Saturn has released the pricing of its all-new 2008 Saturn Vue. The new SUV will start $3,295 higher than the model it is replacing. That means that the new Vue will start at $21,395, which is right in the price range of its main competitors.
The Honda CR-V starts at $21,195 and the Toyota RAV4 starts at $21,595. It is still more expensive than the Ford Escape that starts at $19,985.
According to GM's chief engineer for compact and crossover vehicles, Robert Reuter, the price increase is justified by a larger standard engine. The new 2008 Vue has a larger 2.4L 4-cylinder with 169hp. The base VUE also comes standard with 16-inch wheels and a full list of standard safety equipment.
Comments (2)
Robert Reuter is smoking crack if a (bigger) 2.4L engine "justifies" a $3295 bump in initial cost.
Posted by bob | May 1, 2007 3:18 PM
Posted on May 1, 2007 15:18
I read a slightly longer list of those items in the 3300 difference. Here were the 4 that stuck to my skull...
1) 20% jump in HP
2) Auto Tranny Standard
3) Vehicle Stability Control Standard
4) Anti-lock brakes Standard
Oh, and the "wheels" above mentioned, they're alloy, standard.
Posted by Obviously DaMinority | May 15, 2007 5:48 PM
Posted on May 15, 2007 17:48