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Summary
The Saturn Vue is the latest in a long line of compact SUVs. It offers a CVT and other innovations, but we were expecting a little more because Saturn had the luxury of time to thoroughly study the competition. We think the Saturn Vue is well worth a closer look, with or without your 3-D glasses. One thing is clear, however. You won't need your glasses to see that Vue's starting price ($16,835) brings it high marks in its class.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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4-cyl FWD 5-speed ($16,325); 4-cyl FWD automatic ($17,265); 4-cyl AWD ($18,860); V6 AWD ($22,575) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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child seat anchors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS; side-impact curtain airbags |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Springhill, Tennessee |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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V6 AWD ($22,575) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning with dust filter, reclining front bucket seats with folding armrests, cargo area power outlet, fold-flat front passenger seat, integrated roof rails, 2-position reclining rear seats, 70/30 split folding rear seatbacks, liftgate loading lights, rear window wiper/washer; V6 adds AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers, power outside mirrors, power windows, remote keyless entry, alarm system, auto-dimming rearview mirror with outside temperature and compass display, dual map lights, cruise control, 16-inch alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS ($575); head curtain air bags ($395); OnStar communications system ($695); power sunroof ($725) |
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Destination Charge:
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510 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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24965 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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181 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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195 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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106.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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181.3/71.5/66.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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61/61 |
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Turning circle:
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38 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.4/53.3/41.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.9/53.1/36.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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30.3 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2500 (with trailer brakes) |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent strut-type with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent three-link trailing arm with coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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8.0 |
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Curb weight:
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3491 |
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Tires:
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P235/65SR16 Bridgestone Dueler |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.5 |
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