37-544: The Saturn Vue is a compact SUV that was built and marketed by Saturn , and it was Saturn's best-selling model. It was the first vehicle to use the GM Theta platform when it was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year . The Vue was facelifted for the 2006 model year. A second generation model was launched in 2007 for the 2008 model year as a rebadged Opel Antara . Vue production in North America ended as GM discontinued
74-525: A Honda transmission. The four-cylinder Vue was available with the VTi continuously variable transmission (CVT) until GM canceled it for 2005 due to reliability issues. The Vue received a facelift for the 2006 model year. Upgrades included a redesigned interior with higher-quality materials, a new bumper and grille, and some minor cosmetic pieces to the exterior. OnStar , cruise control , and automatic headlights became standard. However, GM badges were not added to
111-453: A belt drive to start the internal combustion engine (ICE) through its motor–generator unit (MGU), then once started the engine drives the 14.5 kW motor-generator to charge the batteries. The BAS hybrid system also utilizes regenerative braking to replenish the system's 36 V battery and can provide moderate levels of power assist. According to the EPA, a 2009 Saturn Vue Greenline equipped with
148-625: A compact truck chassis. They were marketed alongside the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Ford Bronco full-size 4x4 vehicles. The compact two-door 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer featured four-wheel drive with a four-cylinder engine as standard and Ford brought out the similar Bronco II model. Both were body-on-frame designs based on each automaker's small pickup trucks , the Chevrolet S-10 and Ford Ranger respectively. The general dimensions, drive train, and cab details were identical to those of
185-730: A four-cylinder (I4) or V6 gasoline engine and a manual or automatic transmission. A Red Line trim was added starting with the 2004 model year. A Green Line ( mild hybrid ) was added for the final model year of the first-generation Vue (2007). Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) were offered. Four-cylinder Vues use the Ecotec I4 . The L81 V6 from the L-Series and five-speed Aisin AF33 automatic transmission were initially offered, but starting in 2004, all six-cylinder Vues were equipped with Honda 's 250-horsepower (190 kW) J35A3 engine and
222-410: A minimally extended battery and an auxiliary electric combined motor and generator in a parallel hybrid configuration that is only enough for an electric-only mode of propulsion at slow speed and allow the engine to be stopped whenever the car is coasting, braking, or stopped, and then restarted once power is required again. Mild hybrids may employ regenerative braking and some level of power assist to
259-575: A modified automatic transmission. The start-stop system automatically stops the engine when the vehicle halts and instantly restarts it when the brake pedal is released. The electric motor assists somewhat during initial launch, providing torque smoothing, and during heavy acceleration. A 36-volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack, located under the load floor, powers the BAS and also stores electricity from regenerative braking . The regenerative brake charging and electric motor assist functions are shown to
296-434: A new center console, center stack, and upgraded interior trim. New audio options received aux in and satellite radio. New front and rear fascias. Fusion Orange exterior color was added. Green Line model added. Fusion Orange exterior color dropped, while Deep Blue color replaced Pacific Blue. Saturn introduced a high-performance line in 2004 named Red Line. This includes the same 250 hp (186 kW) Honda J35A3 V6 as
333-426: A passenger car comfort with a rugged chassis for ease of driving in difficult conditions, and established the modern SUV market segment. Automobile magazine called it a "masterpiece" of automotive design with room for five passengers and their cargo. According to Bob Lutz , an executive at several car companies, American Motors (AMC) "invented an all-new automotive segment—the compact sport utility vehicle" with
370-484: A power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, and heated side mirrors. The Red Line featured 18-inch alloy wheels, a lowered suspension, a roof-mounted spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, and heated front seats with leather and suede upholstery. 2010 Saturn Vue was available in two trims, the base XE and the XR. Both were available with a I4 or a V6 engine, as well as front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Vue Hybrid
407-519: A rebranded version of the German-designed Opel Antara . The front end featured a large chrome trim on the grille with "teardrop-shaped" headlights. The roof sloped downward to an angled rear hatch. GM badges were featured on the front doors. The 2008 Vue was available in four trim levels: base XE, midgrade XR, top-of-the-line Red Line, and a Green Line hybrid. The XE included 16-inch wheels, body-colored door handles, and side mirrors, while
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#1732858295589444-452: A special gauge cluster. It also includes some interior features such as a higher quality audio system. The high-performance Vue Red Line was joined in 2007 by the Green Line model. The Green Line was a mild hybrid , or "assist hybrid", using GM's belt alternator starter (BAS) system. An electric motor connected to the crankshaft via a special accessory drive belt and the Green Line included
