Are you into confidence? Do you want a vehicle that can get you where you’re going with no second thought, 365 days a year? Looking for a no-nonsense ownership experience? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you’d best get to your dealership in a hurry.

The brand’s popular Vibe has recently been updated, restyled and re-packaged to deliver more of the value and utility that made it popular. When it comes to affordably offering a secure and worry-free driving experience, there are few machines that can come close.

With available all-wheel drive, a 160,000 kilometre powertrain warranty and advanced communications systems, Vibe works to keep owners safe, protected and connected at all times.

In fact, this high-utility hatchback was voted 2009’s “Best New Small Car Over $18,000” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Marc Comeau, GM Canada’s VP of Sales, Service and Marketing, comments on the award.

"The heart of Canada's vehicle market is the highly competitive small car segment, so we are particularly excited about this award for the 2009 Pontiac Vibe which has seen a sales increase of over 30% this year. The versatile new Vibe provides a combination of style, utility and excellent fuel efficiency that is clearly resonating with Canadian consumers."

Susan Docherty, GM’s VP of Buick-Pontiac-GMC, adds, “With the 2009 Vibe, we knew we wanted to take everything we liked about the original and push it to the next level – more power, more style, more versatility. It has the interior room and cargo capability expected of a larger SUV, but with the precise handling characteristics you would expect from any Pontiac.”

For the ultimate in all-season safety, check out the Vibe AWD. Priced from $22,430, the model features a four-speed automatic transmission, 2.4 litre engine with 158 horsepower, and an intelligent all-wheel drive system for optimized traction.

With no driver-involvement, the Vibe AWD sets to work, chewing through any weather or road condition with ease. Completely automatic, the system adds tremendous confidence and stability when driving in the snow. It could mean putting an end to getting stuck or to having to push your vehicle out of the deep winter snow.

Another huge advancement in driver confidence can be found in Vibe’s OnStar system. OnStar connects drivers with a real-life advisor at the push of a button. This quickly puts them in touch with directions, medical help, a tow truck or other assistance, whenever it’s required. OnStar advisors can automatically call 911 if you’re involved in an accident.

Want to stay connected to your loved ones at the press of a button? The Vibe’s Bluetooth phone interface makes it easy. After a simple pairing procedure, drivers can control their cell phone with a single steering wheel mounted button and simple voice commands. For those using the Vibe as a mobile office, the Bluetooth interface is a valuable tool that can take the distraction out of talking on the go.

For more detailed information on the Pontiac Vibe lineup, visit our dealership.