How much is an alternator for 2007 Saturn Vue?
The average cost for a Saturn Vue alternator replacement is between $753 and $790. Labor costs are estimated between $143 and $180 while parts are priced at $610.
What kind of hybrid system does Saturn Vue have?
There’s no bigger buzzword in the car world than “hybrid.” GM is getting in on the act with the Saturn Vue Green Line, the first of the automaker’s new line of “affordable” hybrid systems.
What’s the price of a 2007 Saturn Vue?
GM says the most important thing for buyers will be affordability; the Vue Green Line starts at $22,370 and gets 27/32 mpg city/highway. That compares to the Escape Hybrid’s sticker of $25,655 and 36/31 gas mileage. I spent a morning with the Green Line and came away surprised at how much value GM managed to pack into this efficient SUV.
Are there any complaints about the Saturn Vue?
My sole complaint would be the four-speed transmission, which didn’t deliver silky-smooth gear changes at every moment, but for cars in this price range, that’s not a deal-breaker. The brakes were also surprisingly solid considering the rears are drums and they’re part of the hybrid system.
Is the Saturn Vue Green Line a good car?
The Good The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line makes imaginative use of a stripped-down hybrid system to deliver increased fuel economy and performance. For a sub-$25K SUV, it boasts a comfortable cabin and impressive tech options. The Bad The Green Line’s regenerative deceleration translates into a disconcerting drag effect.
How does the hybrid system work on a Saturn Vue?
The Vue’s other hybrid-centric gauge is its charge/assist meter, which lets the driver know when the car’s hybrid system is being either charged (by regenerative braking or deceleration), or discharged in response to increased engine load-demand. (For more on how this works in theory and in practice, see below.)
GM says the most important thing for buyers will be affordability; the Vue Green Line starts at $22,370 and gets 27/32 mpg city/highway. That compares to the Escape Hybrid’s sticker of $25,655 and 36/31 gas mileage. I spent a morning with the Green Line and came away surprised at how much value GM managed to pack into this efficient SUV.
My sole complaint would be the four-speed transmission, which didn’t deliver silky-smooth gear changes at every moment, but for cars in this price range, that’s not a deal-breaker. The brakes were also surprisingly solid considering the rears are drums and they’re part of the hybrid system.
The Good The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line makes imaginative use of a stripped-down hybrid system to deliver increased fuel economy and performance. For a sub-$25K SUV, it boasts a comfortable cabin and impressive tech options. The Bad The Green Line’s regenerative deceleration translates into a disconcerting drag effect.