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CD Article: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
« on: December 04, 2006, 10:30:02 pm »
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2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
2007 Saturn Vue Green LineThe 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line is a "mild" hybrid that uses a unique BAS (Belt/Alternator/Starter) hybrid system to provide extra boost for the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and shut off the engine automatically when idling, reports Jim Kerr.  Fuel savings are estimated to be 20%, he says.

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2006, 12:02:17 pm »
Hi Jim,

   A good review of the vehicle.

  However, especially because of its fuel saving ability, I thought a test would include some real world fuel consumption figures.

  Please explain.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2006, 12:43:47 pm »
Yeah, nothing was noted with respect to whether or not it saved any fuel.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2006, 01:03:11 pm »
 :iagree:

We would like to see the real numbers about fuel economy not the 25% less on paper from GM.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2006, 02:09:56 pm »
Would be interesting have a gas only 2.4L equipped with the elec power steering, low resistance tires, and aero mods to what the fuel economy would be compared to this hybrid ...
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2006, 02:51:23 pm »
So this is a hybrid by and large only beneficial in heavy urban or stop-and-go rush hour situations.

Mind you, does have the benefit of extra power with regular 4-cyl fuel efficiency other times.
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