- suv 101,855
- 179 below average
- 3,195 fair
- Temple, TX
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- 179 below average suv 101,855 gasoline red manual
2002 saturn vue review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. This customer-friendly stepchild of general motors recently introduced the vue, a five-passenger compact sport-utility vehicle that has joined this increasingly popular and competitive segment of the automobile market. using 3-d glasses as part of a new marketing campaign, saturn has designed its vue to offer 'a new perspective' on compact suvs. Gm's growing division brings innovations such as a continuously variable transmission (cvt), along with a huge selection of engine and transmission choices. Saturn claims its vue has a longer wheelbase than any of its direct competitors, designed to maximize interior space and provide a smooth, stable ride. It's built for people with active lifestyles. Saturn designed it from the outside in for versatility. lineupvue is available in three models, all designed to be highly configurable. The six-cylinder engine is paired with a five-speed automatic. two design themes are available on all versions: the 'outdoor expression' and 'urban expression.' the outdoor version includes a front brush bar, a prominent roof rack, and 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. Interior features include a rubberized cargo area and floor covering, ostrich leather accents and a plug-in handheld gps unit. The urban version comes with 18-inch wheels, performance tires and a lowered suspension. Inside is an integrated navigation system and rear seat gaming system. walkaroundvue is distinctive and visually striking, but it is not necessarily a true head-turner. Its exterior design is more sensible than sensational, with looks that are modern and practical, and strong lines that avoid the bubble effect that curvy, cutesy mini-utilities share. the front end is thick and snubbed, with headlamps that ride high atop an exaggerated grille. From the side, vue is boxy and nondescript, except for its high beltline. Unique polymer bodyside panels provide a rugged dent-resistant exterior without the clutter of lower-body cladding. Car-height bumpers offer enhanced protection from parking lot damage and help create a smoother appearance. A spare tire is mounted inside the vehicle, which significantly reduces potential damage from low-speed rear impacts. interiorgetting inside vue is easy, accommodated by wide door openings and a low step-in height. Despite the vue's high beltline, visibility is good, with a panoramic feel to the interior. The vue's roomy interior, with 100 cubic feet of passenger volume, betters the interior space of the honda cr-v and toyota rav-4. inside is where vue gets interesting. Although instrumentation and controls are straightforward, creative stowage innovations appear throughout the interior. Of note are the three power outlets, configurable cargo spaces and seating for five. A flat load floor in the rear is a result of the compact all-wheel-drive system. The rear cargo space includes tie-downs for the safe transport of a wide variety of goods and hooks for grocery bags. A cargo organizer that folds out of the floor is provided for smaller objects; compartments are designed to hold common things, such as a gallon of milk, a welcome convenience for late-night grocery runs or quick stops after work. in the safety department, the vue gets high marks. Laudable are its space-age frame and side airbags, found only in competitor ford escape. The vue comes with a rear-center seat shoulder belt, offered only in the toyota rav-4. The vue also comes equipped with child-seat tethers. driving impressionwe drove both the front and all-wheel-drive models, with each engine choice available and found ample power with each powerplant. not surprisingly, we had a strong preference for the increased performance of the v6 model, which comes with a five-speed automatic. But city fuel economy suffers by 2 mpg with the vti. The v6 is rated for 19/25 mpg. the awd system is designed to provide extra stick for unpaved roads and adverse-weather driving. It works automatically with no action needed from the driver and is specially designed to withstand extremely cold weather. This system is designed to deliver precise steering even at low speeds-such as in parking lots and around potholes- yet does not compromise crisp handling on the highway. Programmable for specific vehicle handling preferences, the steering system has a torque sensor on hand to automatically boost assistance during emergency avoidance maneuvers. Anti-lock brakes (abs) is optional on all versions and models. summarythe saturn vue is the latest in a long line of compact suvs. One thing is clear, however. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System
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