2007 Saturn VUE Consumer Discussions

Saturn VUE Green Line - Real World MPG Numbers

Re: Is this correct? [kipk]

Written by: hybridvue on Nov 13, 2008 05:42 AM

Yes those statements are accurate. The Saturn Vue Hybrid models 2007 and 2008 are based upon the BAS system - for belt alternator starter. Basically, BAS is a big motor-generator in place of the vehicle's normal alternator. The big motor can deliver 6.7 horsepower at speed, and 48 pounds-feet of torque the moment it begins to turn, according to Saturn. That's ... Read More...

Re: Breakeven Point.... [kipk]

Written by: hybridvue on Nov 12, 2008 06:43 AM

Typo on my part - Back in December of 2006 Hybrid Vue cost $2250 MORE that the Regular view. The numbers in my situation follow my logic. One should run the numbers prior to making a decision. If the Hybrid is substantially more expensive and federal tax credits are considerably less or zero - those are factors to consider in your purchase. Back in 2006 the difference ... Read More...

Re: Compare Honda CRV vs Vue Hybrid [kipk]

Written by: chmsomm on Nov 10, 2008 05:37 PM

Kip, Happy Veterans Day. Semper Fi. I spent 6 years in the service. Since you state you are considering a hybrid. Would I buy a 2008 Hybrid Vue? The answer is no. Saturn has significantly jacked up the price on the 2008 GreenLines. I think the payback is questionable on the 2008s. I also think Saturn has to demonstrate they have fixed the electical harness and battery ... Read More...

Breakeven Point....

Written by: hybridvue on Nov 10, 2008 10:14 AM

No one talks on this site and then there are 15 posts in less than a week. Go figure. A person feeling they are doing the right thing by being more "Green" is admirable and priceless. A person feeling they are saving a lot of money is not looking at the total cost. -- Kip I have looked at the costs, will use my numbers and you can be the judge. Since, I have driven the furthest ... Read More...

Tips for Better Gas Mileage on the Saturn Vue Hybrid

Written by: hybridvue on Sep 26, 2008 06:09 AM

First off - I think you purchased a 2008 Saturn Hybrid Vue. The 2009 models which will be a full Hybrid are not out on the market yet. Second - the first tank may not have been filled up to the top and hence your poor mpg numbers. So wipe the slate clean, fill up to the top and then compute the mpg numbers for the next and all future tanks. Third - have you tried any of these ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid MPG [camks]

Written by: chmsomm on Aug 25, 2008 07:00 PM

I live near Philly and my commute is a mix of stop and go and highway. During the summer I use the AC in the non-eco mode full time. I get approximately 26 mpg. This will go up to approximately 28 mpg when the summer ends. I have a 2007 Hybrid-Vue. FYI, I find the eco-mode AC irritating, as it shortens the engine stop. I use the charge/assist method of driving, which seems ... Read More...

New Saturn VUE Green Line Owners -Give Us Your Report

Re: Battery Harness Issue [camks]

Written by: melisab on Aug 25, 2008 10:44 AM

my car's power never truned off completly. At on point it would not go over 30 km/h so that I could drive it to a service station. I had saturn fix a wiring issue as they used a too small/ gauged wire when they put in the new battery during the recall. It took a while to figure out. After that my engine light would go on and off. I started using chevrons high grade fuel only ... Read More...

Saturn VUE Green Line - Real World MPG Numbers

Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid MPG [kenmaternick]

Written by: camks on Aug 24, 2008 07:08 PM

I live in Orlando and I average 26 mpg w/ a good mix of HWY and rural driving and I certainly use my AC! I should mention I have a 2007. Read More...

New Saturn VUE Green Line Owners -Give Us Your Report

Re: lemon of a car [melisab]

Written by: stevedebi on Aug 13, 2008 03:01 PM

"I am receiving today, a third battery in my 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid. This one only 5 months after the second which was a factory recall. Now that I have " loss of Hybrid function" and am up in Canada, I am paying $2600 for the battery plus labour! GM of Canada will not warantee this battery as they claim they have not had any complaints with the new replacemtn batteries. ... Read More...

lemon of a car

Written by: melisab on Aug 13, 2008 11:29 AM

I am receiving today, a third battery in my 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid. This one only 5 months after the second which was a factory recall. Now that I have " loss of Hybrid function" and am up in Canada, I am paying $2600 for the battery plus labour! GM of Canada will not warantee this battery as they claim they have not had any complaints with the new replacemtn batteries. ... Read More...