2008 VUE features as of 1-26-07

[SaturnSales]

Select VUE Standard features.....

XE FWD
Ecotec 2.4L DOHC 16-valve 4CYL engine 164hp/160lb-ft @4500rpm
4 speed automatic transmission
3.91 axle ratio
4 wheel disc brakes with ABS
StabiliTrak - Stability control system with Roll-Over mitigation
Single exhaust outlet
16" ALLOY wheels
P235/65R16 all-season blackwall tires
Automatic lamp control
Daytime running lamps
Body color door handles
Charcoal gray front/rear fascia, wheel trim and rockers
Body-color power outside mirrors
Front and rear intermittent wipers with washer
Single-zone manual air conditioning
ASSIST HANDLES AT ALL 4 DOORS
Overhead console
Custom floor console
Cruise control
Programmable power door locks
Driver information center
One year OnStar safe and sound plan
Remote keyless entry
Deluxe front bucket seats with seatback net and active head restraints
Steering wheel-mounted buttons for audio and cruise control
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, AUX input jack and 6 speakers
XM Satellite radio
Dual-stage frontal air bags with passenger sensing system
Head-curtian side-impact air bags with rollover sensing system
seat-mounted front thorax side-impact air bags
Tirepressure monitor
Collapsible pedals

XE AWD ADDS
3.5L OHV V6 215hp @5900rpm 220lb-ft @2800rpm
6 speed automatic transmission with Electronic range selection
2.77 axle ratio
dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips

XR AWD/FWD ADDS
3.6L DOHC V6 250hp @6500rpm 243lb-ft @4400rpm
17" ALLOY wheels
P235/65R17 all season blackwall tires
chrome door handles
body-color front/rear fascia, wheel trim, and rockers
fog lamps
Body-color power, heated side-view mirrors with manual folding capability
Luggage rack side rails
Single-zone automatic air conditioning
8-way power driver seat adjuster
manual driver seat lumbar adjuster
leather-wrapped steering wheel with intergrated buttons for audio and cruise control

VUE XE AND XR EQUIPMENT PACKAGES
Preferred package standard on XR available on XE
8-way power driver seat adjuster
manual driver seat lumbar adjuster
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
heated side-view mirrors
lighted visor vanity mirrors
single zone automatic climate control

Convenience package
RainSense wipers
heated windshield washer fluid
remote vehicle starter system
universal home remote

Premium trim package
leather appointed seats
leather wrapped steering wheel
leather wrapped shift knob
heated driver and passenger front seats

Trailering package
Trailer hitch and wire harness

VUE XE AND XR FREE FLOW OPTIONS
TAPshift (XR ONLY)
Foglamps (standard on XR available on XE)
Luggage rack side rails (standard on XR available on XE)
Heated front seats
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player
DVD based NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Advanced audio system with 10 deluxe speakers, 180 watt amp and 8" sub
Power sunroof

VUE REDLINE SELECT STANDARD EQUIPMENT
3.5L OHV V6 215hp @5900rpm 220lb-ft @2800rpm
6 speed automatic transmission with Electronic range selection
2.77 axle ratio
Lowered sport suspension and larger stabilizer bars
dual exhaust outlets with trapezoidal chrome tips
18" alloy wheels
P235/55R18 performance blackwall tires
body-color front/rear fascia, wheel trim, and rockers
unique performance appearance front/rear fascia
deluxe fog lamps
Body-color power, heated side-view mirrors with manual folding capability
Rear spoiler
Stainless steel sill plates
Single-zone automatic air conditioning
black floormats with specific Red Line embroidery
sport instrumentation with unique red line faceplate
ambient footwell lighting
sport front bucket seats with active head restraints
8-way power driver seat adjuster
manual driver seat lumbar adjuster
leather appointed seating with suede fabric insters
heated front seats
leather-wrapped steering wheel with intergrated buttons for audio and cruise control
leather wrapped shift knob

RED Line option package
Convience package
RainSense wipers
heated windshield washer fluid
remote vehicle start
universal home remote

