| Ranking | Details |
|---|---|
| #1 |
Great Little SUVSource: Cars.com
..."I looked at about 8 different small SUVs before I decided on my Saturn Vue Hybrid and I couldn't be happier. |
| #2 |
THIS is one fine SUV!!!Source: Cars.com
..."What is not to like? I am a big guy and I fit easily inside. |
| #3 |
First HybridSource: Cars.com
..."I bought this hybrid and i didn't know what to expect. |
Saturn’s Vue hybrid crossover was one of the first petrol-electric models from an American carmaker when it was launched in 2006. Back then, marketers from Saturn... June 12, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid has a lower price than the Ford Escape Hybrid—and the Tribute Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid, which are all mechanically similar to the Ford.
The Ford, Mazda, and Mercury, along with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, all have a full hybrid system—meaning the system can propel the vehicle on electric power alone—and mileage is a bit better than that of the Vue in town.
The Ford-designed hybrids and the Toyota each have available all-wheel drive, while the Saturn's system is only offered with front-wheel drive.
The Jetta Sportwagen TDI is an intriguing alternative for those who do a lot of highway driving or have longer commutes; the clean-diesel engine shines on the highway, with real-world fuel economy well into the 40s, and the model is priced lower than any of these hybrids.