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SATURN DEBUTS 2008 VUE RED LINE AND GREEN LINE HYBRIDSpecialized Models Provide Bold Looks, Performance Tuning, Fuel Savings and Value
Saturn announced two new variants of the completely redesigned 2008 Vue crossover utility at the Chicago Auto Show: the performance-tuned Red Line and the affordable, fuel-saving Green Line hybrid.
The Red Line builds on the new Vue's bold styling with an aggressive front-end design, including a large, lower air opening and projector beam fog lamps. The rear of the vehicle features a special fascia, spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. A lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Red Line badges complete the performance-inspired appearance.
From a performance perspective, the Red Line comes with standard tap up/tap down transmission control and sport-tuned ride and handling. It is powered by a dual overhead cam 3.6L V-6 VVT engine that delivers 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. (329 Nm) of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Red Line will be available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Interior modifications include a Red Line-only Ebony interior, including black leather sport seats with suede fabric inserts. The vehicle also features Red Line-logo instrument cluster graphics and embroidered floor mats.
Green Line hybrid
The 2008 Vue Green Line hybrid will continue to provide consumers with an affordable hybrid that also provides uncompromised utility.
The hybrid system on the Vue Green Line combines sophisticated controls with an electric motor/generator mated to a 2.4L four-cylinder engine and a modified four-speed automatic transmission. The system saves fuel by p roviding an electric power assist during acceleration; shutting off the engine at idle; early fuel cut-off during deceleration and capturing electrical energy through regenerative braking. Fuel economy figures for the 2008 Vue will be announced later.
The 2008 Vue was first shown last November at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show, as an uplevel XR model. At the show, Saturn also announced it will offer a version of the Vue Green Line with GM's new two-mode hybrid system, in the third quarter of 2008 . This system will provide a 45-percent improvement in fuel economy compared to its non-hybrid counterpart.
Additionally, General Motors committed to producing a plug-in version of the Vue Green Line that will double the fuel economy performance of any SUV currently on the market. No date has been set for the introduction of the plug-in hybrid, but it is a top priority for the company.
The Vue XR (and base-level XE) will arrive at Saturn retailers this spring. The Vue Red Line will arrive in the third quarter of 2007 and the Vue Green Line hybrid will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2007.
All-new Vue
All 2008 Vue models feature the Saturn's new design cues and European-inspired performance characteristics. Standard equipment highlights include:
- MacPherson strut independent front suspension with stabilizer bar
- Independent multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar
- Double-isolated engine cradle
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- GM StabiliTrak electronic stability control
- Traction control
- Hydraulically assisted power steering on V-6 models
- Dual-stage frontal air bags, front-seat side thorax air bags and head curtain air bags covering front and rear rows
- Front-row safety belt pretensioners
- Collapsible pedals
- Active head restraints
- OnStar with one year Safe & Sound service
The 2008 Vue Saturn joins the Sky roadster, Aura sedan and the Outlook crossover utility in the revitalized Saturn portfolio. Saturn also introduced the 2008 Astra small car at the Chicago show.Source - Saturn
Saturn announced two new variants of the completely redesigned 2008 Vue crossover utility at the Chicago Auto Show: the performance-tuned Red Line and the affordable, fuel-saving Green Line hybrid.
The Red Line builds on the new Vue's bold styling with an aggressive front-end design, including a large, lower air opening and projector beam fog lamps. The rear of the vehicle features a special fascia, spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. A lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Red Line badges complete the performance-inspired appearance.
From a performance perspective, the Red Line comes with standard tap up/tap down transmission control and sport-tuned ride and handling. It is powered by a dual overhead cam 3.6L V-6 VVT engine that delivers 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. (329 Nm) of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Red Line will be available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Interior modifications include a Red Line-only Ebony interior, including black leather sport seats with suede fabric inserts. The vehicle also features Red Line-logo instrument cluster graphics and embroidered floor mats.
Green Line hybrid
The 2008 Vue Green Line hybrid will continue to provide consumers with an affordable hybrid that also provides uncompromised utility.
