2008 Vue Specifications
November 29, 2006
Peruse the preliminary published specifications for the new 2008 Saturn Vue sport-utility below:
Overview
Model 2008 Saturn Vue Body Style / Driveline Five-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle. Front-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive small sport utility vehicle Construction Steel body frame integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, front bodyside outer panels, rear quarter panels, and liftgate; thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias and roof rail appliqués EPA Vehicle Class Sport utility vehicle Manufacturing Location TBD Key competitors Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Escape
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2.4-liter ECOTEC L4
Type 2.4-liter L4, dual overhead camshafts, 4-valves per cylinder Application Base Saturn Vue XE Model Displacement 2.384 cc Bore & Stroke 88 mm x 98 mm Block material Cast aluminum Cylinder head material Cast aluminum Ignition System Distributor-less design with 58 reference pulses per revolution, coil-on-plug module and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs Fuel delivery Sequential injection with returnless fuel delivery system Compression ratio 10.4:1 Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 164 / 122 @ 6300 rpm (estimated) Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 160 / 217 @ 5100 rpm (estimated) Recommended fuel 87 octane unleaded Maximum engine speed 6650 rpm redline Emissions controls Close-coupled, under-floor catalytic converter Dual variable valve timing Positive crankcase ventilation Evaporative system Additional Features Roller Finger Followers Chain-driven Camshafts Nodular Iron Crankshaft Pressure-actuated Piston Cooling Jets Cartridge-style Oil Filter Extended-Life Coolant Extended-Life Accessory Belt Estimated MPG (city/hwy) TBD
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3.5-liter OHV V6
Type 3.5L V6 Application Saturn Vue XE AWD Model Displacement (cu. In./ cc) 213 / 3490 Bore & Stroke (in. / mm) 3.90 x 2.99 / 99 x 76 Valve Lifters Hydraulic Roller Firing Order 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 Block Material Cast iron Cylinder Head Material Cast aluminum Intake Manifold Material Cast Aluminum Exhaust Manifold Material High-silicon Moly Cast Iron Main Bearing Cap Material 1-3 sintered; 4 nodular iron Crankshaft Material Steel Camshaft Material Assembled Steel Connecting Rod Material Forged Powder Metal Valvetrain 60-degree OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing (VVT) Ignition System Quick Sync 58X; direct Iridium electrode tip/iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires Fuel Delivery Returnless Sequential Fuel Injection Compression Ratio 9.8:1 Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 215 / 160 @ 5900 est. Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 220 / 298 @ 2800 est. Recommended Fuel 87 octane Maximum Engine Speed (rpm) 6400 Emissions Controls Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor Additional Features Pressure-actuated piston cooling jets, extended-life coolant, extended-life accessory belt, oil level sensor, maintenance-free PCV system, roller lifters and roller rocker arms, GM Oil Life System Estimated MPG (city/hwy) TBD
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3.6-liter V6 VVT
Type 3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) Application XR FWD/AWD Models, Red Line Model Displacement (cu. In./ cc) 217 / 3564 Bore & Stroke (in. / mm) 3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 Valve Lifters Roller Follower w/Hydraulic Lash Adjusters Firing Order 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 Block Material Sand-Cast Aluminum with Cast-in Bore Liners Cylinder Head Material Cast Aluminum (Low-pressure Die Cast) Intake Manifold Material Aluminum Exhaust Manifold Material High-silicon Moly Cast Iron Main Bearing Cap Material Sintered Steel Crankshaft Material Forged Steel Camshaft Material Cast Nodular Iron Connecting Rod Material Sinter Forged Steel Valvetrain DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder with continuously variable valve timing Ignition System Individual Coil-on-Plug, Individual Cylinder Knock Control Fuel Delivery Returnless Sequential Fuel Injection Compression Ratio 10.2:1 Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 250 / 186 @ 6500 rpm Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 243 / 329 @ 4400 rpm Recommended Fuel Unleaded Regular Maximum Engine Speed (rpm) 6950 (fuel cut-off) 6850 (max. shift speed) Emissions Controls Dual Close-Coupled Catalytic Converters; Positive Crankcase Ventilation; Inlet and Exhaust Cam Phasers with Internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation (no EGR/AIR req’d); Evaporative Emissions System Additional Features Pressure-Actuated Piston Cooling Jets; Torque-based Engine Management System; Secondary Throat Cut Inlet Ports; Fuel Rail w/Internal Pressure Damper; Internal Front Damper Plates; Extended-Life Spark Plugs; Extended-Life Coolant; Extended-Life Accessory Belts. Estimated MPG (city/hwy) TBD
