By 
Bengt Halvorson, Editor
The experienced automotive critics at TheCarConnection.com consulted with the range of information available from General Motors and other sources to put together this review covering the 2008 Saturn Vue models. TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the new Vue and incorporate ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 SATURN VUE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Handsome interior and exterior European styling" Cars.com: "One of the most aggressively styled SUVs on the road" ConsumerGuide: "Everything is well laid out and easy to see" The 2008 Saturn Vue is a completely redesigned compact SUV derived from GM's European subsidiary Opel. Accordingly, the Saturn Vue features distinctly European styling that helps it stand out on American roads. The redesigned 2008 Saturn Vue is available "in three trim levels," according to Edmunds: "base XE, midgrade XR and sporting Red Line." All trims of the Saturn Vue 2008 sport aggressive styling, and Cars.com says that "the Vue is one of the most aggressively styled SUVs on the road, looking neither too masculine ( Dodge Nitro ), too boxy ( Hummer H3 ) nor too odd ( Honda CR-V )." Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show the ...
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"We did alot of research before we made our purchase of the 2008 Saturn Vue. Originally we were leaning towards a Ford Escape until I starting reading reviews about the rear braking system... Read full review
"this is are 2nd VUE first was 2002. we got the XR FWD with the Convenience Package,Heated Cloth Seats. 2 things i miss on the 2008 that are 2002 had are a sunroof ,and compass .both these... Read full review
Not much experience yet but this gives insight into why we chose the VUE and our early impressions. My wife and I test drove the Outlander, Rav4, XL7, Vitara, Tuscon, Santa Fe, CR-V, CX-7... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Saturn VUE: FWD 4dr I4 XE | $21,525 / $20,125 | City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE: AWD 4dr V6 XE | $24,370 / $22,785 | City: 15 Hwy: 22 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE: FWD 4dr I4 Green Line *Late Avail* | $25,645 / $23,978 | City: 25 Hwy: 32 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE: FWD 4dr V6 XR | $24,800 / $23,188 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE: AWD 4dr V6 XR | $26,800 / $25,058 | City: 16 Hwy: 22 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE: FWD 4dr V6 Red Line | $27,300 / $25,525 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Saturn VUE: AWD 4dr V6 Red Line | $29,300 / $27,395 | City: 16 Hwy: 22 |
The experienced automotive critics at TheCarConnection.com consulted with the range of information available from General Motors and other sources to put together ... Read full bottom line
2008 SATURN VUE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Handsome interior and exterior European styling" Cars.com: "One of the most aggressively styled SUVs on the ... Read full review
MSRP: $21,525 - $29,300
"We did alot of research before we made our purchase of the 2008 Saturn Vue. Originally we were leaning towards a Ford Escape until I starting reading reviews... Read more
"this is are 2nd VUE first was 2002. we got the XR FWD with the Convenience Package,Heated Cloth Seats. 2 things i miss on the 2008 that are 2002 had are a... Read more
Not much experience yet but this gives insight into why we chose the VUE and our early impressions. My wife and I test drove the Outlander, Rav4, XL7, Vitara... Read more
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