2009 Pontiac Vibe breaks cover

GM spilled the beans on the 2009 Pontiac Vibe just days before its scheduled debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The restyled hatchback, err “small crossover,” will go on sale in the early months of 2008 in one of three trims — base, AWD, and GT (pictured).

Power for the base model will come in the form of a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. AWD and GT models will come with a 158 horsepower 162 lb-ft of torque 2.4-liter four which will be optional on Base models. AWD models will come only with a four-speed automatic, whereas Base and GT models will be available with a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic with manual shift mode.