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2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid Safety Review

April 28, 2009

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal offset impact; "good," side impact; Top Safety Pick 2009
IIHS

Five stars, front impacts; five stars, side impacts
NHTSA

Features a laundry list of standard safety systems
Cars.com

Every prospective car buyer cares about safety to some degree, but it's generally those consumers with kids who spend the most time flipping through the "Safety" section of a vehicle's brochure. Family buyers will undoubtedly be impressed by the Saturn Vue Hybrid's safety credentials, which rank among the highest in the industry.

The first thing people think of when they consider a vehicle's overall safety is its crash-test ratings. On the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid, those ratings are absolutely impeccable; the Saturn Vue Hybrid earns perfect scores in every crash-test category from both major agencies. NHTSA awards the Saturn Vue Hybrid a perfect five-star rating in both of its front impact tests, as well as both side impact tests. In IIHS testing, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid earns the highest possible rating, "good," in both the frontal offset and side impact tests. Furthermore, the IIHS grants the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid its Top Safety Pick award for 2009, citing the Vue Hybrid's "good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control."

As the IIHS report mentions, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid does include standard electronic stability control, along with numerous other safety features. Cars.com notes that, "because it's also sold in Europe, the Vue has some unusual features for this price range, including active headrests (headrests that tilt forward during a rear collision) and break-away pedals." MotherProof is pleased to report that the Saturn Vue Hybrid also "comes with front- and side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for both rows," as well as standard "traction control and antilock brakes." Because Saturn is a GM brand, the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid also comes standard with OnStar.

Conclusion

You simply won't find a vehicle with better safety credentials than the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offset impact; "good," side impact; Top Safety Pick 2009IIHSFive stars, front impacts; five stars, side impactsNHTSAFeatures a laundry list of standard safety systemsCars.com Every prospective car buyer cares about safety to some degree, but it's generally those consumers with kids who spend the most time flipping through the "Safety" section of a vehicle's brochure. Family buyers will undoubtedly be impressed by the Saturn Vue Hybrid's safety credentials, which rank among the highest in the industry. The first thing people think of when they consider a vehicle's overall safety is its crash-test ratings. On the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid, those ratings are absolutely impeccable; the Saturn Vue Hybrid earns perfect scores in every crash-test category from both major agencies. NHTSA awards the Saturn Vue Hybrid a perfect five-star rating in both of its front impact tests, as well as both side impact tests. In IIHS testing, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid earns the highest possible rating, "good," in both the frontal offset and side impact tests. Furthermore, the IIHS grants the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid its Top Safety Pick award for 2009, citing the Vue Hybrid's "good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control." As the IIHS report mentions, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid does include standard electronic stability control, along with numerous other safety features. Cars.com notes that, "because it's also sold in Europe, the Vue has some unusual features for this price range, including active headrests (headrests that tilt forward during a rear collision) and break-away pedals." MotherProof is pleased to report that the Saturn Vue Hybrid also "comes with front- and side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for both rows," as well as standard "traction control and antilock brakes." Because Saturn is a GM brand, the Saturn Vue 2009 Hybrid also comes standard with OnStar. ConclusionYou simply won't find a vehicle with better safety credentials than the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. 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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Other Choices:

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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