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- 2,591 below average suv silver automatic
2007 saturn vue review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Going green with a new hybrid model. introductionwhen the saturn vue was first introduced for 2002, it looked ahead to a time when sport-utilities would be known for people-friendly street transportation, not boulder-bashing off-road adventure. Front-wheel drive is standard for both models. An all-wheel-drive model 24,230) is also available. A package includes a six-way power-adjustable driver seat as well as seat heating for both front seats 595). A sliding moonroof 725) is available. The suspension is calibrated for aggressive cornering and includes 245/50r18 bridgestone turanza all-season tires. The vue's electric power-assisted steering is tuned for a a heavier, sporting feel. The red line also features a unique exterior appearance package and unique interior trim. safety features include front-seat airbags with seat-belt pre-tensioners, while optional curtain-type airbags 363) protect both front- and rear-seat passengers from head injuries. The center position of the rear seat comes with a three-point shoulder belt, a standard feature rarely seen in this price class. Onstar is standard for all models, and the service includes automatic request for emergency assistance when an airbag deployment is registered. Overall, the vue has an excellent reputation for safety, and it has earned five-star ratings in both front- and side-impact crash tests. walkaroundthe saturn vue is a five-passenger vehicle with a rear seat that folds flat to increase cargo space plus a one-piece rear liftgate. It's built around a car-like unit-body frame, which increases structural integrity and reduces weight. And also like a car, it has independent suspension at every wheel. the vue is a bit larger than both the ford escape and honda cr-v, as the saturn's 106. 6-inch wheelbase is some three inches longer. An escape averages about 150 pounds lighter, while the cr-v is about 100 pounds heavier. A major makeover for the 2006 model year added new front and rear fascias, and there's more style overall than before. The high beltline is fashionable, but compromises visibility for kids sitting in the back seat. This dent-resistant construction has long been a part of saturn's philosophical emphasis on practicality and durability. Unfortunately there's a downside to this feature, as the gaps between the body panels are a little large and unsightly, and there seems to be some shake and rattle of the panels as well. interiorthe interior of the saturn vue has improved markedly from its generic look of 2002, and last year's makeover has provided a real sense of style. The three-spoke steering wheel has a sporting look and the thick rim feels good in the hands. the vue's wide door openings and low step-in height simplify access. From the inside, the high belt-line doesn't seem to impair the panoramic view, although it might limit visibility for kids riding in the back seat. Large, outside rear-view mirrors make it easy to negotiate supermarket parking lots. There's plenty of pockets and cubbyholes throughout the interior to stash maps and other items. the standard seats nicely combine fabric and vinyl. The optional comfort package includes heated front seats and a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat. Optional leather seat upholstery includes trim for the steering wheel and shift lever as well as the seats. The red line package includes seats that combine black leather upholstery with suede-like inserts, power-adjustable driver's seat, metal overlays for the control pedals, embroidered floor mats and even footwell lighting in amber or blue. the switchgear is large and easy to operate, even while wearing winter gloves. Switches for the power windows are located on the center console, a requirement in the european markets where the vue was designed to be sold. the volume for the audio system is controlled with a large, central knob. Options include a six-disk cd and mp3 player. An input jack for a hand-held ipod comes standard. Xm satellite radio is a worthwhile option for those who live in rural areas or who plan to travel cross-country. access to the rear seats is surprisingly good, although the bottom cushion of the split, folding-back 70/30 seat is thin and positioned a little low, a measure to deliver a truly flat cargo floor when the seat back is folded forward. The vue has less rear-seat legroom than the honda cr-v, but more than the ford escape. the vue's optional, rear-seat dvd entertainment system is a remarkable luxury in this price class, and it features a seven-inch lcd screen that folds down from the ceiling plus dual, wireless headphones. There are also two power outlets for portable electric devices. the vue is configured largely to enhance passenger space, as its 113 cubic feet of passenger volume indicates, yet there's still some 30. 8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second seat. Even the front passenger seat folds flat, making it possible to trans. Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ CD Player✔ MP3 Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ DVD Entertainment System
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