A much-needed makeover for 2008 brings big improvements in key areas, including cabin quality and driving dynamics. As a result, the 2008 Saturn Vue moves from a benchwarmer to a starting position in the compact SUV game.

• Pros

Powerful V6 in XR and Red Line trims, handsome interior and exterior European styling, ideal handling and ride balance, plenty of standard safety features.

• What's New for 2008

Borrowing components from GM's European Opel division, the Saturn Vue is completely redesigned for 2008. Highlights include a much-improved cabin, an available 257-horsepower V6 and improved handling and ride dynamics

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Premium cloth
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Compass
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Cargo net
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Climate control
• Cargo area light
• Front reading lights
• Leather steering wheel
• Rear floor mats
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• In Car Entertainment
• Mast antenna
• 6 total speakers
• AM/FM stereo
• Satellite radio satellite radio
• Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary audio input
• Radio data system
• Telematics
• Hands free phone
• OnStar telecommunications service
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper
• Roof rack
• Tires and Wheels
• Alloy wheels
• 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P235/60R17 tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Temporary spare tire
• Doors
• Fixed lifgate window
• Rear liftgate door
• Towing and Hauling
• Cargo tie downs
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring