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11 messages, Last post on Feb 17, 2006 at 7:16 AM
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I read somewhere (unfortunately I can't remember where) that the GM hybrid system for the Vue is going to be different from either Honda IMA or Toyota HSD, something to do with placing the electric components on the motor, if I recall. Supposedly it provides 20% efficiency improvement but is not as expensive as the Honda or Toyota systems. Has anyone seen details of how the Saturn hybrid will work? |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 15, 2006 10:32 am) The interior was very nicely done, and the leather seats were quite comfortable. It was easy for me and my son to get a good driving position. And they quoted around $23,000 which is a bargain for a hybrid SUV, especially compared to the Escape Hybrid which sells for thousands more.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 15, 2006 10:32 am) ---------------------------------- It's a simpler Hybrid than the Escape or Highlander. The gas engine shuts off when the car is stopped. I don't believe the electric motor can power the car on its own. MPG figures are 27 city and 32 hwy. Not bad for a "near midsize" SUV. And 0-60 times are a second quicker than the regular 4cyl VUE. I don't like the 2.2 4cyl but that Honda 3.5 V6 is sweet. And I think it gets 28 hwy. The question: is 4mpg worth the same price as the V6? |
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Replying to: twain (Feb 16, 2006 9:39 am) I owned a 2002 Odyssey and got 27 MPG (highway) with that 3.5 V6 engine. I have no doubt it would get better MPG with the lighter Vue. However, in town mileage was only around 18 MPG. |
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Replying to: twain (Feb 16, 2006 9:39 am) Here is more information as who provides the batteries. http://www.cobasys.com/news/20060109.htm More specs: http://www.saturnfans.com/Cars/Future/hybridvuespecs.shtml
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Replying to: pisulino (Feb 16, 2006 10:19 am) http://www.saturnfans.com/Cars/Future/vuegreenlineunveiled.shtml |
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Replying to: twain (Feb 16, 2006 9:39 am) As I said above, the Vue Hybrid will have the 2.4 litre 4 cyl. Right now, the only GMs in North America that have this engine are the Cobalt SS, Ions with the option, and the Kappa cars. It is a nice engine. It probably has lower emissions than either the 2.2 or the Honda engine.
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Replying to: jchan2 (Feb 15, 2006 6:08 pm) |
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Replying to: logic1 (Feb 16, 2006 2:14 pm) --------------------------------- Yes, I know. What I'm saying is Saturn should replace the 2.2 with the 2.4 in the base model. It's better suited for a vehicle the size of the VUE. I like having the choice of a 4cyl but not when they're too small for the vehicle.
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Replying to: twain (Feb 16, 2006 10:12 pm) As it happens, the VVT technology in the 2.4 yields almost as good mileage as in the 2.2. I would not be surprised if the 2.4 actually gets better mileage at speed than the 2.2. GM is introducing the hybrid system in the VUE, but will spread it around to several other models, thus the 2.4. GM probably opted against engineering a straight 2.4 option in the VUE as there will be an entirely new VUE based on the Opel Antares in Fall '07. |
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