2002-2007 Saturn Vue: Year-to-Year Changes

2003 Saturn Vue: In its first full season, Saturn's SUV added a previously unavailable powertrain combination, along with optional leather upholstery. Both the four-cylinder and V6 models could have either front-drive or all-wheel drive; in 2002, the V6 had come only with AWD. Four-cylinder AWD models came only with the CVT unit. A new option package included leather upholstery, heated front seats with lumbar adjustment, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

2004 Saturn Vue: A completely different V6 engine, supplied by Honda, replaced the original GM V6 this year. Borrowed from Honda's Pilot and Odyssey, the new 3.5-liter V6 developed 250 horsepower. It mated with a new Honda-supplied five-speed automatic transmission. Also for 2004, 17-inch alloy wheels replaced the 16s on AWD models and were available for 2WD V6 Vues. Revised steering calibrations were intended to improve steering feel. Interior trim changes included chrome-ringed, white-faced instruments. Satellite radio was a new option. Midseason brought a newly optional DVD rear entertainment system, as well as a performance-oriented Red Line edition. Equipped with the 250-hp V6 engine, the Red Line Vue has a stiffer suspension and 18-inch wheels.

2005 Saturn Vue: No changes of note were made to the Vue in 2005.

2006 Saturn Vue: Midyear addition of a gas-electric hybrid makes 2006 news for this compact five-seat SUV from General Motors' Saturn division. Launched as a 2007 model, the Vue Green Line teams a 4-cyl gas engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 170 hp. The system self-charges the batteries; there's no plug-in charging. Unlike most hybrids, the Green Line cannot run on the electric motor alone. It comes only with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission. Also, styling is freshened inside and out for 2006 and OnStar assistance and steering-wheel audio controls become standard.

2007 Saturn Vue: Vue carries over unchanged.