GREEN Line Standard equipment
Ecotec 2.4L DOHC 16 valve 4CYL hybrid powertrain 170hp/162lb-ft @6600 rpm
4 speed automatic transmission
3.63 axle ratio
Single exhaust outlet
Tire inflator kit
17" alloy wheels
P255/60R17 low rolling resistance blackwall tires
body color door handles
body-color front/rear fascia, wheel trim, and rockers
Body-color power, heated side-view mirrors with manual folding capability
Rear spoiler
Single-zone automatic air conditioning
Hybrid instrumentation with charge/assist guage, ECO light and Autostop indicator within tachometer
Steering wheel-mounted buttons for audio and cruise control

GREEN Line Option package
Comfort and convience package
8-way power drivers seat
manual driver seat lumbar adjuster
leather-wrapped steering wheel
heated side-view mirrors
lighted visor vanity mirrors
RainSense wipers
heated windshield washer fluid
universal home remote

RED/GREEN Line free-flow options
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in dash CD/MP3 player
DVD based navigation system (Red Line only)
Advanced audio system with 10 deluxe speakers, 180 watt amp and 8" sub
Power sunroof

This is all pre-production and things may change.... but this is the info we were given today.... yes I know there is nothing listed for a manual transmission.... AT THIS TIME THERE ARE NO PLANS FOR A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. For the fans of Electronic Power Steering.... the 4CYL XE and the GL will have Column EPS... wow... that was a long post... if you have any questions I will be glad to answer them as best as possible.... again some of the info is still PRE-PRODUCTION... things MAY change... but this is the info I have as of today.... BTW the VUE drives great.... looks better in person than in the pics... I posted a couple of pics in the member galleries section....

[lordkosc]

The VUE AWD XR sounds really nice :D

[ciciusss]

Saturnsales,

Thanks for the info. I believe you incorrectly had the redline Vue listed with the 3.5 OHV V6 instead of the 3.6 DOHC V6.

[SaturnSales]

Saturnsales,

Thanks for the info. I believe you incorrectly had the redline Vue listed with the 3.5 OHV V6 instead of the 3.6 DOHC V6.

EEK... you're right! my bad.... after a LONG day I knew I'd make a mistake somewhere.... yes it is the 250hp 3.6L engine in the RED Line.... again no HP increase on the RED Line version :(

[Tethys]

Will the '08 Vue GL or a later MY have the 6-speed auto? It makes more sense not just from a drivability standpoint, but to increase MPG over the 4-speed unit.

[SaturnSales]

Will the '08 Vue GL or a later MY have the 6-speed auto? It makes more sense not just from a drivability standpoint, but to increase MPG over the 4-speed unit.


The info I have says no... but that may change...

[ciciusss]

Will the '08 Vue GL or a later MY have the 6-speed auto? It makes more sense not just from a drivability standpoint, but to increase MPG over the 4-speed unit.

You would think the 6 speed would have made it into the Greenlines, strictly just for an increase in mpg (approximately 4% better fuel economy with a 6 versus a 4). The 08 Malibu equipped with the 2.4 I4 will have an option of going from a 4 speed auto to a 6 speed automatic, so I don't know what the issue is (I know GM is trying to get 6 speeds into their vehicles as quickly as possible, but I would have thought the Greenlines would have been among the first to receive them).

Also, as you pointed out, the 6 speed will allow more engine flexibility. That alone will allow for better engine performance.

[montrealvue]

I'm thinking weight may be the issue for the 4 vs. the 6 speed (?).....

Glad to see the GL will live on, I test drove a Prius today and found it small. I like how I can stretch out in my Vue....I hope the next gen. will be as spacious.

[SaturnSales]

I'm thinking weight may be the issue for the 4 vs. the 6 speed (?).....

Glad to see the GL will live on, I test drove a Prius today and found it small. I like how I can stretch out in my Vue....I hope the next gen. will be as spacious.

if it is like the current GL where the only difference will be the badges and IC, then you'll have no problem streching out... I don't think it will be a weight issue though.... maybe a gearing issue? I really don't know... I'm just a sales guy...