2009 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?
The 2009 Saturn Vue’s primary rival is perhaps the Honda CR-V, a vehicle that was recently redesigned and boasts a roomy interior and smooth ride.
But the CR-V comes with only a peppy and efficient four-cylinder engine, and it's quite a bit lighter than the Vue.
The comparably priced Toyota RAV4 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.
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 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 when equipped with their optional V-6 engines.
