2008 Saturn Vue

The second best selling series for Saturn, the 2008 Saturn Vue is often compared to the very popular Honda CR-V and Ford Escape vehicles. However, the '08 Saturn Vue model has comes back with a completely comprehensive do-over and a host of new features.

Available in four model types, the 2008 Saturn Vue also comes with a choice of three different gasoline engines as well as one hybrid engine that operates on both gasoline as well as electricity.

The front looks sleek with roof line arcs that bend slightly downward as they move towards the rear, giving the car a more streamlined teardrop shape.

The turn signal lights are housed in new vent like spoiler located below the front fender. The air vents for the air conditioning are chrome ringed, and the glove box has been resized to hold more luggage.

2007 Saturn Vue

The 2007 Saturn Vue goes in for another revamp after extensive changes in 2006, with the introduction of a new Deep Blue color option that replaces the older Pacific Blue color.

Other changes include a rear seat DVD system, XM Satellite Radio, a new hybrid model that runs on both gasoline and electricity, and cruise control, which are now all part of standard equipment on every Vue.

The 2007 Saturn Vue has a dent resistance polymer protecting the bodyside panels like those in the other Saturn’s, and a single welded body form protects the passengers, forming a steel safety cage around them in the event of any accident.

The power package, now standard in all 2007 Saturn Vue cars, will include a new stereo system that can accommodate portable MP3 players like the Ipod, cruise control, power windows, mirrors and locks, remore keyless entry, and Saturn’s security system. The car has improved engines with a 2.2 liter 143 hp engine on the base, and a 3.5 liter 248 hp V-6 on the top end model.

2006 Saturn Vue

Saturn’s first foray into the world of SUV’s, the 2006 Saturn Vue line continues the tradition started by them in 2002. The only difference is that the car does not sport the gearless variable continuous transmission anymore, but comes with a four or five speed auto transmission.

The Red Line is the top end of this series, and promises to deliver a performance based edge to the car, having been designed in the General Motors Performance Division. It is equipped with a 3.5 liter Honda V-6 engine that produces 250 hp, and now all the V-6 Vues use this engine in lieu of the older 3.0 liter engine, which has now been dropped.

This year, the 2006 Saturn Vue sees some nice upgrades as far as the exteriors and interiors are concerned. New headlights, a shiny new grille, dent resistant bumpers, new rocker panels, restyled interior, updated radio design, and aggressive looking wheels are some of the changes made for this year.

2005 Saturn Vue

Saturn’s first SUV offering, the 2005 Saturn Vue continues the popular SUV series that the company released in 2002. The biggest feature of the car at that time was the gearless continuous variable transmission.

A Conventional Four-speed greets you when you step in to the 2005 Saturn Vue, but the V-6 engine Vue gets a five-speed automatic transmission.

The big boss of this series is most certainly the Red Line 2005 Saturn Vue that carries a big 3.5 liter Honda V-6 engine that produces 250 horsepower, and is also installed in other V-6 Vues.

The 2005 Saturn Vue has earned itself a full five stars in safety ratings, and has passed all the crash tests taken by the NHTSA with flying colors. The car features space-frame construction, and features dent resistant polymer bodyside panels, as well as a steel safety cage. The engine power boost is a welcome step, and the car drives much more smoothly and is more stable.