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Saturn VUE

2006-08-12T19:39:08Z

Johndoe:

[[Image:800px-SaturnVUE.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2006 Saturn VUE]]
The '''Saturn VUE''' is a [[compact SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]' [[Saturn]] marque. It uses GM's Theta platform. In 2006, a hybrid version was added to the Vue's Greenline.

==2002==
The VUE was introduced for the 2002 model year and was designed by Saturn. It is manufactured at the Spring Hill Saturn plant. Its unibody platform is shared with the [[Chevrolet Equinox]], [[Pontiac Torrent]] and the European [[Opel Antara]].

Four-cylinder VUEs use the ''Ecotec'' straight-4. The ''L81'' [[V6|V6]] from the [[Saturn L-Series|L-Series]] and 5-speed Aisin AF33 [[automatic transmission]] were initially offered, but starting in 2004, all 6-cylinder VUEs were equipped with the 250 [[HP|hp]] (186 kW) [[Honda]]-manufactured L66 engine and a Honda transmission. The four-cylinder VUE was available with the VTi [[continuously-variable transmission]] (CVT) until GM cancelled it for 2005. The CVT transmission had a separate 75,000 mile warranty.

The VUE received a facelift for the 2006 model year. Upgrades included a redesigned interior with higher-quality materials, a new bumper and grille, and some minor cosmetic pieces to the exterior. OnStar is now standard as well as cruise control and [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] headlights.

=== Red Line ===
Saturn introduced a special high-performance line of vehicles in 2004 under the name, "Red Line". The '''VUE Red Line''' includes the 250 [[HP|hp]] (186 kW) ''L66'' [[V6|V6]] and sportier suspension tuning for performance. 18 in alloy wheels, ground-effect front bumpers, chrome exhaust tips, special black leather and suede seats, footwell lighting, and a special gauge cluster complete the visual updates.

=== Green Line ===
The high-performance VUE Red Line will be joined for 2007 (in summer 2006) by an environmentally-oriented '''Green Line''' model. The VUE is a [[hybrid car|mild hybrid]] using what GM calls a "belt alternator starter" (BAS) system. A large electric motor is connected to the accessory drive via a belt, with a special [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission fitted. It automatically stops the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt and instantly restarts it when the vehicle must move again. The electric motor will also assist somewhat in acceleration, though not to the extent that [[Honda]]'s Integrated Motor Assist system does.

The 2.4 L ''Ecotec'' engine is used from the Saturn ION, and fuel savings are expected to be around 15%. The Green Line version is expected to cost just US$2,000 more than a similarly-equipped VUE, and debuted in production form on January 8, 2006 at the North American International Auto Show.

Green Line owners will be eligible for a $650 federal tax credit designed to encourage fuel efficient vehicles.

==2008==
The VUE will be redesigned for the 2008 model year. Production will move to Ramos Arizpe, where the [[Chevrolet HHR|HHR]] is produced. It will be developed alongside the [[Opel Frontera]]. The [[Chevrolet S3X]] concept is a good indication of what the next-generation VUE/Frontera will look like.

== Maintenance ==
* [[Saturn Vue Maintenance]]

[[Category:Crossover SUVs]]
[[Category:Hybrid vehicles]]
[[Category:Saturn vehicles|VUE]]
[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:2000s automobiles]]

Saturn Vue Maintenance: Compass

2006-08-12T19:22:15Z

Johndoe:

[[Image:Compass_Page_1.jpg|||Saturn VUE Compass]]
[[Image:Compass_Page_2.jpg|||Saturn VUE Compass]]
[[Image:Compass_Page_3.jpg|||Saturn VUE Compass]]

Saturn Vue Maintenance

2006-08-12T19:16:09Z

Johndoe:

* [[Saturn Vue Maintenance: Compass]]

Saturn VUE

2006-08-12T19:15:24Z

Johndoe:

[[Image:800px-SaturnVUE.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2006 Saturn VUE]]
The '''Saturn VUE''' is a [[compact SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]' [[Saturn]] marque. It uses GM's Theta platform. In 2006, a hybrid version was added to the Vue's Greenline.

