2007 Saturn Vue Green Line First Drive
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TO THE POINT What’s New? The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line is GM’s first full hybrid vehicle, marrying a gas engine with an electric motor for improved efficiency.
Selling Points: Price, EPA-estimated fuel economy, comfortable ride
Deal Breakers: Handling, performance, interior materials, lack of an average fuel economy gauge

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Specifications The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line competes against the Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Caliber, Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Pontiac Vibe, Scion xB, Toyota Matrix, and Toyota RAV4

Test Vehicle: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
Base Price: $22,995 (includes a $625 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 2.4-liter four-cylinder with supplemental five kilowatt electric motor and 36-volt NiMH battery pack
Engine Horsepower: 170 at 6,600 rpm
Engine Torque: 162 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,474
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 27/32 mpg
Length: 181.3 inches
Width: 71.6 inches
Wheelbase: 106.6 inches
Height: 65.3 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.3/36.5 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 40.6/40.5 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 30.8 cubic feet
Max. Towing Capacity, lbs.: 1,500
Ground Clearance: 6.9 inches
Competitors:
Chevrolet HHR
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Dodge Caliber
Ford Escape Hybrid
Honda CR-V
Hyundai Tucson
Jeep Compass
Jeep Patriot
Kia Sportage
Mazda Tribute Hybrid
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Pontiac Vibe
Scion xB
Toyota Matrix
Toyota RAV4

Photos courtesy of Saturn

 


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