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2010 Pontiac Vibe G8 Review

2010 Pontiac Vibe G8 sport truck narrows the gap between pick up trucks and cars.

 This automotive combines the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck; here’s more to it.

Standard Features

The standard equipments of Vibe G8 include cruise control, driver information center, powered tilt/telescopic steering column with radio and DIC controls, Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning system with electronic dual-zone climate control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry/start, and theft-deterrent alarm system. It features a cargo bed of 73.9 inches with 42.7 cubic feet of cargo space.

Power Performance

2010 Pontiac Vibe G8 utilizes a powerful 6.0-L V8 engine that cranks out 361 hp (270kW) and 385 pound-feet (522 Nm) of torque, mated to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission.

With the combination of Active Fuel Management technology and auto gearbox, it provides a car-like fuel economy of 13 city / 20 hwy, and power of a pick-up truck making it a really impressive choice.

In performance testing, G8 sport truck went from zero to sixty mph in a time span of 5.4 seconds. It could tow up to 3,500 pounds and a payload of more than 1,074 pounds.

Safety and Security

The long list of standard safety features include StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability system, side thorax air bags, dual-stage frontal air bags with a passenger sensing system, safety belt pre-tensioners, head curtain side air bags, 3-point safety belts in all seating positions, and tire pressure monitoring system.

As far as pricing goes, the 2009 Vibe V8 had MSRP of $28,250, while the new V8 is expected to come in excess of $30k mark.

However, considering the power, and gas mileage it offers, $30k is a really reasonable price tag; I doubt you’d be ever able to find a better option in this price range.

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