Saturn Vue 2004–2005 car dimensions: 4605 mm long, 1817 mm wide and 1689 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,647 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 872 litres.
The cabin seats five with a low step-in height for easy access. Air conditioning with dust and pollen filter is standard. V6 Red Line models include cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and backlit white gauges with chrome rings. A six-way power driver seat with lumbar and heated seats is available. The front passenger seat folds flat and the 70/30 rear seats fold for versatility. Audio options include CD players with MP3 and optional XM radio or rear DVD. Dual-stage front airbags and pretensioners are standard, with side curtains optional. No parking sensors, cameras or advanced aids are listed.
Cargo volume is 30.8 cubic feet with rear seats up and 63.8 cubic feet with them folded. A rear cargo organizer is standard and the front passenger seat folds flat for longer items. The load floor is low.
The Red Line uses the V6 powertrain but towing is not recommended as the front air dam can limit cooling and cause damage. Standard V6 models are rated for 3500 lb braked and 1000 lb unbraked. The performance-tuned suspension is lowered 26 mm with stiffer springs for sportier handling.
The cabin feels practical and roomier than expected for a compact SUV, with easy step-in height, soft front buckets that include fold-down armrests, and a 70/30 split rear bench that reclines in two positions. Sound-deadening materials quiet the space, white-faced gauges with chrome rings read clearly, and V6 models add a leather-wrapped wheel. Optional Comfort Package brings six-way power driver seat with lumbar plus heated fronts. leather/suede seats appear on Red Line in some years. Power sunroof is available but not panoramic. Fold-flat front passenger seat and rear cargo organizer add everyday versatility.
Uses regular 87-octane unleaded fuel.
V6 Red Line EPA estimates 20 city/28 hwy FWD or 19 city/25 hwy AWD.
GM Oil Life System monitors oil. change when light appears, at least yearly.
ABS standard on Red Line. dual-stage front airbags and pretensioners standard.
NHTSA 5-star frontal and side ratings. IIHS Good in moderate overlap frontal.
LATCH anchors in all rear positions. optional head-curtain side airbags.
The Red Line runs on regular 87-octane unleaded gasoline. Its 3.5L V6 pairs with a five-speed automatic and delivers EPA figures of 20 mpg city and 28 highway in FWD form, or 19 city and 25 highway with AWD. Fuel tank holds about 16 gallons.
Servicing follows the Oil Life System: change oil and filter when the light comes on, or at least once a year, then reset. Tires rotate every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. Inspect the engine air filter at each oil change and replace it at the first change after 25,000 miles. Additional services such as coolant flush occur at longer intervals under the maintenance schedule.
Safety kit includes a steel spaceframe with crumple zones, dual-stage front airbags, front seat-belt pretensioners, daytime running lamps, and LATCH in all three rear spots. ABS is standard on the Red Line. Head-curtain side airbags and OnStar are optional. NHTSA awards five stars in frontal and side tests. IIHS rates the moderate-overlap frontal Good. Side impact without curtains rates Poor, and rollover resistance is three stars.
Living with the Vue means simple upkeep via the oil-life monitor and polymer body panels that resist dents and corrosion. The fold-flat seats and cargo organizer keep daily use flexible. Keep up with the scheduled services and tire rotations to maintain reliability. the Honda-sourced V6 is durable when serviced on time.
Length 4605 mm, Width 1817 mm, Height 1689 mm, Wheelbase 2707 mm (Vue 2004–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, saturnfans.com 2004 Vue Specifications and 2005 new-cars.com/Saturn brochure, Wikipedia/brochure.