481-500: Is no official definition of the size or dimensions for this market segment. Moreover, some manufacturers have marketed the same model name on different sized vehicles over time. The most common distinction between versions of crossover automobiles and compact -sized SUVs is that the first is based on a car-based unibody platform, while an SUV uses the unibody with welded-in ladder frame or body-on-frame chassis commonly used on trucks. However, manufacturers and common usage has blurred
518-616: Is often so low that the impact on environment is negligible and may be seen as greenwashing . General Motors mild hybrids including the Parallel Hybrid Truck (PHT) and numerous cars and SUVs equipped with the BAS Hybrid system, often use a 36- to 48-volt system to supply the power needed for the startup motor, as well as a source of power to compensate for the increasing number of electronic accessories on modern vehicles. GM's belt alternator starter (BAS) mild hybrid system uses
555-518: Is popular because the vehicles "are right-sized, right-priced, and blend carlike refinement with a touch of utility." Small-sized utility-type vehicles have been available since the advent of the first automobiles. The modern use of the "compact sport utility" category can be traced in the United States marketplace to the 1982-1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and the 1984-1990 Ford Bronco II because they are considered compact-sized SUVs that were built on
592-519: The BAS Hybrid system delivers a 27% improvement in combined fuel economy over the non-hybrid version (FWD 4cyl). During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in August, Chinese automobile manufacturer Chang'an Motors supplied a number of hybrid-drive cars as taxis for the athletes and spectators. The power electronics for the "mild hybrid" drive was supplied by Infineon . Toyota sold mild hybrid versions of
629-792: The Toyota Crown executive sedan between 2001 and 2003 and the mid-size Crown Sedan between 2002 and 2008 in the Japanese domestic market. MINI and BMW have start and stop, and some with regenerative braking, in all of their vehicles sold in Europe running 4-cylinder engines with manual transmissions. Citroën proposes a stop and start system on its C2 and C3 models. The concept-car C5 Airscape has an improved version of that, adding regenerative braking and traction assistance functionalities, and ultracapacitors for energy buffering. In 2004 VW brought two mild hybrid concept cars to Shanghai for
666-473: The Chevrolet Captiva Sport, with only badges changed and a new grille insert. Three trim levels: base XE, midgrade XR, and Red Line. The XE included 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, a tilt steering wheel with audio controls and cruise control, a height-adjustable driver seat, and a CD/MP3 stereo with satellite radio. The XR added 17-inch alloy wheels, luggage rack rails, automatic climate control,
703-633: The Saturn brand as part of the 2009 General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization . The Vue was designed by Saturn and introduced for the 2002 model year. It was manufactured at the Spring Hill GM plant. Its unibody platform is shared with the Chevrolet Equinox , Pontiac Torrent , and the European Opel Antara . The first generation ran from 2002 through 2007. The Vue was produced trim levels with
740-404: The U.S. market, the Chevrolet Captiva Sport was imported from Ramos Arizpe and sold to commercial and fleet customers starting from late 2011 (for the 2012 model year) until U.S. imports ended in 2014. Compact SUV A compact sport utility vehicle or compact SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles that is larger than mini SUVs , but smaller than mid-size SUVs . However, there
777-561: The Vue receives a "good" overall rating in the frontal offset crash test. In 2008, models came equipped with standard front and rear head side curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags. These models were given an "acceptable" overall rating in side impacts. Models without side airbags were given an overall "poor" rating. Saturn introduced the second generation Vue in 2007 for the 2008 model year, manufactured at Ramos Arizpe Assembly in Mexico as
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#1732858295589814-496: The XR added chrome door handles, chrome-tipped dual exhaust, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Engine options included a 2.4 L I4, hybrid 2.4 L I4, 3.5 L V6, or a 3.6 L V6. The V6 versions of the Vue come with conventional hydraulic power steering, replacing the previous electric assist; however, the I4-powered cars continued with electric power. The Mexican-manufactured Vue was also marketed in Mexico and South America as
851-472: The compact truck with differences in the interior only aft of the doors. Both were station wagon -like vehicles with seating for four adults and an enclosed cargo area with a rear hatchback . American Motors made the full-sized Jeep Wagoneer (SJ) SUV using a truck chassis, but developed a completely new and slim unibody Jeep Cherokee (XJ) line of two- and four-door compact sport wagons that were marketed starting in late 1983. These are often considered
888-506: The driver via an analog gauge on the dashboard, and real-time fuel-economy feedback is accomplished via an "eco" light that glows when the instantaneous fuel economy exceeds the published window sticker fuel economy rating. The fuel savings are 20% up from the base vehicle's 22 mpg ‑US (11 L/100 km)/27 mpg ‑US (8.7 L/100 km) city/highway EPA sticker to 27 mpg ‑US (8.7 L/100 km)/32 mpg ‑US (7.4 L/100 km),
925-488: The first compact American four-door sport utility vehicles. While the competing SUVs were adaptations of compact pickup trucks, Jeep did not have one, so they designed an SUV first; starting with a four-door version and featuring a very strong, lightweight unibody construction like most passenger cars, as well as with a lightweight "link/coil" suspension design that was praised by the automotive press for its superior ride, performance, and handling. The original Jeep XJ combined
