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2008 Saturn VUE Overview

Likes:

  • Quiet interior
  • Smooth ride and crisp handling
  • Backseat space
  • Occupant protection

Dislikes:

  • Ding-resistant door panels are history
  • Skimpy front seats
  • Not much cargo space
  • Steering wheel doesn't telescope
  • Lacks Bluetooth interface, even as an option
  • Unimpressive fuel economy with V-6

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar 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 ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

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,"...

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Select a Trim:

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: N/A
Hwy: N/A
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

Other Choices:

With space for five and two rows of seating, the 2008 Saturn Vue competes against the smaller compact crossover vehicles. Its primary rival is perhaps the Honda CR-V, a vehicle that was redesigned last year and boasts a roomy interior and smooth ride. But the CR-V comes only with a peppy and efficient four-cylinder engine, and it's quite a bit lighter than the Vue. The Subaru Forester is another alternative; compared to the Vue, the Forester drives more like a sporty small car, with crisp handling and good performance from its flat-four engine, plus standard all-wheel drive. The Toyota RAV4--closely priced--is about the same size as the Vue on the outside, but it has seating for seven and a third-row seat, along with a more efficient four-cylinder engine and a more powerful V-6. And the Ford Escape, despite a recent reskin, looks dated but is still very competitive, with a space-efficient design. The Vue's fuel economy is not as good as that of either the Ford Escape or Toyota RAV4 equipped with their optional V-6 engines.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Duane Hanely #1, Posted: 6/2/2009

    Approx. 1 yr. ago my daughter bought this new 2008 Saturn Vue with a four cyl. engine and Automatic Transmission . With around 30,000 mi. on it it has a wineing noise after it is supposed to be in High Gear . She complained about it and the dealership said there is nothing wrong with it . That is very anoying , especially for a new car . What can we do about this problem ?

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