Review Car

2011 Saturn Vue

The 2011 Saturn Vue is for young families who want a manageable, but highly functional, sport-utility, one that can haul plenty of gear without requiring huge parking spaces. The 2011 2011 VUE’s closest competitors include the Buick Rendezvous, the Jeep Liberty, and the Toyota RAV4. Upon introduction, the FWD 4 is equipped with a standard 2.2-liter, I4, 143-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The AWD V6 is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2011 2011 VUE is a carryover from 2003. 2011 Saturn Vue seats five and has Saturn’s traditional dent-resistant plastic body panels. For 2011, 17-inch alloy wheels replace 16s as standard on AWD V6s and optional on 2WD V6s.

2011 Saturn VUE FWD has a 2.2L I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI engine with a horsepower rating of 143@5400 and a torque rating of 152@4000. It has an EPA fuel economy rating of 23 city/28 highway miles per gallon. The VUE AWD 4 has a 2.2L I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI engine with a horsepower rating of 143@5400 and a torque rating of 152@4000. It has an EPA fuel economy rating of 21 city/26 highway miles per gallon.The VUE FWD has a 3.5L V6, 24-Valve, SOHC, SEFI engine with a horsepower rating of 250@5800 and a torque rating of 242@4500. No EPA ratings available. The VUE AWD V6 has a 3.5L V6, 24-Valve, SOHC, SEFI engine with a horsepower rating of 250@5800 and a torque rating of 242@4500. No EPA ratings available. Options include ABS, head-protecting curtain side air bags, and OnStar assistance. Revised steering calibrations are designed to improve steering feel; interior trim changes include chrome-ringed, white-faced instruments.

Satellite radio is a new option. Due midyear is optional DVD rear entertainment, plus a performance-oriented V6 edition called the Red Line, with stiffer suspension and 18-inch wheels among its modifications. 2011 Saturn Vue created the Vue for young families who want a manageable, but highly functional, sport-utility, one that can haul plenty of gear without requiring huge parking spaces and a big garage. 2011 Saturn Vue performs well when equipped with the V6 engine. The V6 works well with the five-speed automatic transmission, which downshifts smoothly, quietly and without fanfare to fourth gear when called upon for more power. The V6 delivers responsive acceleration performance 2011 Saturn Vue is fitted with polymer body panels to resist dents. It’s also available with a continuously variable transmission. Its long wheelbase makes for a roomy interior. These features, combined with a competitive price, help the Vue to stand out in the increasingly popular compact sport-utility market. The best thing about the Vue is that it’s backed by Saturn’s highly regarded sales and service people.