Even Clearer 2008 VUE Photos

[thatjerryguy]

Here's the 2008 VUE with no camoflauge at all, other than over the Saturn badges:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/22/spotted-2007-saturn-vue-sans-disguise/#more-4081

:us:

[Uzzy]

Looks like a cross between an Equinox, and a Pacifica. It's a little too narrow in the front, and the mirrors are just weird. It's OK, but the Torrent is still the best looking Theta. :yes: I do like the look of the back end of the NuVUE though.

[spencerb]

I like it a lot, except for the rims and the sloping rear roofline. It looks like it may hamper visibility, and give it a Vibe/Matrix look, which isn't all that bad.

The fake side exhaust ports look interesting.

I was expecting taillights that had the chrome accents like the other new Saturns. Maybe they will in final production.

I don't see anything styling-wise that will hamper sales. Of course styling is subjective, but its styling elements are not out of line from other hot-selling models from the competition.

[mellissam]

It is identical to the Opel version, just some tweaks here and there (reflectors being one)....I like to look at this one, instead of spy photos...
http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/data/12514/1-2007-opel-antara-saturn-vue.jpg

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/10/2007-opel-antara-revealed-2007-saturn-vue/

[aquatechie]

I like it a lot, except for the rims and the sloping rear roofline. It looks like it may hamper visibility, and give it a Vibe/Matrix look, which isn't all that bad.

The fake side exhaust ports look interesting.

I agree on all the above points, except on the Vibe/Matrix look. SUV's, crossover or otherwise, shouldn't look like hatchbacks. On the subject of visibility - I'm not fond of the mirrors. They appear to be smaller than the current VUE. Might make lane changing a tad more difficult. I'll reserve final judgement until I can test drive one.

[Uzzy]

I agree on all the above points, except on the Vibe/Matrix look. SUV's, crossover or otherwise, shouldn't look like hatchbacks. But those were hatchbacks desiged to look like a small cross-over SUV, rather than (IMO) ugly little hatchbacks. I've gotta show my mom the pics. This might be something she'd actually be willing to give up her current VUE for, in a few years.

[sspeer]

I don't care for Saturn's new upper-chrome-bar grill look...way to similar to a chevy..

I still want to see some shots in something other than white..it doesn't seem too flattering on this VUE

Do we know how well the Antara is being received in Europe? I've went looking for pics from Opel, but it seems it's only on the German site..is it being sold outside Germany?

I was hoping more for the Antara GTC concept look...they really dumbed it down

[robertburns3]

Not a big fan of the front end, but I like the overall design better than I thought I would.

The body-color mirrors and other items look much better as shown in the Opal Antara drawing.

Wish they would assemble in Spring Hill though, if its built in Mexico, I will purchase something else. Hope to afford an Outlook.

[Spazie]

I wouldn't mind it if it wasn't called the VUE. The VUE is what we see today - the mid-size (larger than others in it's class) SUV with the similar design as it's had since 2002. I think if they're doing a redesign like this, it needs a new name.

But who knows ... if it works for the Civic (which has been through a million facelifts since it's inception) then it must work for everything, right? Maybe they're hoping that the positive connotations the VUE nameplate brings will help carry this on as the next new car from Saturn...

That being said, I like the front end. It looks a little overly Chevy-ish, I'll agree to that, but it will blend nicely with the other cars offered by Saturn. The back end? Now that's another story. What the crap is up with those giant round red reflectors?!?! :stoplight

[kilcher]

I agree with most everyone so far. I really like the side and rear but the front just doesn't look right.

[djb383]

Glad I got an '06.

[DesertPuma]

I wouldn't mind it if it wasn't called the VUE. The VUE is what we see today - the mid-size (larger than others in it's class) SUV with the similar design as it's had since 2002. I think if they're doing a redesign like this, it needs a new name.

But who knows ... if it works for the Civic (which has been through a million facelifts since it's inception) then it must work for everything, right? Maybe they're hoping that the positive connotations the VUE nameplate brings will help carry this on as the next new car from Saturn...

That being said, I like the front end. It looks a little overly Chevy-ish, I'll agree to that, but it will blend nicely with the other cars offered by Saturn. The back end? Now that's another story. What the crap is up with those giant round red reflectors?!?! :stoplight

Agreed, rename it, please! (Except I think for a different reason, let the current VUE die with dignity.)