The hybrid system on the Vue Green Line combines sophisticated controls with an electric motor/generator mated to a 2.4L four-cylinder engine and a modified four-speed automatic transmission. The system saves fuel by p roviding an electric power assist during acceleration; shutting off the engine at idle; early fuel cut-off during deceleration and capturing electrical energy through regenerative braking. Fuel economy figures for the 2008 Vue will be announced later.
The 2008 Vue was first shown last November at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show, as an uplevel XR model. At the show, Saturn also announced it will offer a version of the Vue Green Line with GM's new two-mode hybrid system, in the third quarter of 2008 . This system will provide a 45-percent improvement in fuel economy compared to its non-hybrid counterpart.
Additionally, General Motors committed to producing a plug-in version of the Vue Green Line that will double the fuel economy performance of any SUV currently on the market. No date has been set for the introduction of the plug-in hybrid, but it is a top priority for the company.
The Vue XR (and base-level XE) will arrive at Saturn retailers this spring. The Vue Red Line will arrive in the third quarter of 2007 and the Vue Green Line hybrid will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2007.
All-new Vue
All 2008 Vue models feature the Saturn's new design cues and European-inspired performance characteristics. Standard equipment highlights include:
- MacPherson strut independent front suspension with stabilizer bar
- Independent multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar
- Double-isolated engine cradle
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- GM StabiliTrak electronic stability control
- Traction control
- Hydraulically assisted power steering on V-6 models
- Dual-stage frontal air bags, front-seat side thorax air bags and head curtain air bags covering front and rear rows
- Front-row safety belt pretensioners
- Collapsible pedals
- Active head restraints
- OnStar with one year Safe & Sound service
The 2008 Vue Saturn joins the Sky roadster, Aura sedan and the Outlook crossover utility in the revitalized Saturn portfolio. Saturn also introduced the 2008 Astra small car at the Chicago show.Source - Saturn
2008 Saturn Vue Red Line |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Make | Saturn |
| Model | Vue Red Line |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis | Steel Body |
| Production Years for Series | 2004 - |
| Price | MSRP: $26,770.00 Invoice: $25,030.00 |
| Weight | 3825 lbs | 1735 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Introduced At | 2007 Chicago |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 60-degree | |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 3564.00 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Valves | 24 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 257.00 BHP (189.2 KW) @ 6500.00 RPM |
| Torque | 248.00 Ft-Lbs (336.3 NM) @ 2100.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 14.9 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 71.4 BHP / Liter |
| Redline | 6950 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Sequential Injection with Returnless Fuel Delivery System | |
| Block | Cast-Aluminum |
| Head | Cast-Aluminum |
| Ignition System | Individual Coil on Plug |
| Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight | |
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st Gear | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.87 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.84 |
| 4th Gear | 1.41 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.74 |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Hydra-Matic 6T70 | |
| Final Drive | 2.77 |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| MG3 GETRAG F23 | |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 56.40 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97.701 cu. ft. |
| Interior Volume | 126.901 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity | 3500.001 lbs |
| Standard Payload | 0.00 |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 180.101 in | 4574.6 mm. |
| Width | 72.801 in | 1849.1 mm. |
| Height | 67.001 in | 1701.8 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 106.601 in | 2707.7 mm. |
| Front Track | 61.401 in | 1559.6 mm. |
| Rear Track | 61.801 in | 1569.7 mm. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.801 in | 198.1 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 40.201 in | 1021.1 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 39.301 in | 998.2 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 40.701 in | 1033.8 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 36.901 in | 937.3 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 52.61 in | 1336.3 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.91 in | 1343.9 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.001 in | 1422.4 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.901 in | 1419.9 mm. |
| Vehicles with similar dimensions | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : Independent, strut-type with specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar Rear : Independent, trailing arm with three lateral locating links, indirect-acting stabilizer bar, specifically tuned coil springs |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion | |
| Steering Overall Ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.70 |
| Turning Circle | 40.001 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Size | 11.701 in | 297.2 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 11.901 in | 302.3 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | P235/55R18 Hankook |
| Wheels | 18 x 7.0-inch aluminum alloy |
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