Name: 2005 Saturn Vue
Brand: Saturn

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2005 Compact SUVs Ratings

2005 Saturn Vue

$3,025 - $3,450

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2005 Chevrolet Equinox

$3,325 - $3,725

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2005 Ford Escape

$3,350 - $4,000

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2005 Honda CR-V

$5,150 - $5,850

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2005 Honda Element

$4,575 - $5,525

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2005 Hyundai Tucson

$3,400 - $3,925

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2005 Jeep Liberty

$3,425 - $4,225

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2005 Jeep Wrangler

$7,100 - $10,400

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2005 Kia Sorento

$3,125 - $3,675

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2005 Kia Sportage

$3,025 - $4,000

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2005 Land Rover Freelander

$3,475 - $3,950

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2005 Mazda Tribute

$3,375 - $3,700

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2005 Mercury Mariner

$3,400 - $4,050

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2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

$3,075 - $4,200

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2005 Nissan Xterra

$3,975 - $4,800

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2005 Pontiac Aztek

$2,950 - $3,175

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2005 Subaru Forester

$4,200 - $5,675

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2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

$2,725 - $4,125

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2005 Toyota RAV4

$5,250 - $5,525

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

AWD, Front

Warranty

Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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4-door SUV

5-speed Manual
5-speed Automatic
CVT
4-speed Automatic

2.2-liter 4 (143 hp)
3.5-liter V6 (248 hp)

Model History

2008-

Current Generation

The 2008 redesign included a better interior and a more supple ride. Higher quality materials improve the interior ambiance, but the front seats are somewhat uncomfortable. Standard ESC mitigated the tip up problem, but braking distances are inordinately long. The V6, paired with a six-speed automatic, is a good powertrain, but returns only17 mpg. Model year 2009 was the last for the Vue.

2002-2007

2002 Redesign Year

Saturn's small SUV has a subpar interior and seats that lack support. The steering is numb and the slow-responding AWD system allows the front wheels to spin noticeably on slippery roads before the rear wheels engage. The 3.0-liter V6 provides quick, but noisy acceleration. In 2004, it was replaced by a better 3.5-liter V6 from Honda. On early models, four-cylinder Vues use a CVT or a five-speed-manual, while V6 versions have a five-speed automatic. A tip up in the government's rollover test is a concern.

Saturn Vue

2005 SUVs Reliability

Crash and Rollover Tests

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2005 Compact SUVs Ratings