[montrealvue]

Can't say its horrible...but can't say its great either...its just not anything groundbreaking. Average, thats about it.....nothin special. The Outlook seems to have alot more appeal than the next Vue. Just don't understand why the designers couldn't making it something you really want.

[dorseto]

It looks Very very Korean.

[BobbyP]

Agreed, rename it, please! (Except I think for a different reason, let the current VUE die with dignity.)

Saturn needs to keep the VUE name on this SUV and build on it.

One of the reasons the Japanese cars have been so sucessful has been their continuity and reliability. Including keeping their established names. The US cars are too quick to abandon the names and representations of their cars. They come out with a new name and a new design and then have to start at ground zero again.

Saturn can work with this car. Red Line trim package would clean up the front and rear ends. 300hp will make driving it a kick.

[Uzzy]

Saturn needs to keep the VUE name on this SUV and build on it.

One of the reasons the Japanese cars have been so sucessful has been their continuity and reliability. Including keeping their established names. The US cars are too quick to abandon the names and representations of their cars. They come out with a new name and a new design and then have to start at ground zero again.

Saturn can work with this car. Red Line trim package would clean up the front and rear ends. 300hp will make driving it a kick.
That's the way the Domestics work. If they get a new model to replace the old, they rename it, untless it was very popular, then they keep it. Sometimes, it's obvious they want you to forget a name. The VUE was a huge success, and they'll likely keep it, but then again, it'll be the only connection to the old Saturn. I'm not saying they want to forget it, but perhaps they want to move on and give it a new name. It doesn' matter to me really. VUE is a cool name, but I don't care what it's called, as long as it's not something stupid.

[binkybaby]

Not like it matters but 1. i'm glad i got an '06.......2. a Vue to me is the current Vue not this and they rly should come up with a different name other than Vue.........3. they should've kept the current Vue in production at least another couple of years. It don't look too bad but Saturn's replacing perfection with an Opel. :snide:

[DesertPuma]

It don't look too bad but Saturn's replacing perfection with an Opel. :snide:


OOOOH BURN!!! (I couldn't have said it better myself.)

BTW pardon the "That 70's Show" reference.

[Uzzy]

BTW pardon the "That 70's Show" reference.I use it all the time, so no pardoning required for me. :D :hothead:

[Toto]

I don't care for Saturn's new upper-chrome-bar grill look...way to similar to a chevy..

I still want to see some shots in something other than white..it doesn't seem too flattering on this VUE

Do we know how well the Antara is being received in Europe? I've went looking for pics from Opel, but it seems it's only on the German site..is it being sold outside Germany?

I was hoping more for the Antara GTC concept look...they really dumbed it down

Here are some shots of the Opel Antara/Chevrolet Captiva production cars.

http://www.germancarfans.com/news/2060904.007/2060904.007.mini2L.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/news/2060904.007/2060904.007.mini3L.jpg
http://www.americancarfans.com/photos/3060228.003/1037.jpg
http://www.americancarfans.com/photos/3060228.003/1031.jpg

[mellissam]

Wow, much better Chevy interior...no round vents, more modern centre stack...overlapping gauges is passe...also no audio controls on steering wheel? I much prefer a big padded centre storage box than current fare....so, it looks like they are refining the interior, not doing a major overhaul? Geez, two years short for the GPS system.....:(

But why did they get rid of the polymer!!! Ugh!
Take a long while for it to leave my system....imagine if that was polymer?
:cry:

[montrealvue]

.....The "death of polymer" thread is down the hall on the left.....ya can't miss it.....lol. The Chevy interior is not so bad, sorta plain though. I like both but what I am not a fan of is the exterior black cladding on the Captiva, BLECH! It looks worse than the Vue. Maybe I need to see it up close.....or maybe its just pre-production photos and the end result will be nicer. Either way, I'm not a big fan of plastic around the wheel wells, sorta remind me of what Pontiac did with the (dare I say this word in here) Aztek! :no:

[vue-vtec]

I think it looks great. Opel makes some really cool cars. Glad to see more of them coming to the U.S.