the rear plate in the center of rear hatch, front end is...edgier than the Vibes now. Along the bottom it almost has some pseudo-monotone-cladding look going on. And the wraparound rear window is pretty nice.+1k.i said the same thing in a different thread. the matrix looks hot in person

[Herb]

Another review:http://en.autos.sympatico.msn....57438

[jake75]

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »I like the Vibe better. I still hate that big oval thing in the dash. They should have stuck with all round gages. Well - they have to change something in 2010.

[jake75]

Quote, originally posted by dutchvibe »Motorweek on PBS did a roadtest on the 2009 Matrix today. They mention the Vibe. See link and text below."Pricing for the Matrix is broad and affordable. The base model starts at $16,850, while the 'S' trim begins at $18,920. The well-equipped XRS starts at $21,320. As before, all key features are shared with the Pontiac Vibe, which adds standard OnStar, stability control, and a longer power train warranty. "http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2730b.shtml Article says the '09 is "lower and wider". and "Seats have also been redesigned to match a lower ride height". I never heard this mentioned before.

[Eloi]

I've read somewhere that the Vibe 2009 was 10 cm lower than the previous models.

[sjbourg]

The Motorweek segment also mentioned the lower ride height.