962-418: The highest highway fuel economy of any 2007 model SUV sold in the U.S. market. In Canada, according to Saturn, the Vue achieved an estimated 8.8 L/100 km (32 mpg ‑imp ; 27 mpg ‑US ) city and 6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg ‑imp ; 35 mpg ‑US ) highway. The Green Line has a 170 hp (127 kW) 2.4 L Ecotec DOHC -phaser engine which replaced
999-526: The internal combustion engine. The mild hybrid's electric motor provides greater efficiency through the use of a single device that is essentially an integrated starter/alternator sometimes known as a generator-motor unit. A typical mild-hybrid setup uses a belt-powered generator-motor unit driven off the engine to supply power to a small battery. The generator is also powered through regenerative braking, enabling power that would otherwise be dissipated as heat to be recaptured and recovered for use in powering
1036-526: The original compact Jeep Cherokee two- and four-door models. The compact Cherokee's design, appearance, and sales popularity spawned imitators as other automakers noticed that the Jeep XJ models began replacing regular cars. Compact SUVs have become an alternative to the minivans for families who need cargo space. While almost unchanged since its introduction, Cherokee XJ production continued through 2005 in China, and
1073-692: The prior V6. The Honda V6 engine was used in the Saturn Vue through the 2007 model year. The I4 front-wheel-drive configuration included a four-speed automatic transmission in place of the Continuously variable transmission (CVT). The AWD I4 configuration with the CVT was available for the 2005 model year until the existing stock was depleted. Exterior colors Storm Grey, Pacific Blue, and Dragonfly green were added. Electric Blue, Electric Lime, and Rainforest Green are discontinued. Facelift with redesigned interior including
1110-453: The regular model, but with suspension tuning that lowered the body by 1 inch, unique power steering calibration, 18 inch alloy wheels, ground-effect front and rear bumpers, unique rocker panel trim, chrome exhaust tip, special black leather and suede seats (optional for 2005, but standard for 2006 and 2007), footwell lighting (included with leather and suede seat package, not available with optional full-leather (heated front) seats), and
1147-529: The side of the vehicle until GM took over production from Saturn for the second generation Vue. The FWD V6 configuration was offered part-way through the model year. This version included the L81 V6 engine with Aisin AF33 five-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Red Line trim was added. The V6 models featured the Honda 3.5 L J35S1 engine and a Honda five-speed transmission. This combination improved performance over
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1184-594: The standard 144-horsepower (107 kW) 2.2 L I4 engine. The 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) acceleration time was improved by 1.0 second. Pricing for the hybrid was about US$ 2,000 more than a similarly equipped Vue, and debuted in production form on January 8, 2006, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit . The Green Line went on sale in the third quarter of 2006. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests
1221-646: The technology - a saving of 2 to 8 percent These contain two different energy recovery systems. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) , Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (R232) , the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53, the petrol Mercedes C254/X254 , and the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid have an electrically-assisted turbocharger / MGU-H . There is doubt on whether mild hybrids should be classified as hybrid or have EV (electric vehicle) in their MHEV abbreviation as they cannot be powered only by electricity at any time. Their emissions reduction
1258-407: The two terms. Many recent vehicles labelled as compact SUVs are technically compact crossovers and are built on the platform of a compact/ C-segment passenger car, while some models may be based on a mid-size car ( D-segment ) or a B-segment platform. The modern compact SUV market segment began in 1983. According to a Car and Driver review in 2019, the compact crossover and SUV market segment
1295-434: The vehicle. The small power assist generated by mild-hybrid systems can help supplement the internal combustion engine in low-speed situations or handle the demands of engine start/stop functionality. Vehicles equipped with a mild-hybrid system typically see anywhere from a 0.4 to 1.7 km/l (1.1 to 4.8 mpg ‑imp ; 0.9 to 4.0 mpg ‑US ) improvement in fuel economy relative to comparable models without
1332-504: Was equipped similarly to the XE Preferred package and available only with front-wheel drive powered by the 2.4 L I4 gas/electric engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Following the end of the Saturn brand in 2009 for the 2010 model year, the Vue was discontinued. However, GM continued to produce the Chevrolet Captiva Sport for the Mexican and South American markets until 2015. For
1369-677: Was one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the world. There were over 2.8 million Jeep XJs built in the U.S. between 1984 and 2001. According to a 1995 review by the American Automobile Association , AMC's "clever marketing helped create the present demand for compact sport-utility vehicles." The Japanese 1988 Suzuki Vitara is also considered to be a compact SUV. Mild hybrid Mild hybrids ( MHEV ) (also known as smart hybrids , power-assist hybrids , battery-assisted hybrid vehicles or BAHVs ) are generally cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) equipped with
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