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The Pontiac Vibe Fx Show Car

FOR RELEASE: October 29, 2001

Vibe Fx Debuts as a Functional Crossover Vehicle with a Sporty Flair

The Pontiac Vibe Fx show car offers a hint at what can be done to customize the Vibe. Along with all-wheel drive, the Vibe Fx is equipped with a body kit and other features that make it appealing to young drivers on the go.

“Vibe presents a host of opportunities to accessorize and customize to buyers’ individual tastes,” said James Hunter, Pontiac Vibe assistant brand manager—product. “The Vibe Fx is a showcase of accessory equipment that we’re strongly considering for a production option on Vibe from GM Accessories.”

While its cousin show car, the Vibe GT-R, is aimed at the enthusiast driver, the all-wheel-drive Vibe Fx is built for sophisticated young drivers on the move. The interior of Vibe Fx includes a DVD player whose monitor folds down from the headliner to be viewed by rear-seat passengers in full stereo. The premium sound system uses a removable, portable self-powered Kenwood sub-woofer and includes XM Satellite Radio and a six-disc, in-dash, single-slot CD changer.

The exterior features a concept appearance package from GM Accessories that includes a ground effects kit on the front and rear fascias and rockers, a rear mid-gate spoiler, new exhaust tip and a new 18-inch wheel/tire package with Mille Miglia EVO rims and Bridgestone Potenza touring tires. In addition, the Bittersweet Pearl-painted Vibe Fx also features a Ground Control/Eibach ERS adjustable suspension system that lowers the ride height 1.5 inches.

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1.8-liter 130-hp DOHC four-cylinder engine
  • Four-speed automatic transmission
  • All-wheel drive
  • Four-wheel ABS
  • GM Accessories ground effects kit for front fascia
  • GM Accessories ground effects kit for rear fascia
  • GM Accessories rear mid-gate spoiler
  • GM Accessories ground effects kit for rocker
  • Ground Control/Eibach ERS adjustable suspension (adjustable up to four inches)
  • 18-inch Mille Miglia EVO rims and Bridgestone Potenza 225/40-18 touring tires
  • GM Accessories exhaust tip
  • Overhead DVD player/monitor
  • Premium sound system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and Kenwood KSC self-powered, surface-mounted bass system (removable)
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Integrated roof rack
  • Bittersweet Pearl paint