How much horsepower does a 2008 Saturn Vue XR have?
257 hp
2008 Saturn VUE V6 XR/Horsepower
What kind of suspension does a Saturn Vue have?
Engineered by GM-DAT in Korea, and with assembly moved from Tennessee to Mexico, the Vue rides on an all-new platform with four-wheel independent suspension; it offers a choice of three powertrains, uses metal body panels instead of the previous plastic, and will also be available as a Green Line hybrid and in sporty Red Line configuration.
What kind of engine does a Saturn Vue have?
Available in XE or XR trim, and in front- or all-wheel drive, the Saturn uses a 2.4-litre Ecotec engine in the XE FWD, a 3.5-litre V6 in the XE AWD, and a 3.6-litre V6 in both the XR FWD and AWD models. The Hybrid will use the 2.4-litre (a 3.6-litre hybrid is also planned), while the Red Line will use the 3.6-litre.
Is the Saturn Vue still on the market?
The Mexican-manufactured Vue was also retailed in Mexico and South America as the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, with only badges changed and a new grille insert fitted. Following the demise of the Saturn brand in 2009 for the 2010 model year, the Vue was discontinued.
When did the Saturn Vue Green Line come out?
A sportier Red Line trim was added starting with the 2005 model year. A Green Line ( Hybrid Electric Vehicle) was added for the final model year of the first-generation Vue (2007). Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) were offered. Four-cylinder Vues use the Ecotec I4.
What kind of car is the 2008 Saturn Vue?
The 2008 Saturn Vue is a five-passenger compact SUV that comes in three trim levels: base XE, midgrade XR and sporting Red Line. All can be had in either front- or all-wheel drive.
What’s the towing capacity of a 2008 Saturn Vue?
Towing capacity is rated at 3,500 pounds, the segment average. A wealth of safety features are standard on all 2008 Saturn Vue models, including antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active head restraints.
Is the Saturn Vue XR all wheel drive?
Front- or all-wheel drive is available on each trim. With the 3.6-liter V6, this Saturn scoots. We clocked a front-wheel-drive Vue XR at 7.3 seconds to 60 mph and 15.7 seconds for the quarter-mile, times that are less than a half tick off the class dragstrip jock, the Toyota RAV4 V6.
When did the second generation Saturn Vue come out?
Saturn introduced the second generation VUE in 2007 for the 2008 model year, manufactured in Mexico as a rebranded version of the German-designed Opel Antara. Saturn offered four trim levels: base “XE”, classier, up-level “XR”, top of the line sporty “Red Line” and a “Green Line” hybrid trim.