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Saturn Vue Green Line Earns EPA's Most Highway Fuel Efficiency SUV

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And for that rather low price tag you get more than just a boost in fuel economy. The exterior is different, benefiting
Just in case you forget what you're driving. (Photo: General Motors Of Canada)
from16-inch alloy wheels, chrome-finished skid plates, and body-coloureddoor handles and side view mirrors. Bright side moldings and a rearspoiler round out the exterior trim package. On the inside the GreenLine includes standard power convenience package (windows, door locksand exterior mirrors), remote keyless entry, fold-flat front passengerseatback and a rear cargo organizer.

The best addition is thehybrid's special gauge cluster that includes alerts to keep the driverapprised of when the engine is stopped, when the system is charging,and best of all, an "eco" light
This is the first hybrid variant of GMs successful Ecotec 4-cylinder. (Photo: General Motors Of Canada)
thatcomes on when the current fuel mileage is better than the average fuelmileage. As with all Saturn vehicles, the Green Line also comesequipped with GMs own assistance/recovery system; OnStar, and aone-year subscription to the Safe and Sound service plan.

TheGreen Line is one of the models Saturn will release this year on theirway to doubling the number of entries in its portfolio. The brand beganwith the Sky roadster that is now arriving at retailers, while theGreen Line will be joined by the all-new Aura sports sedan and the260-horsepower turbocharged Sky Red Line later this year. Finally, theeight-passenger Outlook crossover utility enters the market toward theend of the year.
Khatir Soltani
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