Saturn Vue
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{{Infobox Automobile
|image=[[Image:Saturn-VUE-1.jpg|250px|2002-2005 Saturn Vue]]
|name=Saturn Vue
|manufacturer=[[Saturn Corporation]] (2002-2004) <br> [[General Motors]] (2005-present)
|production=2002–present
|class=[[Compact SUV|Compact]] [[crossover SUV]] (LWB)<br>[[Mid-size|Mid-size]] [[crossover SUV]] (LWB)
|body_style=4-door [[SUV]]
|layout=[[Front-engine design|Front-engine]], [[front-wheel drive]] / [[Four-wheel drive]]
|platform=[[GM Theta platform]]
}}
The '''Saturn Vue''' is a [[Compact SUV|compact]] [[crossover SUV]] from [[General Motors]]' [[Saturn Corporation|Saturn]] [[marque]], and is Saturn's top-selling model in the [[United States]]. It was the first vehicle to use the [[GM Theta platform]]. The Vue is the oldest model in the Saturn lineup since the demise of the [[Saturn L-Series|L-Series]] in 2005. A second generation Vue was launched in 2007 for the 2008 model sharing styling with GM's global [[Opel Antara|Antara]] model. The vehicle is also known as the [[Chevrolet Captiva]] (Mexico, Europe), [[GMC Terrain]] (Middle East, not related to the [[GMC Terrain|North American]] version), [[Holden Captiva]] (Oceania), [[Opel Antara]] (mainland Europe), and [[Vauxhall Antara]] (UK/Ireland).
==Sales==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model Year
! Sales
|-
| 2004
| 86,957
|-
| 2005
| 91,972
|-
| 2006
| 88,581
|-
| 2007
| 84,767
|}
<ref>''General Motors'' [[January 3]], [[2008]] "GM Reports 323,453 December Deliveries; 3.87 Million Vehicles Sold in 2007"</ref>
<ref>''General Motors'' [[January 4]], [[2006]] "GM Reports 392,041 Deliveries in December</ref>
==First generation==
{{Infobox Automobile generation
|name=First generation (2002-2007)
|image=[[Image:06-07 Saturn Vue base.jpg|250px|2006-2007 Saturn Vue Base]]
|production=2002–2007
|engine=2.2 L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#L61|L61]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>3.0 L ''[[GM 54-Degree V6 engine#L81|L81]]'' [[V6]]<br>3.5 L ''[[GM L66 engine|L66]]'' [[V6]]<br>2.4 L ''[[belt alternator starter|BAS]]'' [[hybrid vehicle|hybrid]]
|transmission=5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br>5-speed [[Aisin AF33 transmission|Aisin ''AF33'']] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br>5-speed [[Honda]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br> 4-speed automatic<br>4-speed automatic<br>''[[VTi transmission|VTi]]'' [[continuously-variable transmission|CVT]]
|wheelbase={{auto in|106.6|0}}
|related=[[Opel Antara]]<br>[[Chevrolet Equinox]]<br>[[Pontiac Torrent]]<br>[[Chevrolet Captiva]]
|length= {{auto in|181.3|0}}
|width= {{auto in|71.5|0}}<Br>Hybrid: {{auto in|71.6|0}}
|height= {{auto in|66.5|0}}<Br>Hybrid: {{auto in|66.3|0}}
|assembly=[[Spring Hill, Tennessee]]
}}
The Vue was introduced for the 2002 model year and was designed by Saturn. It was manufactured at the [[Spring Hill, Tennessee|Spring Hill]] GM plant. Its unibody platform is shared with the [[Chevrolet Equinox]], [[Pontiac Torrent]] and the [[Europe]]an [[Opel Antara]]. The first generation ran from model year 2002-2007.
Four-cylinder Vues use the ''[[GM Family II engine|Ecotec]]'' [[straight-4|I4]]. The ''[[GM 54-Degree V6 engine#L81|L81]]'' [[V6]] from the [[Saturn L-Series|L-Series]] and 5-speed [[Aisin AF33 transmission|Aisin AF33]] [[automatic transmission]] were initially offered, but starting in 2004, all 6-cylinder Vues were equipped with the {{Convert|250|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Honda]]-manufactured [[GM L66 engine|L66 engine]] and a [[Honda]] transmission. The four-cylinder Vue was available with the [[VTi transmission|VTi]] [[continuously-variable transmission]] (CVT) until GM canceled it for 2005.
The Vue received a facelift for the 2006 model year. Upgrades included a redesigned interior with higher-quality materials, a new bumper and grille, and some minor cosmetic pieces to the exterior. [[OnStar]] is now standard as well as [[cruise control]] and automatic headlights.
