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Plug-in hybrids and extended range electric vehicles will soon be on the road in large numbers, and GM and Saturn will play a big role in the introduction of this new technology. In preparation for these "electrified" vehicles, GM is partnering with an electric utilites group to make sure that everything from codes and standards to grid capability is ready for such revolutionary vehicles as the Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid and the Chevrolet Volt. You can read the… Continue

The Saturn Outlook has a lot great attributes, but one of its most notable characteristics is its amazing combination of utility and fuel economy. For 2009, the Outlook still hauls eight people comfortably, but its fuel economy improves with the addition of direct injection to the 3.6L V6 engine. For the new model year, fuel economy for the Outlook FWD is 17 city/24 highway, an increase of one mpg in the city. The AWD Outlook gets 16 city/23 highway, an increase of one mpg on the highway. T… Continue

Saturn’s popular Sky roadster, the first Saturn model in the brand’s aggressive product renaissance, emphasizes a bold, European-inspired look and fun, responsive driving. The affordable performance roadster enters its third model year of wooing enthusiasts who want a sports car that doesn’t break the bank. Built on GM’s global rear-wheel-drive compact performance platform, the Sky features a striking profile and sophisticated interior design. For 2009, Saturn adds three new colors, a new wheel… Continue

At 33 mpg, Aura four-cylinder models tops among midsize sedans in highway fuel economy; efficient new four-cylinder XR with six-speed automatic transmission joins 2009 Saturn lineup For 2009, the Saturn Aura midsize sport sedan demonstrates that fuel efficiency-minded customers don’t have to sacrifice uplevel amenities such as a six-speed automatic transmission, leather seating, alloy wheels and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, as a new 2.4L four-cylinder Aura XR model jo… Continue

The Saturn Vue, completely redesigned for 2008, makes history just one model year into its launch when the 2009 Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid goes into production in late 2008. It is expected to be the world’s most fuel-efficient V-6 SUV, providing an estimated 50-percent increase in fuel economy compared to the non-hybrid Vue XR. The Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid will be the second hybrid model in the Vue family and the third hybrid offering among all 2009 Saturns. A compact five-door crossover SUV wit… Continue