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Saturn VUE
Saturn is a division of automobile manufacturer General Motors and a brand of car produced by the company. GM began manufacturing Saturn automobiles in 1990, largely in response to the success of Japanese small-car imports in the United States. The company also won praise for its environmentally-conscious manufacturing processes and for its innovations such as using flexible plastic side panels on its cars to avoid minor dents.
Saturn VUE has a strong V6, roomy cabin, comfortable ride, excellent crash test scores, and good fuel economy. For 2006, the Saturn VUE gets a revised interior with a new center stack, center console, door panels and seat fabric. Outside, the front and rear fascias have been redesigned. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls are now standard, along with OnStar, power windows and power locks. The optional CD, compact disc and MP3, mega player audio system now includes an auxiliary jack for portable audio devices. The Red Line gets standard ebony leather seats with suede inserts, a power driver seat, unique instrumentation and ambient foot well lighting in both warm amber and cool blue.
The Saturn VUE is a compact SUV, sport utility vehicle available in four-cylinder and V6 models with either front or all-wheel drive. Base four-cylinder models come with 16-inch wheels, air conditioning, power windows, locks and mirrors, OnStar, steering wheel audio controls, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, and a six-speaker AM and FM CD stereo. Moving up to the six-cylinder models adds alloy wheels and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Available on V6 models is an optional Red Line Package with a lowered, sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels, ebony leather seats with suede inserts, a six-way power driver seat; unique instrumentation and ambient foot well lighting.
The base model Saturn VUE is powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder rated at 143 horsepower and 152 lb foot of torque. Transmission choices include a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Note that the four-cylinder VUE is front-wheel drive only. For additional power and capability, there's a Honda-supplied 3.5-liter V6 rated for 250 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard with the V6. Fuel mileage is above average you can expect 19-24 mpg, miles per gallon in the city and 25-29 mpg on the highway. Engineered for a life on pavement, the 2006 Saturn VUE has fully independent suspension that delivers a comfortable, forgiving ride.
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