How much of the Vibe is Toyota?

Losthwy · Post by **Losthwy** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:47 pm

Aside from the powertrain what else is Toyota, such as is the frame and suspension Toyota?

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:16 pm

I would say close to 80% or more. Denso and Toyota logos are hidden everywhere on the vibe. and most places that have Pontiac symbols are re-badged toyota parts. I.E. the stering wheel.The only things GM are the RADIO, HVAC, and badging.However saying that it was also co-developed.

farles · Post by **farles** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:27 pm

I agree. With my 2005, if they ever had to order parts, even cosmetic ones that seemed exclusive to the Vibe (and not the Matrix) they were sourced out from Toyota. Some even had Toyota part numbers. Accessories were from the GM book though.The Vibe (and Matrix) is essentially a Corolla 5-door/hatchback, hence the car like feel and drive In fairness to GM, it was a truly joint venture and they had input into the design and manufacturing processes.

Losthwy · Post by **Losthwy** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:36 pm

That's what I need to know, esp for looking for parts.

ClunkClunk · Post by **ClunkClunk** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:10 am

The plant that builds Vibes is a joint venture between GM and Toyota. They build 2 Toyota products, the Corolla and the Tacoma, and they build only one GM product, the Vibe. I assume since the Corolla and the Vibe are both built there, they share a lot of the same production lines, which would indicate that the Vibe is a lot more Toyota than GM.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:34 am

You could basically go to any Toyota dealer and get nearly any part for the Vibe, with the exclusion of Exterior Body parts, the sound system after 04 and the On Star system. the fog lights are even the same. Stories have been told of significant discounts at Toyota dealerships vs GM dealers. so it won't hurt to call both when needing a part.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:50 am

Quote, originally posted by farles Â»The Vibe (and Matrix) is essentially a Corolla 5-door/hatchback, hence the car like feel and drive. In 2009 Toyota is even calling it the "Corolla Matrix".

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:47 am

The engine is Yamaha.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:50 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»The engine is Yamaha. I thought it was just the 2zzFE "GT" engine that was yamaha.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:56 am

Don't they make pianos?

shfd739 · Post by **shfd739** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:59 pm

Ive been told at the plant the chassis start off the same but split to different lines for body and interior. That being said it uses Toyota spec parts which seem to be of better quality than normal GM stuff.

vibebuilder · Post by **vibebuilder** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:12 pm

The Vibes and Corollas are built on the same line. One after another.The person at whatever workstation may have a box of Corolla horns on the left and a box of Vibe horns on the right. Whatever the manifest hanging on the car says, that's what you grab and put on.

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:42 pm

Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»In 2009 Toyota is even calling it the "Corolla Matrix".i also saw that on early ads when they first came out in 02

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:26 pm

Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»In 2009 Toyota is even calling it the "Corolla Matrix". It has always been the Corolla Matrix

vibolista · Post by **vibolista** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:41 am

Now you tell me! I've been referring to my vibe as a Pontoya. Now I'll have to call it a Toyiac, or a Coromatriac. Damn.

prathman · Post by **prathman** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:51 am

Quote, originally posted by vibolista Â»Now you tell me! I've been referring to my vibe as a Pontoya. Now I'll have to call it a Toyiac, or a Coromatriac. Damn. Better than my Toyota-made Chevrolet Nova - I figured it was a "Toylet."

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:04 am

Actually just the heads a Yamaha

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:11 am

Quote, originally posted by sk8r78 Â» It has always been the Corolla Matrix Never noticed Toyota calling it that before this year. Perhaps I wasn't paying attention.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:58 am

Quote, originally posted by prathman Â»Better than my Toyota-made Chevrolet Nova - I figured it was a "Toylet."LOL, I've referenced them as that a time or two before.

bigbill25 · Post by **bigbill25** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:59 am

Quote, originally posted by sk8r78 Â» It has always been the Corolla Matrix True. They don't use the name 'Corolla' much in marketing. However, try to find the sales numbers for the Matrix. You can't, as they are all rolled into the Corolla sales numbers...--Bill

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