2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 saturn vue hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Energy normally lost during braking is recouped by the Vue Hybrid's regenerative braking system. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard, and the Vue Hybrid comes only with front-wheel drive. Fuel economy estimates are 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined. Safety: The Vue Hybrid comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and OnStar. In government crash tests, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid achieved a perfect five stars for both frontal and side-impact protection. Likewise... |
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2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Unlike most hybrids on the market, this mild hybrid employs a conventional four-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Hybrid achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25/32 mpg city/highway. Its highway driving range is 585 miles on a tank of gas. 172-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 167 pounds-feet of torque Four-speed automatic transmission Available trailer hitch (1,500-pound towing limit) Safety The Vue Hybrid features a laundry list of standard safety systems. Because it's also sold in Europe, the Vue has some unusual safety features for this price range, including active head... |
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2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...When I was comfortable with the arm length, my legs were cramped. No, I'm not a Tyrannosaurs rex, I just need a little telescoping steering wheel from time to time. The kids were relieved to find the backseat comfortable, and all the seat belts were a snap to use because they weren't wedged into the seat bench. This business with embedding the buckles into the seat bench has been tiresome for me and my kids. The Latch connectors were easy to locate, but they were nestled too tightly into the seat bench. The backseat's armrest folded down and provided a covert storage cubby for my kids' stuff... |
Saturn VUE Hybrid Related News
Saturn to drop 'Green Line' label
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
Why should I also consider these?
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.
