2008 Saturn Vue: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $21,525 - $29,300
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Saturn Vue. See if the 2008 Saturn Vue is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Saturn Vue |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | XR |
| Arrival Date: | 10/24/2007 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 26,270 |
| Price as Tested: | 30,945 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 5537 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 5907 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 370 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 22.115 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 16.73 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Leather Trim Pkg (leather upholstery, heated front seats); Convenience Pkg (remote engine start, rain-sensing wipers, heated windshield washer system, universal home remote); Navigation System; Advanced Audio System
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
In the major league of the automotive industry, the 2008 Vue would win the "Most Improved Player" award, hands down. Whatever performance enhancers GM put on this vehicle have paid off big time in terms of ride, handling, and interior appointments. The unfortunate side effect of these automotive steroids comes at the expense of curb weight, as this SUV comes in at a pudgy 4300 lb. As such, fuel economy suffers in daily commuting. All in all, though, Vue went from bench-warmer to all-star. Quite an impressive turnaround.
Jennifer Geiger
This compact SUV is leaps and bounds better than the previous-generation Vue in terms of handling, interior quality, and exterior styling. Overall, I found it pleasant and comfortable. A lower base price and higher fuel economy numbers would really tip the scale.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Saturn Vue |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Red Line |
| Arrival Date: | 11/29/2007 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 28,770 |
| Price as Tested: | 31,865 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 7299 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 7481 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 182 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 12.35 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 14.74 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Navigation System, Advanced Audio System
From the Back Seat
Jack Stewart
Vue is a competent SUV. The Red Line's sport ambitions are unfulfilled. The other models are much better values.
John Biel
The Vue is a competent and sensible SUV for most driving conditions, though the Red Line can be a little expensive. As equipped, the one in this test stickered at $31,865 delivered. Its $28,770 starting price is $2500 more than an AWD XR that comes with the same powertrain and comfort/convenience items. Yet, the Red Line's only truly critical advantage is a front-seat active head-restraint system that, curiously, isn't available on any other Vue, even as an option.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Green Line |
| Arrival Date: | 04/21/2008 |
| Engine: | dohc I4/electric |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 25,370 |
| Price as Tested: | 25,371 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 4190 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4522 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 332 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 10.522 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 31.55 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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From the Back Seat
Don Sikora
The Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid is impressive. For about $26,000 you get a large-ish compact SUV with front-wheel drive, a very handsome interior, good road manners, and surprising fuel economy that is better than many compact sedans. The main downside is the lack of available all-wheel drive, but this seems like an excellent value. Well done.
Jennifer Geiger
The 30 mpg I averaged in my construction-traffic-heavy time in Vue Green line is impressive. Check out Vue Green Line for its blend of above average fuel economy, good degree of utility, pleasant cabin, and affordable sticker price.
Tom Appel
Frugal and fine finishes, Vue Green Line is the hybrid for folks who don't want to think too much about hybrids. A "mild hybrid", Vue Green Line isn't capable of moving solely on electric power, but the ultra-smooth stop/start function makes this point almost moot. Hybrid details aside, Vue is one of the nicer compact SUVs. If you can live with the mediocre power and overboosted steering, this likable fuel sipper may have a place on your shopping list.
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