Autoblog.com reviews the 2009 Pontiac Vibe:

From the article: More attractive styling and an improved interior makes the 2009 Pontiac Vibe a better car than the outgoing model, for sure. Both GM and Toyota did a nice job modernizing the Vibe/Matrix and the update couldn’t have come at a better time. Gas prices are at historic all-time highs and smaller, more utilitarian vehicles are becoming more popular.

Link to the article