Saturn Vue Green Line
Saturn, on the other hand, started off with four-cylinder engines and even uses V6 mills from Honda which are known for their performance and relative fuel economy.
Their latest is a hybrid-equipped SUV- a variation on the standard Vue model. It comes only with front-wheel drive and powered by an electrically assisted four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid configuration.
That means it cannot be driven around solely on battery power, though the electric system helps assist the gas engine, and often a small request for additional acceleration is met with a boost from the motor, not the gas engine.
Mileage is respectable for a vehicle of such size. Real world testing saw highway mileage at real-life speeds pegged around 8L / 100km. Some four-cylinder sedans use more.
Saturn's whole mantra with their Green Line is going green without going broke. and priced starting at just over $29,000, it's the least expensive hybrid on the road. It could just be the first hybrid ever to put money-in-your-pocket fuel savings into the hands of owners.
It works well as a family hauler, achieves respectable mileage and focuses on versatility, safety and innovation. Pick one up, and the government will reimburse you $1000 for going green.
These rebates and penalties might not change the average SRT8 or Vue Green Line buyer's decision immensely, though it may be a start in the right direction.
Saturn, on the other hand, started off with four-cylinder engines and even uses V6 mills from Honda which are known for their performance and relative fuel economy.
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| 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line |
Their latest is a hybrid-equipped SUV- a variation on the standard Vue model. It comes only with front-wheel drive and powered by an electrically assisted four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid configuration.
That means it cannot be driven around solely on battery power, though the electric system helps assist the gas engine, and often a small request for additional acceleration is met with a boost from the motor, not the gas engine.
Mileage is respectable for a vehicle of such size. Real world testing saw highway mileage at real-life speeds pegged around 8L / 100km. Some four-cylinder sedans use more.
Saturn's whole mantra with their Green Line is going green without going broke. and priced starting at just over $29,000, it's the least expensive hybrid on the road. It could just be the first hybrid ever to put money-in-your-pocket fuel savings into the hands of owners.
It works well as a family hauler, achieves respectable mileage and focuses on versatility, safety and innovation. Pick one up, and the government will reimburse you $1000 for going green.
These rebates and penalties might not change the average SRT8 or Vue Green Line buyer's decision immensely, though it may be a start in the right direction.