Pics and info on the 2008 Saturn Vue
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Pics and info on the 2008 Saturn Vue
http://www.globalautoindex.com/news.plt?no=1640
nice to see both V6s (3.5L & 3.6L) get the 6 speed automatics
I like the looks a lot better than the current one. I hated the '06 facelift
nice to see both V6s (3.5L & 3.6L) get the 6 speed automatics
I like the looks a lot better than the current one. I hated the '06 facelift
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I agree about the six speeds.
As for the new looks, I'm not sure. It doesn't look bad (and I saw several of the advanced hybrid versions @ DPG recently), but I think I like the overall look of the current one better. The new one looks almost Honda/Hyundai/Kia-ish to me somehow. Again, it isn't bad looking, just a little too bubbly/round or something. It also manages to look much smaller, even though it is basically the same size (with same wheelbase) as the current one. I don't know how passenger/cargo space compare...
The new interior is quite a bit nicer, though (although I actually liked the current one after they made some upgrades for '05 or '06).
I hope it does well. No more plastic = better panel fit (
) but no more ding- and rust-proof doors/fenders (
).
As for the new looks, I'm not sure. It doesn't look bad (and I saw several of the advanced hybrid versions @ DPG recently), but I think I like the overall look of the current one better. The new one looks almost Honda/Hyundai/Kia-ish to me somehow. Again, it isn't bad looking, just a little too bubbly/round or something. It also manages to look much smaller, even though it is basically the same size (with same wheelbase) as the current one. I don't know how passenger/cargo space compare...
The new interior is quite a bit nicer, though (although I actually liked the current one after they made some upgrades for '05 or '06).
I hope it does well. No more plastic = better panel fit (
) but no more ding- and rust-proof doors/fenders ().
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Nice, I just noticed the power window switches are on the doors instead of in the middle. I hate middle/console window switches like the the current Theta SUVs
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Should be within a period of a year that the Astra should be here . 2007 is the last year for the Ion . I would be amazed if it didnt show up at one of the auto shows .
Vue looks good for what it is . Gm is finally getting there act together on the insides .
Vue looks good for what it is . Gm is finally getting there act together on the insides .
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The Ion came out in MY 2003 after the Vue, 2007 will be its last model year for the Ion. Like what was already said, the 2008 Saturn Astra will replace the Ion
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