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2009 saturn vue hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The Comfort and Convenience package adds rain-sensing wipers, heated mirrors and windshield washer nozzles, an eight-way power driver seat and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Premium Trim package adds leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped shift knob and heated front seats. Other options include a sunroof and a six-CD changer. Powertrains and Performance: The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 172 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque. A small electric motor provides a smidgen of extra help during acceleration, but its primary... |
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2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The leather was a lovely bone color, and some of the plastic trim had a brushed metal or carbon fiber look to it. It was well-placed throughout the SUV and didn't look too glaring or cheap. The seats were comfortable. The driver's seat was power-adjustable, but the steering wheel didn't telescope. This isn't a big deal except when the steering wheel is incredibly close to the instrument cluster, as it is in the Vue Hybrid. When I positioned the driver's seat for my legs, the wheel was too far away. When I was comfortable with the arm length, my legs were cramped. No, I'm not a Tyrannosaurs... |
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2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Available cloth or leather seating Automatic climate control Cruise control Power windows, locks Available heated seats Available Bluetooth Under the Hood The Vue Hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor/generator. Unlike most hybrids on the market, this mild hybrid employs a conventional four-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Hybrid achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25/32 mpg city/highway. Its highway driving range is 585 miles on a tank of gas. 172-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 167 pounds-feet of torque Four-speed automatic transmission Available... |
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