2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
This is our first Saturn. We were Previously owners of a Mercury Mountaineer but were sold on the 2004 Saturn Vue. Why? Styling is beautiful, gas mileage is MUCH better than our Mountaineer,and we loved the safety features of the Vue. Our new son and his car seat fit well in the middle of the back seat. The cargo area is fabulous with a special compartment to hold groceries and water. We also put our kayaks on the roof with our Yakima kit and the vue handles that well.
Exterior styling. Interior roominess.special grocery cargo area. V6. 250hp. Safety Features and high crash test scores.
Most Suv's (we've owned many) have cabin noise. It is just the nature of the beast. The 2004 was apparently redesigned to have reduced cabin noise.