| The Saturn brand has seen a major jump in its May | | | | value, we expect to attract new customers with the |
| sales after General Motors revitalized its lineup. One | | | | Saturn Vue and Saturn's positive customer |
| of the more popular auto models in Saturn's lineup is | | | | experience they can count on at our Saturn retailers." |
| the Saturn Vue - a midsize crossover introduced in | | | | The 2008 Saturn Vue is offered with a wide choice |
| 2002. Recently, General Motors of Canada announced | | | | of engines. One of the powerplants offered for the |
| the pricing for the redesigned 2008 Saturn Vue. | | | | Vue is a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with the variable |
| For the XE trim package with a front-wheel drive | | | | valve timing feature which reduces the amount of |
| configuration, price starts at $26,990. For the | | | | fuel consumed by the engine. The smallest engine in |
| all-wheel drive Vue XE, the price tag reads $31,275. | | | | the lineup is coupled to a four-speed electronically |
| For the front-wheel drive XR trim level, that version | | | | controlled gearbox. The 2.4-liter engine is capable of |
| will cost $31,335. For the all-wheel drive version of | | | | producing 164 horsepower. |
| the Vue XR, pricing starts at $33,920. The | | | | Another engine offered is the 3.5-liter V6 engine |
| sports-oriented Red Line trim is also available in | | | | which is offered with the Saturn Vue EX all-wheel |
| front-wheel or all-wheel drive configurations. The Vue | | | | dive models. It can produce as much as 222 |
| Red Line with front-wheel drive configuration is priced | | | | horsepower and 219 lb-ft of torque. Its components |
| at $36,020 while the all-wheel drive Red Line has a | | | | are known to be reliable as Saturn SL2 parts. |
| price tag saying $38,605. | | | | For the XR and Red Line trim levels, the Vue is |
| An advantage that the 2008 Vue has on its | | | | offered with a double overhead camshaft 3.6-liter V6 |
| predecessor is the number of standard features | | | | engine with the variable valve timing feature. The said |
| even for the base model. Even with the added | | | | engine can produce as much as 257 horsepower and |
| standard features, the 2008 Vue is priced relatively | | | | 248 lb-ft of torque. |
| lower than 2007 Vue that is equipped with the same | | | | A hybrid powertrain will also be available for the |
| features. These are offered to make the Vue a | | | | Saturn Vue Green Line. The hybrid version of the |
| more enticing choice in the competitive crossover | | | | Vue will be introduced later this year. |
| SUV segment of the auto market. | | | | One of the most striking attributes of the Vue is its |
| "The 2008 Saturn Vue continues the product | | | | European styling cues which it gets from the Opel |
| revitalization at Saturn that has seen four all-new | | | | Antara. Its interior luxury is complemented by a |
| models introduced in the last two years," says Mike | | | | well-designed suspension system which gives the |
| Speranzini, the Director of Saturn Canada. "The | | | | crossover SUV a smooth ride and responsive |
| all-new Saturn Vue is a technically sophisticated and | | | | handling. According to the manufacturers, the Vue's |
| refined crossover that is attractive, safe, versatile | | | | suspension assembly includes "front and rear stabilizer |
| and great to drive. Given these strengths and the | | | | bars, MacPherson strut independent front suspension |
| very competitive pricing that make it an excellent | | | | and independent multi-link rear suspension". |