- suv 107,027
- 4,499 high price
- Plainfield, NJ
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- suv 107,027 gasoline green automatic
2005 saturn vue review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Continuing improvements. introductionsaturn is known for its friendly dealerships and the vue is its sport utility. The vue is a practical vehicle. Saturn built the vue on a long wheelbase, resulting in a roomy interior with back seats that recline slightly for comfort. The seats, including the front passenger seat, fold flat for hauling an eight-foot ladder or other cargo, and a cargo organizer aids organization. the 2005 saturn vue gets upgraded trim inside and out, and it benefits from recent improvements that have brought more refinement and made it more enjoyable to drive. All-wheel drive is available for improved traction and stability in winter weather. the vue is best equipped with the powerful 3. 5-liter v6 and smooth five-speed automatic transmission both built by honda. Performance with the 250-horsepower v6 places vue is among the quickest in its class. Saturn stands out from this crowd with its unique styling and innovative plastic body panels, which resist dents and eliminate corrosion. in terms of safety, vue rates five-star scores, the highest given by nhtsa, for driver and passengers in the goverment's frontal and side-impact crash tests. Windows, locks, and mirrors are manually operated. Air conditioning is standard. Anti-lock brakes and traction control 600) are optional on the fwd model. Abs is optional on awd models, also 600). The vue v6 packs more standard equipment, including anti-lock brakes (abs), cruise control, power locks with remote keyless entry, power windows and mirrors, a six-speaker am/fm/cd stereo, automatic headlamps, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, aluminum wheels, and an enhanced security system. A leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, leather shift knob, bright interior trim plates, and upgraded seat fabric brighten the interior. The v6 is also available with all-wheel drive 24,315). safety features include optional curtain airbags 395) designed to provide head protection in a side impact or rollover. Front seat-belt pre-tensioners arrived last year, along with dual-stage airbags that inflate less forcefully in a less-severe crash, reducing the chance that the airbag itself will cause an injury. The vue also comes with a rear-center shoulder belt, not found on many compact suvs; and with child-seat tether anchors for all three rear seating positions. On v6 vues (which come with abs as standard equipment), a safe and sound ii package 1,140) combines onstar, curtain airbags, mp3, a six-way power driver's seat and heated front seats. the red line package 1995) is available on v6 vues with fwd or awd. The vue's electric power steering is recalibrated for a sporty feel. Unique front and rear fascias, with black air intakes and a chrome exhaust tip distinguish red line vues from other models. walkaroundthe saturn vue is distinctive and visually striking, but it is not necessarily a head-turner. Its exterior design is more sensible than sensational, with looks that are modern and practical, and strong lines that avoid the bubble effect that curvy, cutesy imported mini-utilities share. In terms of size (and price), the vue sits between the honda cr-v and pilot. It's larger than a toyota rav4, smaller than a highlander. the front end is thick and snubbed, with headlamps that ride high atop an exaggerated grille. From the side, the vue is boxy and nondescript, except for its high beltline. Its large, back-end liftgate with floodlights provides easy and efficient access to the rear cargo area. v6 models feature fog lamps, while vues with the v6 and awd ride on larger (17-inch) aluminum wheels. Chrome accents at the front end, once exclusive to the v6, now brighten all vues, while non-red line v6 models have acquired new chrome door handles and belt line molding. polymer body panels provide a rugged, dent-resistant exterior without the clutter of lower-body cladding. Gaps between body panels are more pronounced on saturn vehicles because these polymer panels expand and contract with temperature. Car-height bumpers offer enhanced protection from parking lot damage and help create a smoother appearance. The spare tire is mounted inside the vehicle, which reduces potential damage from low-speed rear impacts. interiorthe interior of the saturn vue has improved greatly over the past two years, with generally better-quality materials than were used in 2003 and before. The new color scheme that debuted for 2004 gives the interior a nicer ambience. Chrome accents brighten the instrument panel and new white-faced gauges that are backlit at night give it a sporty look. The steering wheel was redesigned for '04 as well. A comfort package combines heated front seats with six-way power and lumbar support for the driver. getting inside vue is easy, thanks to wide door openings and a low step-in height. Despite the vue's high beltline, visibility is good, providing a panoramic view. Big mirrors afford good visibility rearward. the switchgear is well designed and easy to operate. Heating and air conditioning controls are straightforward and easy to operate, but look like they came from a compact car. The window switches are located on the center console, making them harder to find quickly than if they were on the door. The vue's interior is still not perfect. The flimsy lid for the center console is still here and we felt a rough edge on the inside door handles. But overall, the '05 saturn vue has a nice interior. the stereo is nicely designed and attractive. Audio options include am/fm/cd with mp3, six-cd changer with mp3. A rear-seat dvd entertainment system allows back-seat passengers to view a movie on a fold-down, 7-inch lcd screen. The system includes remote control and dual wireless headphones, so rear passengers can listen to cds or watch a movie while front-seat passengers can either listen to the dvd program or to the car's regular audio system. the vue is a good vehicle for carrying cargo. The standard 70/30 split folding rear bench seat provides versatile stowage of longer items while carrying rear passengers. Even the front passenger seat folds flat, providing room for an eight-foot ladder or lumber. The nearly flat load floor in the rear is a result of the compact all-wheel-drive system. Of particular note are the configurable cargo spaces. A cargo organizer folds out of the floor to corral smaller objects; it's important to fully snap it closed when put away, however, or it will make a small rattle that disturbs the vue's otherwise quiet ride. There are hooks for grocery bags and two compartments sized specifically for gallon jugs, a welcome convenience on late-night food runs. Tie-downs provide for the safe transport of a wide variety of goods. Three power outlets provide opportunities to plug in toys or tools. A pet net 202) keeps dogs (or whatever else) securely in the cargo bay.
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