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I found a link that say that they will be no 123 hp version.Only 130 or 173 for the 05 model.http://www.cars.com/go/feature..._vibe

I wonder if that means they'll ditch the AWD model entirely, or just give it a bit more pep with a 130...

So I guess the AWD will also be 130hp.

You know what the weird thing is? The fact that if you go to the Research section and you look up the Vibe for 05, it says something different. Not to go against anyone on the site, but this what I saw. Here's the link for everyone.http://research.cars.com/go/cr...=5850Inder

I just don't understand why the AWD system can't handle another 7 HP and 10 ft/lbs of torque.........that isn't much.

It wasn't a question of the AWD handling the extra horsepower. As I understand it, the reduced power on the AWDs is because of the convoluted exhaust system and different catalytic converter(s?) required to fit the AWD. The base runs the exhaust down the center, where the AWD puts the driveshaft to the rear.

The 2005 Matrix 4WD still states 123 HP on their website. I would assume it would hold true for the 2005 Vibe AWD once Pontiac finally updates their website.http://www.toyota.com/vehicles....html

Then how come no S/C for the AWD? I would have bought and AWD if I could have got it with the factory S/C.......

Quote, originally posted by futseal04 »Then how come no S/C for the AWD? I would have bought and AWD if I could have got it with the factory S/C.......they say that the awd can't handle that much of a spike in power. there are some who have done it and had no probs.