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Transmissions
Gearbox 6T70 Six-Speed automatic 4T45-E Four-Speed Automatic Type Six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission Four-speed, front-wheel drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transaxle Maximum Engine Horsepower 300 200 Maximum Engine Torque 380 Nm 290 Nm Gear Ratios First 4.48 2.957 Second 2.87 1.623 Third 1.84 1.000 Fourth 1.41 0.683 Fifth 1.00 N/A Sixth 0.74 N/A Reverse 2.88 2.143 Maximum Shift Speed 7000 rpm 7000 rpm Quadrant Five-position P, R, N, D, (M) (DSC +/-, MUMD) Five-position P,R,N,D, (M), (MUMD) Case material Die-cast aluminum Die-cast aluminum Shift pattern 6 variable bleed solenoids Solenoid control Shift Quality 6 variable bleed solenoids Variable bleed solenoids Torque Converter Clutch ECCC ECCC Converter Size 246 mm 245mm Transmission Weight (kg) 102.5 to 103.8 (wet) 164 lb. (74.7 kg) Dry 187.6 lb. (85.1 kg) Wet Fluid Type DEXRON® VI DEXRON® VI Fluid Capacity (L / qt) 9 liters 4.0L drain plug only Complete overhaul 7.0L w/o changing torque converter Bottom Pan Removal 7.4 qt (7L) Complete Overhaul 10.6 qt (10L) Dry 13.2 qt (12.5L) Assembly Site Warren, Michigan Windsor, Ontario Additional Features Clutch-to-clutch operation (except 1-2); integrated transmission electro-hydraulic control module with driver shift control Electronically controlled torque converter clutch
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All-Wheel-Drive System
Type On-demand and electronically actuated Application XE AWD Major Components Power take-off unit attached to transaxle
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Chassis/Suspension
Front Independent, strut-type, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar Rear Independent, trailing arm with three lateral locating links, indirect-acting stabilizer bar, specifically tuned coil springs Traction Control All-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention Steering Type V6 Models & Red Line = Specifically calibrated hydraulic-power-assisted (HPS) rack-and-pinion XE Model w/auto transmission = Column-mounted electric power-assisted (CEPS) rack-and-pinion Steering Wheel Turns Lock-to-Lock CEPS = 3.46 HPS = 2.7 (XR and Red Line) Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (feet / meters) 40.0 / 12.2 Steering Ratio XE w/CEPS = 18.1:1 XR w/HPS and Red Line = 16.5:1
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Brakes
Type Front / Rear vented disc brakes with power assist and ABS, traction control and electronic stability control; dual piston caliper front/single piston caliper rear Rotor Diameter/Thickness Front296 mm x 29 mm Rear 303 mm x 20 mm Total Swept Area Front (sq. cm.) = 67 Rear (sq. cm.) = 38
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Wheels/Tires
Wheel Size and Type 16- x 6.5-inch aluminum alloy (XE) 18- x 7.0-inch aluminum alloy (Red Line) Tires P235/65R16 Bridgestone (XE) P235/55/R18 Hankook (Red Line)
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Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in. / mm) 106.6 / 2707 Overall Length (in. / mm) 180.1 / 4576 Overall Width (in. / mm) 72.8 / 1850 Height @ Curb (in. / mm) 67.0 / 1704 Track Width Front (in. / mm) 61.4 / 1562 Track Width Rear (in. / mm) 61.8 / 1572 Minimum Running Ground Clearance (in/mm) 7.8 / 200 Approach Angle (degree) 18.2 Departure Angle (degree) 22.7 Step Height (in/mm) Front 17.8 / 453 Windshield Installation Angle (degree) 58.6 Curb Weight (lb / kg) L4 FWD = 3825 / 1735 V6 FWD 4076 / 1849 V6 AWD 4325 / 1962 Weight Distribution (% front/rear) 58 / 42
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Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity 5-passenger (2 front / 3 rear) Front Head Room (in. / mm) 40.2 / 1023 Front Shoulder Room (in. / mm) 56.0 / 1424 Front Hip Room (in. / mm) 52.6 / 1338 Front Leg Room (in. / mm) 40.7 / 1036 Second Row Head Room (in. / mm) 39.3 / 1000 Second Row Shoulder Room (in. / mm) 55.9 / 1422 Second Row Hip Room (in. / mm) 52.9 / 1344 Second Row Leg Room (in. / mm) 36.9 / 939 EPA Interior Volume (cu ft/L) 126.9 / 3596 EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft/L) TBD / TBD Rear Cargo Volume Behind Front Seat (cu. ft/L) 54.3 / 1540 Rear Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Seat at Normal Position (cu. ft/L) 26.5 / 752
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Capacities
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg) V6 Models = 3500 / 1588 Base L4 = 1500 / 680 Maximum Tongue Weight (lb / kg) 400 / 158.8 Fuel Tank (gal) FWD Models = 19.5 gallons AWD Models = 16.9 gallons Cooling System (qt / L) L4 = 8.9 qt. / 8.5L V6 = 10 qt. / 9.5L
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Source: Saturn
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