Editing Saturn Vue (section)

==First generation (2002)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = Saturn VUE 1234 (cropped).JPG
| caption = Facelift model (2007)
| production = 2001–2007
| model_years = 2002–2007
| assembly = [[Spring Hill, Tennessee]], United States ([[Spring Hill Manufacturing]])
| class = [[Compact SUV]]
| body_style = 5-door [[sport utility vehicle|SUV]]
| platform = [[GM Theta platform]]/GMT315
| engine = {{ubl |2.2 L [[GM Ecotec engine#L61|L61]] [[inline-four engine|I4]] ([[gasoline]])|2.4 L [[GM Ecotec engine#LAT|LAT]] ([[mild hybrid]] gasoline / electric)|3.0 L [[General Motors 54° V6 engine#L81|L81]] [[V6]] (gasoline)|3.5 L [[Honda J engine#J35A|L66]] [[V6]] (gasoline)}}
| transmission = {{ubl |4-speed [[GM 4T45-E transmission#4T45|GM 4T45-E]] automatic|5-speed [[Aisin AF33 transmission|Aisin AF33]] automatic|5-speed [[Honda H5 transmission|Honda H5]] automatic|5-speed [[Getrag F23 transmission|Getrag F23]] manual|[[continuously variable transmission|CVT]] [[VTi transmission|VTi]] automatic}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|106.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|181.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|71.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />Hybrid: {{convert|71.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|66.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />Hybrid: {{convert|66.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
}}

The Vue was designed by Saturn and introduced for the 2002 model year. It was manufactured at the [[Spring Hill, Tennessee|Spring Hill]] GM plant. Its unibody platform is shared with the [[Chevrolet Equinox]], [[Pontiac Torrent]], and the [[Europe]]an [[Opel Antara]]. The first generation ran from 2002 through 2007.

The Vue was produced trim levels with 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.

[[File:03 Saturn Vue (6676845529).jpg|thumb|2003 Saturn Vue rear]]
Four-cylinder Vues use the [[GM Ecotec engine|Ecotec]] [[inline-four engine|I4]]. The [[GM 54-Degree V6 engine#L81|L81]] V6 from the [[Saturn L-Series|L-Series]] and five-speed [[Aisin AF33 transmission|Aisin AF33]] [[automatic transmission]] were initially offered, but starting in 2004, all six-cylinder Vues were equipped with [[Honda]]'s {{convert|250|hp|kW|adj=on}} [[Honda J engine#J35A|J35A3]] engine and a [[Honda]] transmission. The four-cylinder Vue was available with the [[VTi transmission|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 the side of the vehicle until GM took over production from Saturn for the second generation Vue.

===Model year changes===
* 2003:
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.

* 2004:
The Vue Red Line trim was added.
The V6 models featured the Honda 3.5&nbsp;L J35S1 engine and a Honda five-speed transmission. This combination improved performance over the prior V6. The Honda V6 engine was used in the Saturn Vue through the 2007 model year.

* 2005:
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/Saturn/Saturn_US%20Full%20Line_2005.pdf |title=Saturn US Full Line |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190622182321/http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/Saturn/Saturn_US%20Full%20Line_2005.pdf |archive-date=June 22, 2019 |date=2005 |access-date=June 14, 2023}}</ref>

* 2006:
Facelift with redesigned interior including a new center console, center stack, and upgraded interior trim. New audio options received aux in and satellite radio. New front and rear fascias.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.edmunds.com/saturn/vue/2006/review/|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150612210828/https://www.edmunds.com/saturn/vue/2006/review/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 12, 2015|title=Used 2006 Saturn VUE Review & Ratings |work=Edmunds|date=June 12, 2015 |access-date=April 27, 2020}}</ref>
Fusion Orange exterior color was added.

* 2007:
Green Line model added.
Fusion Orange exterior color dropped, while Deep Blue color replaced Pacific Blue.