==2002==
The VUE was introduced for the 2002 model year and was designed by Saturn. It is manufactured at the Spring Hill Saturn plant. Its unibody platform is shared with the [[Chevrolet Equinox]], [[Pontiac Torrent]] and the European [[Opel Antara]].

Four-cylinder VUEs use the ''Ecotec'' straight-4. The ''L81'' [[V6|V6]] from the [[Saturn L-Series|L-Series]] and 5-speed Aisin AF33 [[automatic transmission]] were initially offered, but starting in 2004, all 6-cylinder VUEs were equipped with the 250 [[HP|hp]] (186 kW) [[Honda]]-manufactured L66 engine and a Honda transmission. The four-cylinder VUE was available with the VTi [[continuously-variable transmission]] (CVT) until GM cancelled it for 2005.

The VUE received a facelift for the 2006 model year. Upgrades included a redesigned interior with higher-quality materials, a new bumper and grille, and some minor cosmetic pieces to the exterior. OnStar is now standard as well as cruise control and [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] headlights.

=== Red Line ===
Saturn introduced a special high-performance line of vehicles in 2004 under the name, "Red Line". The '''VUE Red Line''' includes the 250 [[HP|hp]] (186 kW) ''L66'' [[V6|V6]] and sportier suspension tuning for performance. 18 in alloy wheels, ground-effect front bumpers, chrome exhaust tips, special black leather and suede seats, footwell lighting, and a special gauge cluster complete the visual updates.

=== Green Line ===
The high-performance VUE Red Line will be joined for 2007 (in summer 2006) by an environmentally-oriented '''Green Line''' model. The VUE is a [[hybrid car|mild hybrid]] using what GM calls a "belt alternator starter" (BAS) system. A large electric motor is connected to the accessory drive via a belt, with a special [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission fitted. It automatically stops the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt and instantly restarts it when the vehicle must move again. The electric motor will also assist somewhat in acceleration, though not to the extent that [[Honda]]'s Integrated Motor Assist system does.

The 2.4 L ''Ecotec'' engine is used from the Saturn ION, and fuel savings are expected to be around 15%. The Green Line version is expected to cost just US$2,000 more than a similarly-equipped VUE, and debuted in production form on January 8, 2006 at the North American International Auto Show.

Green Line owners will be eligible for a $650 federal tax credit designed to encourage fuel efficient vehicles.

==2008==
The VUE will be redesigned for the 2008 model year. Production will move to Ramos Arizpe, where the [[Chevrolet HHR|HHR]] is produced. It will be developed alongside the [[Opel Frontera]]. The [[Chevrolet S3X]] concept is a good indication of what the next-generation VUE/Frontera will look like.

== Maintenance ==
* [[Saturn Vue Maintenance]]

[[Category:Crossover SUVs]]
[[Category:Hybrid vehicles]]
[[Category:Saturn vehicles|VUE]]
[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:2000s automobiles]]

Saturn VUE

2006-08-12T19:13:46Z

Johndoe:

[[Image:800px-SaturnVUE.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2006 Saturn VUE]]
The '''Saturn VUE''' is a [[compact SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]' [[Saturn]] marque. It uses GM's Theta platform. In 2006, a hybrid version was added to the Vue's Greenline.

==2002==
The VUE was introduced for the 2002 model year and was designed by Saturn. It is manufactured at the Spring Hill Saturn plant. Its unibody platform is shared with the [[Chevrolet Equinox]], [[Pontiac Torrent]] and the European [[Opel Antara]].

