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TO THE POINT What’s New? The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line is GM’s first full hybrid vehicle, marrying a gas engine with an electric motor for improved efficiency.
Selling Points: Price, EPA-estimated fuel economy, comfortable ride
Deal Breakers: Handling, performance, interior materials, lack of an average fuel economy gauge

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Features Despite plenty of standard equipment, the Saturn Vue Green Line’s base price is attractively set at $22,995. Fully loaded, the price climbs to $26,820.

It may be the least expensive hybrid SUV currently on the market, but buyers of the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line will still be able to enjoy a generous list of appointments. Among them are 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 215/70 low-resistance General tires, cruise control, keyless entry, 12 months of OnStar service, a CD player, steering wheel-mounted controls, a rear spoiler, traction control, power door locks, and power windows. Also standard is an air conditioning system with two settings: tapping the button brings up a green light for economy mode, which keeps you cool if not frigid; two taps gets a yellow light and maximum cooling. The hybrid system includes an auto-stop feature that turns the engine off for up to two minutes while stopped, allowing for improved fuel economy. However, the feature is canceled when the A/C is set to maximum cooling.

Despite the inclusion of such features, Saturn has held the base price of the Green Line to $22,995, including a $625 destination charge. However, if you’d like a bit more luxury with your hybrid SUV, Saturn offers options such as a $725 power moonroof, a $755 leather package, upgraded audio and DVD systems running as much as $1,140, and a Comfortably Safe Package that includes side-curtain airbags, XM satellite radio, a power driver’s seat, and heated front buckets. Fully loaded, the Vue Green Line carries a sticker price of $26,820.


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