2007 Saturn VUE Consumer Reviews

Love the Vue

Written by: Lynn on 06/20/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had my Vue for over a year and am still totally in love with it, and I drive a lot! I've taken it on many road trips from Florida to Canada and lots of places in between. I travel from VA to TN quite a bit and love the power that I have climbing through the mountains and it seemingly doesn't sacrifice much on gas mileage to do so. My most recent trip took me from central Va, to Central Tn to August, Ga and then back to VA again. Lots of mountanous terrain and I got about 25 miles to the gallon on the whole trip. There is plenty of space and it's a comfortable ride. Love the back as well and the handy compartments for storing things. Would absolutely buy it again.

Favorite Features

The 3 DC outlets, the input for my MP3 player, and the wood look on the interior fixtures.

Suggested Improvements

Reduced cabin noise. I don't know the correct terminology, but when driving the wind causes a little too much noise inside and hearing the folks in the backseat gets a little hard. And I hope they expand the Onstar turn by turn direction technology to accomodate the Saturn Vue.

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A great car!

Written by: Lynn Hrenko on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

This is probably my most favorite car since I started driving 44 years ago! The gas mileage is great as well as the comfort. It is probably the most inexpensive hybrid vehicle on the market. I would buy another if I were doing it today.

Favorite Features

Love the heated seats and the flexibility of the back seat.

Suggested Improvements

I would prefer that it have a spare tire

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Get a load of that VUE

Written by: Robert on 05/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

I'm more about bells-and-whistles than nuts-and-bolts, but this is a very nice ride. After 17 months, I get 28-29mpg, though I just took a 400-mile trip on far less than a tank of gas (I average 410-430mpt, but this time I got over 450). As expected, mpg drops in the dead of winter and summer, with extra heater/AC use. Inside layout is easy, and takes only a minor getting used to (I no longer try to set the cruise control on the steering wheel and end up changing the radio station). Visibility and cargo capacity are quite good. Comfy seats, OnStar and XM are awesome. A couple of minor computer issues, resolved by dealer. And that engine turnoff at stoplights still freaks out passengers.

Favorite Features

XM, cruise control, OnStar, heater/AC effective quickly

Suggested Improvements

You might put some more details in the owner's manual, for things like resetting the oil life. And I do get this "PING!!" from time to time about 3 minutes after turning off the engine. Don't know why.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Loved my first one and the 2nd

Written by: Steve on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my second Saturn VUE. Both have been the Honda V6 with all wheel drive. This car is great. Very reliable. Great in the snow. Lots of room. Lots of power; I can pass going uphill.

Favorite Features

XM radio, controls on steering wheel, sunroof

Suggested Improvements

Go back to the Honda engine and drive train. You can't beat it.

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Happy owner

Written by: h hetrick on 05/24/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

We have owned this greenline for almost a year. It has had two recalls, both of which were very pleasent waits. Great tow vehicle behind our motorhome. Vue carries two med sized dogs and my wife along with three weeks worth of supplies and clothing to our campsites. Fully load and crusing above CA speed limits we still ave. 28 to 32 MPG. Ride is great and steering is dependable in rain and sun. A pleasure to drive on freeways as well as mountain roads. We had a QX4 for 5 tears and the VUE outdoes the QX4 on all accounts excepy offroad. But we knew we were not purchasing a 4 wheel drive. Combining 4WD in the VUE would be a motorhome owners dream car. LOVE this little car. Buy one!

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, perfect size for older couples with the pets and cargo. Great MPG and has faster takeoff than our QX4. Towing on back of motorhome is a breeze.

Suggested Improvements

Wife would like a chicken bar upfront. Sun visors need to be made longer and wider to help reduce sun light. On steep grades the VUE can coast backwards without warning, i.e. as with standard shift vehicles. Mfg a 4WD model.

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Save Gas With a Different Vue

Written by: Cindy on 05/21/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The 2007 Saturn Vue is the perfect SUV for the high price of gas these days. When I see everyone out there in their big SUV's I kind of chuckle as I know I'm getting twice the gas mileage as they are. The Vue is a comfortable ride for the road and the pocket book. Love it!

Favorite Features

Quick V6 Honda engine, zippy, and good on gas.

Suggested Improvements

Just a tighter tolerance on the exterior with a bit shorter front end.

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Saturn VIew Green Line

Written by: Edward Bowler on 05/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

The hybrid Vue runs great and the gas mileage is 30mpg in local driving(26-35mpg range) The acceleration around town very good and improved to 10000 miles. The acceleration on the highway is adequate and the car downshifts on hills smoothly one gear at a time. Very quiet at higway speeds with little wind noise. The sattelite radioworks well. Seats 5 adults comfortably. The rear seats folds down easily for extra storage. Repeatly gets 35+ on long trips at 70MPH.

Favorite Features

Auto lights and day time driving lights. Steering wheel controls of radio. Engine shuts off at when stopping. Great gas mileage and tank range

Suggested Improvements

Window controls on center console. No hanger hooks near back seats The 2008 Vue has corrected these concerns. No spare tire but it comes comes with inflation pump.

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Love my Redline

Written by: Love my Redline! on 05/05/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My 2007 Redline was an upgrade from my 2005 Vue. Basically the cars are the same mechanically but the Redline just says roadster. It stands out in a crowd and I love the power. I had a Subaru WRX before my Vue's. The Vue outperforms and is much roomier than the Subaru's. I love the all wheel drive, room, the dent resistant panels which are no longer available in 2008. Come on Saturn bring them back! That was what made your product unique. I love my Redline. Too bad they had to change it. Love the Honda motor and hope to keep this for a long while. 22 mpg over all on the average is great for the size of the engine/vehicle.

Favorite Features

Honda motor, power, lots of room, the look, dent/rust proof panels which keep the car looking like new for years.

Suggested Improvements

Bring back the dent resistant panels Saturn. No inner handles were a bad move.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Can make it through a good test drive

Written by: nikkihamburger on 04/23/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

So my husband and I bought this car a couple of weeks ago. We took it through the mountians up to Edmonton Alberta from Everett, Wa. Wow...could this car drive through ice, snow and mountians. The traction control works wonderfully. Except for the other drivers freaking me out the car was smooth and the gas mileage was fantastic we were getting at least 30mpg through the mountians and snow. We filled up twice on our way home and we were driving for 15 hours. That is so amazing to me. I would recommend this car to anyone.

Favorite Features

Traction control, gas mileage, leg room

Suggested Improvements

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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marginal

Written by: denise on 04/22/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

I purchased my VUE based on largely on the sticker mileage of 27-32 mph. HAHA!!! I'm getting 22-24 around town and 28-30 on the freeway (average driving, not a lead foot). I got around the same mileage with my Accord EX which had a V6 engine and was a much smoother ride. Plus I've had to have the hybrid battery replaced once already. I like the cargo area for my dog and the interior space is good for both front and back seat passengers. But I'd get something else if I got to choose all over again

Favorite Features

Heated seats, interior space

Suggested Improvements

Fix the gas mileage problem!

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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