Saturn vue car and driver

Woody from autoline takes you on a comical yet informative tour of. On the most gradual of inclines, the transmission seems to get confused and doesnt know whether it should downshift or stay put. Despite, its great road manners and lively steering, we still prefer the honda crv or toyota rav4. Introduced for 2002, the saturn vue saw general motors casting its line into the compact suv market. Another class exclusive was electric power steering, with motors replacing powersapping hydraulics. We knew we would need an suv, and we were hoping for something that got great mileage. Interestingly, saturn claimed 060 mph acceleration of 10. Edmunds the saturn vue provides a tow package that allows us to tow up to 3,500 pounds. This dimension gives the vue a useful advantage in passenger volume, as it offers 1. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Yes, there was a highperformance version of the saturn vue and this was it. The 2wheel drive vue equipped with this engine did 0to60 mph in 6. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Although it is heavy and doesnt offer a third row, as some of its competition does, the vue makes up for part of that deficit by offering excellent driving dynamics and a boatload of standard safety features and equipment.

Park the jeep liberty and saturn vue sport utility vehicles side by side, and stand back 50 feet, and obvious differences are minor. No accident or damage reported no accident or damage reported to carfax. Gm puts an excellent euro into saturns stable, although it could have benefited from a diet. Check out the latest saturn vue features and specs at car and driver, including safety and warranty information. The sky was the only twoseat roadster to be made in the line while the vue hybrid and aura also came out in that year. The vues underside blends existing gm engines, the 2. The saturn aura is a midsize family sedan that was produced by saturn. There are 281 complaints on file for the saturn vue. Like saturn cars, the vue is fitted with polymer body panels to resist dents. It did cite a car and driver issue that had a mini suv round up which i had already read. Arriving soft on the heels of the 2001 ford escape, which itself arrived rather soft on the heels of the 1996 toyota rav4 and 1997 honda crv, the 2003 saturn vue is a ford escapesized sportute also built on passengercar mechanicals. The 2004 saturn vue is available with a choice of fourcylinder or v6 engines and with frontwheel drive fwd or allwheel drive awd. Visit for more info on this 2007 saturn vue v6 from autoline.

View detailed specs, features and options for the 2009 saturn vue awd 4dr v6 xr at u. The vue is a bit larger than both the ford escape and honda crv, as the saturns 106. The saturn vue is the latest in a line of vehicles that have the look and allwheeldrive attributes of. Saturn s twoseat ragtop is a brother to the pontiac solstice in that both share gms rear drive kappa platform, but the saturn has a softer ride and better sound insulation. Get detailed information on the 2009 saturn vue including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Unfortunately the 2002 crv will not be available to drive at this time, which is saturns main competitor for the size and price. I am going to wait until i have a chance to drive one. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru outback. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The aura finished fourth out of six places in a car and driver comparison test, ahead of the. This fivepassenger model with available allwheel drive. The 2009 saturn vue comes with plenty of standard features and boasts innovative options. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 345 vue models nationwide.

In the last quarter of 2007, saturn will offer the vue green line hybrid, or gl version, using the 2. Saturns twoseat ragtop is a brother to the pontiac solstice in that both share gms reardrive kappa platform, but the saturn has a softer ride and better sound insulation. My partner and i bought our 2008 saturn vue xr v6 about 2 months ago. Its also known for innovation and the vue is no exception. Saturn built the vue on a long wheelbase, resulting in a roomy interior with back seats that recline slightly for comfort. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.

It was the first vehicle to use the gm theta platform when it was introduced in. Many front drive cars with any torque to speak of exhibit this. The saturn vue has improved in ride, handling, and interior finish, but consumer reports tests reveal fuel economy isnt great. Soon i will be going to a saturn ride and drive and i will drive all the competition as well as the saturn vue. My wife and i were searching for a new car, as we were expecting twins and we both were driving compact cars. Although it is heavy and doesnt offer a third row, as some of its competition does, the vue makes up for part of that deficit by offering excellent driving dynamics. The seats, including the front passenger seat, fold flat for hauling an eightfoot ladder or other cargo, and a cargo organizer aids organization. I was hoping for 060 times 14 mile times feet traveled from 600 interior noise levels ride feel ect ect ect it was also extremely limited in the information about the saturn vue. The vue hybrid has frontwheel drive, and under the hood is a mildhybrid powertrain thats carried over mostly unchanged from the saturn vue green line of previous model years. The saturn vue red line was a highperformance saturn suv. The 2004 saturn vue incorporates new innovations in its already outstanding lineup of car parts for its red line trim package.

Carfax 1owner purchased on 082509 and owned in fl until present. We have loved the vehicle and it has aged well considering its going on 7. V6 engine, sporttuned suspension with lowered ride height, 18inch wheels, monochromatic color scheme, revised front fascia and rocker panel extensions. Saturn cars saturn vue 2009 saturn vue 2009 saturn vue specifications. Click expand search to expand your search radius or find other used cars in your area.

Car and driver on the freeway, the vue keeps pace as long as the road is flat. We have loved the vehicle and it has aged well considering its going on 7 years old and had 75k miles when we bought it. It debuted as a concept car at the north american international auto show in. The saturn vue is a compact suv that was sold and built by saturn, and it was saturns bestselling model. As in the vue, the aura green line was equipped with the 2. Car and driver there is lots of interior storage, including a large, illuminated glove box, a slideout storage bin under the front passenger seat, a rear cargo system with upper and lower side. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2. The 2008 saturn aura is a finelooking midsize family sedan, car and driver says, while edmunds calls it sharper and more contemporary than saturn s past efforts. These are a car i would actually really like to own one day except in awd form.