===Red Line===
Saturn introduced a special high-performance line of vehicles in 2004 under the name, "Red Line". The '''Vue Red Line''' includes the {{Convert|250|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} ''[[GM L66 engine|L66]]'' [[V6]] and sportier suspension tuning for performance. 18 in alloy wheels, ground-effect front bumpers, chrome exhaust tip, special black leather and suede seats, footwell lighting, and a special gauge cluster complete the visual updates. It also includes some special interior features as well, such as a higher quality audio system.<ref>"Saturn Vue". Advertisement brochure. Canada: General Motors Corporation and General Motors of Canada Limited, 2006, p.21 of 32.</ref>
===Green Line===
The high-performance Vue Red Line was joined for 2007 by an environmentally-oriented '''Green Line''' model. The Vue is a [[mild hybrid]], or [[hybrid vehicle|assist hybrid]], using what GM calls a "[[belt alternator starter]]" (BAS) system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/300_hybrids/bas_050103.html|date= 2003-11-11|accessdate=2007-06-14|title=GM - GMability Advanced Technology: GM's Belt Alternator Starter... - www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/300_hybrids}}</ref> A large electric motor is connected to the crankshaft via a special accessory drive belt, with a modified automatic transmission fitted.
It automatically stops the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt and instantly restarts it when the vehicle must move again. Not to be confused as just a "start-stop" system, the electric motor also assists somewhat in acceleration, though not to the extent that [[Honda]]'s [[Integrated Motor Assist]] system does. A [[Nickel metal hydride battery|Nickel Metal Hydride]] (NiMH) battery located under the load floor powers the electric motor, as well as collects and stores regenerative braking energy. The NiMH also provides some electric assist to the engine during steady driving, further improving fuel economy. The regenerative charging and electric motor assist functions are shown to the driver via an analog gauge on the dash board, and real-time fuel-economy feedback is accomplished via an "eco" light that glows when the instantaneous fuel economy is beating the window sticker fuel economy values.
The fuel savings are 20% up from the base vehicle's 22/27 [[miles per gallon|mpg]] city/highway EPA sticker to 27/32 mpg, the highest highway fuel economy of any 2007 model SUV sold in the US market.<ref> 2007 model EPA Highway rating of 32 mpg. </ref> In Canada, according to Saturn "the result is a Vue that gets an estimated 8.8L/100 km (27 [[miles per gallon|mpg]]) city and 6.7 L/100 km (35 [[miles per gallon|mpg]]) highway."<ref>"Saturn Vue". Advertisement brochure. Canada: General Motors Corporation and General Motors of Canada Limited, 2006, p.8 of 32.</ref>
The Green Line has a {{Convert|170|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.4 L ''[[GM Family II engine|Ecotec]]'' [[DOHC]]-phaser engine which replaces the standard {{Convert|144|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.2 L [[internal combustion engine|engine]], resulting in the improvement of 0-60 mph acceleration time by 1.0 [[second]]s. Pricing for the hybrid is about [[United States dollar|US$]]2,000 more than a similarly-equipped Vue, and debuted in production form on [[January 8]], [[2006]] at the [[North American International Auto Show]]. The Green Line went on sale in fall 2006.
===Engines===
{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|2002–2007||2.2 [[Liter|L]] ''[[GM Ecotec engine#L61|Ecotec L61]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]||143 [[Horsepower|hp]] (107 [[Watt#Kilowatt|kW]])||152 [[Foot pound force|ft·lbf]] (206 [[Newton metre|N·m]])
|-
|2002-2003||3.0 L ''[[GM 54-Degree V6 engine|54-Degree]]'' [[V6]]||181 hp (135 kW)||195 ft·lbf (264 N·m)
|-
|2004-2007||3.5 L ''[[GM L66 engine|GM L66]]'' [[V6]]||250 hp (186 kW)||242 ft·lbf (328 N·m)
|-
|2007||2.4 L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LE5|Ecotec LE5]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]||170 hp (127 kW)||163 ft·lbf (220 N·m)
|}
==Second generation==
{{Infobox Automobile generation
|name=Second generation (2008-present)
|image=[[Image:2008 Saturn Vue XE.jpg|250px|2008 Saturn Vue XE]]
|production=2008–present
|related=[[Opel Antara]]<br>[[Chevrolet Equinox]]<br>[[Pontiac Torrent]]<br>[[Chevrolet Captiva]]<Br>[[GMC Terrain]]
|engine=2.4L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LE5|LE5]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>3.5L ''[[GM High Value engine#LZ4|LZ4]]'' [[V6]]<br>3.6L ''[[GM High Feature engine#LY7|LY7]]'' [[V6]]
|transmission=6-speed automatic<br>4-speed automatic
|wheelbase={{auto in|106.6|0}}
|length= {{auto in|180.1|0}} (SWB)<br> {{auto in|182.6|0}} (LWB)
|width= {{auto in|72.8|0}}
|height= {{auto in|66.3|0}} (SWB)<br>Hybrid: {{auto in|66.2|0}} <br> {{auto in|67.7|0}} (LWB)
|weight= {{auto lb|4325|0}}
|assembly=[[Ramos Arizpe]], [[Mexico]]
}}
Saturn introduced the all-new second generation 2008 Saturn Vue at the 2007 [[Greater Los Angeles Auto Show]] (held in Nov-Dec 2006) and is a re-badged [[Opel Antara]]. A preview of the new design was shown at the 2006 [[New York International Auto Show]] as the '''Saturn PreVue''' concept, which itself was based on the [[Opel Antara#Concept|Opel Antara GTC]] concept displayed in Frankfurt in 2005. While the PreVue had only two doors, production Vue models have four.
Trim levels include the XE, XR, the sporty Red Line and hybrid Green Line. The standard engine is a {{Convert|169|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.4 liter [[Straight-4|I4]] Ecotec with variable valve timing. Optional engines include a {{Convert|222|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 3.5 liter V6 and a {{Convert|257|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 3.6 liter [[DOHC]] [[V6]].
Production moved to [[Ramos Arizpe]], [[Mexico]], where the [[Chevrolet HHR]] is produced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saturnfans.com/Cars/VUE/2008/vueproductionmexico.shtml|date=[[2 December]] [[2006]]|accessdate=2007-01-10|title=Its Official: GM Moving Vue Production to Mexico - SaturnFans.com}}</ref>
===Red Line===
The second-generation Vue Red Line uses the same 3.6 L [[DOHC]] V6 from the XR trim level, making the same {{convert|257|hp|abbr=on}} as in the XR, but adds several more sporting changes to separate the Red Line from the XR. This includes Tapshift, allowing [[Manual transmission|manual]] shifting of the 6-speed automatic transmission, a reduction in ride height of approximately {{convert|1|in|mm|sing=on}}, and a sport tuned suspension "has differently-tuned shocks and struts, different spring rates, and unique bushings and stabilizer bars."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-saturn-vue-red-line/|date=[[17 October]] [[2007]]|accessdate=2008-10-21|title=In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line - Autoblog.com}}</ref> Exterior appearance changes include 18 in alloy wheels, more aggressive front bumper, tail lamps and exhaust tips.
===Green Line===
[[Image:2008 Saturn Vue GreenLine.jpg|thumb|left|2008 Saturn Vue Green Line]]
The Vue Green Line [[hybrid vehicle|hybrid]] uses with the same [[mild hybrid]] [[belt alternator starter|BAS]] system with the 2.4 L [[Ecotec]] as first generation Vue. Software updates and optimizations to smooth the operation as well as improve fuel economy. Fuel economy under the new 2008 EPA standards is 25/32 mpg city/highway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/12/2008-saturn-vue-green-line-32-mpg-highway-for-24-795/|date=[[12 October]] [[2008]]|accessdate=2008-10-21|title=2008 Saturn Vue Green Line, 32 mpg highway for $24,795 - Autoblog.com}}</ref>
A full hybrid model featuring GM's [[Global Hybrid Cooperation|Two-Mode]] system is to be introduced during 2008, most likely as a 2009 year model. After this system is introduced, GM will release a [[Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle|plug-in hybrid]] version of the vehicle in 2009.<ref>[http://www.calcars.org/carmakers.html How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> This will make it the first plug in hybrid with the system as original equipment.<ref>[http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/11/29/la-auto-show-saturn-vue-green-line-will-offer-2-mode-and-plug-i/ LA Auto Show: Saturn Vue Green Line will offer 2-mode and plug-in hybrid technology - AutoblogGreen<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
===Engines===
{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|2008-present||2.4 L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LE5|Ecotec LE5]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]||{{Convert|169|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ft·lbf|161}}
|-
|2008-present||3.5 L ''[[GM High Value engine#LZ4|High Value LZ4]]'' [[V6]]||{{Convert|222|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ft·lbf|220}}
|-
|2008-present||3.6 L ''[[GM High Feature engine#LY7|High Feature LY7]]'' [[V6]]||{{Convert|257|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ft·lbf|248}}
|}
==See also==
[[List of hybrid vehicles]]
{{commonscat|Saturn VUE}}
==References==
{{refbegin}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/100_news/hybridvue2_10906.html|title=Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid Delivers Great Fuel Economy Through New, Lower-Cost Hybrid System|work=[[General Motors]] press release|accessmonthday=[[January 9]] |accessyear=2006}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.lemonfree.com/reviews.php?rid=1450|title=2007 Saturn Vue Roadtest|accessmonthday=[[December 6]] |accessyear=2006}}
{{refend}}
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{{Saturn Corporation}}
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