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2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid Features Review

April 28, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

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Offers at extra cost a DVD-based navigation system
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Automakers tend to pack all sorts of high-tech features into their hybrid models, but Saturn opts for a less opulent base package for the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid.

The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid comes in just one trim, which TheCarConnection.com's editors note is better equipped than the base Saturn Vue XE but doesn't include as much as the more upscale XR. Some of the standard features on the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid include "remote keyless entry, a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack, cruise control, [and] automatic climate control," according to Cars.com. Kelley Blue Book adds that "steering wheel-mounted audio controls," and full-power accessories are also included in the base price, as well as "auto on/off headlights." Edmunds reviewers are impressed with the "lengthy features list" on the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid, which is rounded out with a standard "satellite radio" receiver.

Moving over to the options list, consumers will find quite a bit worth splurging on when outfitting their Saturn Vue Hybrid. Kelley Blue Book reviewers find that Saturn "offers at extra cost a DVD-based navigation system" and a "rear DVD entertainment system." Edmunds reports that other options available for the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid include a "Comfort & Convenience Package [that] adds rain-sensing wipers, heated mirrors and windshield washer nozzles, [an] eight-way power driver seat, [and] leather-wrapped steering wheel." An available Premium Trim Package on the Saturn Vue Hybrid refits the interior with leather upholstery and heated front seats.

Conclusion

It may not come with all the features you'd expect, but the base 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is very affordable.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Offers at extra cost a DVD-based navigation systemKelley Blue BookPremium Trim Package adds leather upholstery, leather-wrapped shift knobEdmundsThe most affordable hybrid SUV your dollar can buyMotor Trend Automakers tend to pack all sorts of high-tech features into their hybrid models, but Saturn opts for a less opulent base package for the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid comes in just one trim, which TheCarConnection.com's editors note is better equipped than the base Saturn Vue XE but doesn't include as much as the more upscale XR. Some of the standard features on the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid include "remote keyless entry, a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack, cruise control, [and] automatic climate control," according to Cars.com. Kelley Blue Book adds that "steering wheel-mounted audio controls," and full-power accessories are also included in the base price, as well as "auto on/off headlights." Edmunds reviewers are impressed with the "lengthy features list" on the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid, which is rounded out with a standard "satellite radio" receiver. Moving over to the options list, consumers will find quite a bit worth splurging on when outfitting their Saturn Vue Hybrid. Kelley Blue Book reviewers find that Saturn "offers at extra cost a DVD-based navigation system" and a "rear DVD entertainment system." Edmunds reports that other options available for the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid include a "Comfort & Convenience Package [that] adds rain-sensing wipers, heated mirrors and windshield washer nozzles, [an] eight-way power driver seat, [and] leather-wrapped steering wheel." An available Premium Trim Package on the Saturn Vue Hybrid refits the interior with leather upholstery and heated front seats. ConclusionIt may not come with all the features you'd expect, but the base 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is very affordable. 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "Same coupe-like sportiness as the regular model" MotherProof: "A mild hybrid , although you wouldn't know it from the not-so-mild hybrid stickers" Motor Trend: "Interior is handsomely designed" Appearance-wise, the 2009 ...

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The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid has a lower price than the Ford Escape Hybrid—and the Tribute Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid, which are all mechanically similar to the Ford. The Ford, Mazda, and Mercury, along with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, all have a full hybrid system—meaning the system can propel the vehicle on electric power alone—and mileage is a bit better than that of the Vue in town. The Ford-designed hybrids and the Toyota each have available all-wheel drive, while the Saturn's system is only offered with front-wheel drive. The Jetta Sportwagen TDI is an intriguing alternative for those who do a lot of highway driving or have longer commutes; the clean-diesel engine shines on the highway, with real-world fuel economy well into the 40s, and the model is priced lower than any of these hybrids.

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