Four-cylinder VUEs use the ''Ecotec'' straight-4. The ''L81'' [[V6|V6]] from the [[Saturn L-Series|L-Series]] and 5-speed Aisin AF33 [[automatic transmission]] were initially offered, but starting in 2004, all 6-cylinder VUEs were equipped with the 250 [[HP|hp]] (186 kW) [[Honda]]-manufactured L66 engine and a Honda transmission. The four-cylinder VUE was available with the VTi [[continuously-variable transmission]] (CVT) until GM cancelled it for 2005.

The VUE received a facelift for the 2006 model year. Upgrades included a redesigned interior with higher-quality materials, a new bumper and grille, and some minor cosmetic pieces to the exterior. OnStar is now standard as well as cruise control and [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] headlights.

=== Red Line ===
Saturn introduced a special high-performance line of vehicles in 2004 under the name, "Red Line". The '''VUE Red Line''' includes the 250 [[HP|hp]] (186 kW) ''L66'' [[V6|V6]] and sportier suspension tuning for performance. 18 in alloy wheels, ground-effect front bumpers, chrome exhaust tips, special black leather and suede seats, footwell lighting, and a special gauge cluster complete the visual updates.

=== Green Line ===
The high-performance VUE Red Line will be joined for 2007 (in summer 2006) by an environmentally-oriented '''Green Line''' model. The VUE is a [[hybrid car|mild hybrid]] using what GM calls a "belt alternator starter" (BAS) system. A large electric motor is connected to the accessory drive via a belt, with a special [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission fitted. It automatically stops the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt and instantly restarts it when the vehicle must move again. The electric motor will also assist somewhat in acceleration, though not to the extent that [[Honda]]'s Integrated Motor Assist system does.

The 2.4 L ''Ecotec'' engine is used from the Saturn ION, and fuel savings are expected to be around 15%. The Green Line version is expected to cost just US$2,000 more than a similarly-equipped VUE, and debuted in production form on January 8, 2006 at the North American International Auto Show.

Green Line owners will be eligible for a $650 federal tax credit designed to encourage fuel efficient vehicles.

==2008==
The VUE will be redesigned for the 2008 model year. Production will move to Ramos Arizpe, where the [[Chevrolet HHR|HHR]] is produced. It will be developed alongside the [[Opel Frontera]]. The [[Chevrolet S3X]] concept is a good indication of what the next-generation VUE/Frontera will look like.

== Maintenance ==

[[Category:Crossover SUVs]]
[[Category:Hybrid vehicles]]
[[Category:Saturn vehicles|VUE]]
[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:2000s automobiles]]

File:Compass Page 3.jpg

2006-08-12T19:05:06Z

Johndoe: Compass setting on Saturn VUE

Compass setting on Saturn VUE

File:Compass Page 2.jpg

2006-08-12T19:04:51Z

Johndoe: Compass setting on Saturn VUE

Compass setting on Saturn VUE

File:Compass Page 1.jpg

2006-08-12T19:04:15Z

Johndoe: Compass setting on Saturn VUE

Compass setting on Saturn VUE

Talk:Wikicars FAQ

2006-08-12T18:50:59Z

Johndoe: /* International Issues */

==File Issues==
I can't upload a PDF. "Ignore Warnings" on upload does not ignore warnings.

==International Issues==
Reader comment: It seems that Wikicars is currently organized by language, not country, e.g. "en" for English. So if Australia, for instance, is to have its own version to reflect the very different set of cars available there then this needs to be reflected in the structure. But it's not just about country: the cars sold in Canada are very similar to those sold in the USA, though there are differences. And then there's French Canada which has the same cars as English Canada but the same language as, for instance, France. So things are more complex than indicated earlier in this paragraph. I think Internet Brands is going to have to make some decisions, starting with whether the current "en" site is really supposed to be for the USA only, and make those decisions extremely clear on the site. Otherwise Wikicars will become a very confused place.)

Where can the data be downloaded? I have seen any links to where get to a dump of the data? I am interested in creating a version of http://futef.com/ for wikicars.