2008 Saturn Vue.

The world of compact crossover has been divided for some time into two parts : Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 in half, and the rest in another. This does not mean that they are always the biggest sellers in their segment, although this is usually the case, but if it is shopping for a "cute ATU, you can often guarantee that Toyota and Honda are on the list.

It is with this in mind that it is remarkable that one of the strongest competitors to come in some time plate thus far is prevaricating. 2008 Saturn Vue completely redesigned, and a quantum leap over the original, that we are a little surprised that GM has decided to retain the title.

Forget everything you knew about the Vue, Dumpy forms of ill-fitting plastic body panels. 2008 Vue is based on the European model of Opel Antera called. It varies slightly inside and, mostly to accommodate the Saturn badge on the external and internal standard American GM switchgear. Vouets is the first of a new line of truly global products from General Motors. The basic platform will eventually replace the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac lahar (Hooray!) , And most of the work was the difference between GM North America, Europe and Korea Divisions.

The new Vue brings some points in the table. First is the style. Inside and outside, is a little misleading "ATU. Of course fender openings little more, but they at least can boast to your friends that your Saturn looks like a Land Rover. The second is power. The available 3.6-liter V-6 engine and its accompanying six-automatic gearbox really as good as any similar cars from any other manufacturer can name. Finally, out. Yes GM stumbling block Vue is all legs forward with excellent interior space and several complaints were found.

It is too early to say if the production of Saturn vehicles passed us will be identical to the consumer, and although we were generally impressed by a few rough edges on our test machine. If the edges filed smooth by the time consumers get their mitts models, we guess they will be very happy that they find.