===Red Line===
[[File:Saturn Vue RedLine -- 10-31-2009.jpg|thumb|2004–2005 Saturn Vue Red Line]]
Saturn introduced a high-performance line in 2004 named Red Line. This includes the same {{convert|250|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Honda]] [[Honda J engine|J35A3]] V6 as the regular model, but with suspension tuning that lowered the body by 1&nbsp;inch, unique power steering calibration, 18&nbsp;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 a special gauge cluster. It also includes some interior features such as a higher quality audio system.<ref>"Saturn Vue". Advertisement brochure. Canada: General Motors Corporation and General Motors of Canada Limited, 2006, p.21 of 32.</ref>

===Green Line===
[[File:2007 Saturn Vue Green Line .jpg|thumb|right|Saturn Vue Green Line]]
[[File:Argonne's Through-the-Road (TTR) Plug-in Hybrid prototype.jpg|thumb|right|Saturn Vue Green Line rear]]
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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/300_hybrids/bas_050103.html |date=November 11, 2003 |accessdate=June 14, 2007 |title=GMability Advanced Technology: GM's Belt Alternator Starter |url-status=dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20061029110339/http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/300_hybrids/bas_050103.html |archivedate=October 29, 2006 }}</ref> An electric motor connected to the crankshaft via a special accessory drive belt and the Green Line included 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 battery|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 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 {{convert|22|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}/{{convert|27|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}} city/highway EPA sticker to {{convert|27|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}/{{convert|32|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}, the highest highway fuel economy of any 2007 model SUV sold in the U.S. market.<ref>2007 model EPA Highway rating of 32 mpg{{better source needed|date=May 2024}}</ref> In Canada, according to Saturn, the Vue achieved an estimated {{convert|8.8|L/100 km|abbr=on}} city and {{convert|6.7|L/100 km|abbr=on}} highway.<ref>"Saturn Vue". Advertisement brochure. Canada: General Motors Corporation and General Motors of Canada Limited, 2006, p.8 of 32.</ref>

The Green Line has a {{convert|170|hp|kW|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} 2.4&nbsp;L [[GM Ecotec engine|Ecotec]] [[DOHC]]-phaser engine which replaced the standard {{convert|144|hp|kW|0|adj=on}} 2.2&nbsp;L I4 engine. The {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} acceleration time was improved by 1.0&nbsp;second. Pricing for the hybrid was about {{US$|2000}} 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.

===Engines===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|2002–2007||2.2&nbsp;[[Liter|L]] [[GM Ecotec engine#L61|Ecotec L61]] [[inline-four engine|I4]]|| {{convert|143|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} || {{convert|152|lb·ft|N·m|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2002–2003||3.0 L L81 [[GM 54-Degree V6 engine|54-Degree]] [[V6 engine|V6]]|| {{convert|181|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} || {{convert|195|lb·ft|N·m|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2004–2007||3.5 L [[GM L66 engine|GM L66]] ([[Honda J engine|J35S1]]) V6 || {{convert|250|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} ||{{convert|242|lb·ft|N·m|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2007-2010||2.4&nbsp;L [[GM Ecotec engine#LE5|Ecotec LE5]] I4 || {{convert|170|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} || {{convert|163|lb·ft|N·m|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2008-2010||3.6&nbsp;L [[GM High Feature engine#LY7|LY7]] V6 || {{convert|257|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} || {{convert|248|lb·ft|N·m|0|abbr=on}}
|}

===Transmissions (first generation)===
{| class="wikitable"
!Years
!Transmission
!Type
!Configuration
!RPO Code
|-
|2002–2007
|5-Speed Getrag F23
|Manual
|FWD
|MG3
|-
|2002–2003
|5-Speed [[Aisin AF33 transmission|Aisin AF33]]
|Automatic
|FWD/AWD
|M09 (FWD 6), M45 (AWD 6)
|-
|2002–2005
|[[VTi transmission|VTi]] VT25-E [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]]
|Automatic
|FWD/AWD
|M75 (FWD 4), M16 (AWD 4)
|-
|2005–2007
|4-Speed GM 4T45-E
|Automatic
|FWD
|MN5
|-
|2004–2007
|5-Speed Honda H5
|Automatic
|FWD/AWD
|MJ7 (FWD 6), MJ8 (AWD 6)
|}

===Safety===
In [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] (IIHS) crash tests 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.<ref name="iihs.org">{{cite web |url= http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=446 |title=Saturn Vue |website=iihs.org |access-date=May 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090607140804/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=446 |archive-date=June 7, 2009 }}</ref>