![]() ![]() The Vue seats five people, although the back seat is not overly generous. It will be joined by a minivan later in the year. Saturn says the Vue can be “flat towed,” meaning that hauling it behind an RV will not cause mechanical damage. The new powertrain also boosts the Vue’s towing capacity to 3,500 pounds, and that’s enough for a small camper, watercraft or motorcycle trailer. Few, if any, small SUVs every travel off road, and in the city most drivers like to feel some energy under their right foot. While a performance-oriented SUV might seem like a contradiction, it’s not quite as puzzling as it might seem. The front fascia is deep and square, and the grille outlets are filled with black mesh. Door handles and rearview mirrors are painted the same col or as the rest of the body. Red Line models have a monochromatic paint scheme. For a low profile, choose black or silver. The electric lime test car was very bright, and I think it would get tiresome pretty quickly. Red Line Vues are available in black, silver or electric lime colors. The electronic power steering is reconfigured to give it better road feel. The Vue Red Line has 18-inch wheels, a lowered suspension and aerodynamic bodywork. Saturn plans a whole line of Red Line-badged performance models. The test vehicle was an all-wheel-drive model, and its sticker price was $29,100. In addition to the new engine, the Vue is now available in a performance-tuned, Red Line version, with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The new 250-horsepower V-6, bought from Honda, produces 69 more horsepower than the engine it replaces, and that’s more than enough horsepower to get your attention. The Vue Red Line will arrive in the third quarter of 2007 and the Vue Green Line hybrid will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2007.Saturn’s Vue has some juice. The Vue XR (and base-level XE) will arrive at Saturn retailers this spring. No date has been set for the introduction of the plug-in hybrid, but it is a top priority for the company. This system will provide a 45-percent improvement in fuel economy compared to its non-hybrid counterpart.Īdditionally, General Motors committed to producing a plug-in version of the Vue Green Line that will double the fuel economy performance of any SUV currently on the market. At the show, Saturn also announced it will offer a version of the Vue Green Line with GM's new two-mode hybrid system, in the third quarter of 2008. The 2008 Vue was first shown last November at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show, as an uplevel XR model. Fuel economy figures for the 2008 Vue will be announced later. The system saves fuel by p roviding an electric power assist during acceleration shutting off the engine at idle early fuel cut-off during deceleration and capturing electrical energy through regenerative braking. The hybrid system on the Vue Green Line combines sophisticated controls with an electric motor/generator mated to a 2.4L four-cylinder engine and a modified four-speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Vue Green Line hybrid will continue to provide consumers with an affordable hybrid that also provides uncompromised utility. The vehicle also features Red Line-logo instrument cluster graphics and embroidered floor mats. ![]() Interior modifications include a Red Line-only Ebony interior, including black leather sport seats with suede fabric inserts. The Vue Red Line will be available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It is powered by a dual overhead cam 3.6L V-6 VVT engine that delivers 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. A lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Red Line badges complete the performance-inspired appearance.įrom a performance perspective, the Red Line comes with standard tap up/tap down transmission control and sport-tuned ride and handling. The rear of the vehicle features a special fascia, spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. ![]() Saturn announced two new variants of the completely redesigned 2008 Vue crossover utility at the Chicago Auto Show: the performance-tuned Red Line and the affordable, fuel-saving Green Line hybrid.The Red Line builds on the new Vue's bold styling with an aggressive front-end design, including a large, lower air opening and projector beam fog lamps. ![]()
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