2008 Saturn VUE - Specifications
Saturn VUE Related News
Report: Buick Cancels Vue-Based Plug-in Hybrid Crossover
When General Motors sells Saturn later this year it will lose more than a quarter of its sales of hybrid vehicles. Saturn, with no V8 models, full-size SUVs or pickups, is... August 19, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 6
GM plug-in hybrid crossover on track for 2011 debut
When General Motors sells Saturn later this year, it will lose more than a quarter of its sales of hybrid vehicles. Saturn, with no V8 models, fullsize SUVs or pickups, is... July 8, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 2
Report: Buick to get two-mode hybrid for new crossover
If the rumors are true, General Motors may be in the process of developing a new Buick crossover - with a new two-mode plug-in hybrid engine that should take the alternative... June 16, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 1
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid gets the axe
While most automakers are scrambling to add hybrids and other alternatively-fueled models to their lineups, General Motors is getting rid of a couple of struggling hybrids... June 1, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
Parts shortages could delay GM’s plan to offer 26 hybrids by 2014
General Motors ambitious viability plan announced a fortnight ago called for up to $16.6 billion in additional aid and the reduction of more than 47,000 jobs across the... March 1, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Why should I also consider these?
With space for five and two rows of seating, the 2008 Saturn Vue competes against the smaller compact crossover vehicles.
Its primary rival is perhaps the Honda CR-V, a vehicle that was redesigned last year and boasts a roomy interior and smooth ride.
But the CR-V comes only with a peppy and efficient four-cylinder engine, and it's quite a bit lighter than the Vue.
The Subaru Forester is another alternative; compared to the Vue, the Forester drives more like a sporty small car, with crisp handling and good performance from its flat-four engine, plus standard all-wheel drive.
The Toyota RAV4--closely priced--is about the same size as the Vue on the outside, but it has seating for seven and a third-row seat, along with a more efficient four-cylinder engine and a more powerful V-6.
And the Ford Escape, despite a recent reskin, looks dated but is still very competitive, with a space-efficient design.
The Vue's fuel economy is not as good as that of either the Ford Escape or Toyota RAV4 equipped with their optional V-6 engines.
