Saturn VUE Green Line: Difference between revisions

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The 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line is the first General Motors vehicle to utilize their new Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) hybrid system. Not as effective a configuration as a full hybrid system the VUE Green Line is considered a mild hybrid or a "start-stop" hybrid achieving a respectable 20% gain in fuel economy. A sophisticated system controls a motor/generator mated to the specially tuned 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine to stop the conventional powerplant in idle or deceleration as well as offer added torque in certain situations.

This is General Motors second measured step into the hybrid market, the first being the 2006 nationwide release of the Sierra/Silverado gas guzzlers which were fitted with similar mild hybrid systems. Future vehicles will be more aggressive towards fuel consumption using an improved two-mode hybrid system in the Tahoe/Yukon line for starters.

See WikiCars' comprehensive Saturn VUE Green Line Review.

Recent Changes

The VUE model line is largely a carry over except for the addition of the Green Line and some extra standard equipment. Last years 2006 model underwent many exterior styling changes plus interior refinements along with more standard power equipment and stereo options.

Styles and Major Options

The Saturn VUE Green Line is only available in a 4-door FWD configuration.

Additional options include:

CD/MP3 stereo or 6-Disc CD/MP3
Rear seat DVD entertainment package
Safety and comfort package with extra airbags, satellite radio and extra seat equipment
Leather interior package
Power sunroof
OnStar

Pricing

2007 Base Saturn VUE Green Line [1](excludes delivery charge of $625) are available at CarsDirect.

The U.S. Federal Income Tax Credit is $1,950 for models purchased prior to December 31, 2010.

Trim

Base FWD

Price

MSRP

$22,370

Invoice

$26,274

Gas Mileage

It is estimated VUE Green Line will reduce fuel consumption 20% by:

Shutting off the engine while vehicle the is stopped.
Early fuel shut off during deceleration.
Regenerative braking captures energy to charge batteries.
Electric drive power supplied during launch and overtaking.

The EPA does not have solid figures as of now, but do estimate the mileage for the VUE Green Line to be around 27 mpg city/32 mpg highway. Which is the best highway mileage of any SUV.

Safety

With the addition of duel stage front airbags standard in 2006 the Saturn VUE achieved a five-star NHTSA rating.

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