2008 Saturn Vue Red Line

Saturn announced a new variant of the completely redesigned 2008 Vue crossover utility at the Chicago Auto Show: the performance-tuned Red Line

The Red Line builds on the new Vue’s bold styling with an aggressive front-end design, including a large, lower air opening and projector beam fog lamps. The rear of the vehicle features a special fascia, spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. A lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Red Line badges complete the performance-inspired appearance.

From a performance perspective, the Red Line comes with standard tap up/tap down transmission control and sport-tuned ride and handling. It is powered by a dual overhead cam 3.6L V-6 VVT engine that delivers 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. (329 Nm) of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Red Line will be available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Interior modifications include a Red Line-only Ebony interior, including black leather sport seats with suede fabric inserts. The vehicle also features Red Line-logo instrument cluster graphics and embroidered floor mats.

All-new Vue

All 2008 Vue models feature the Saturn’s new design cues and European-inspired performance characteristics. Standard equipment highlights include:

•  MacPherson strut independent front suspension with stabilizer bar
•  Independent multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar
•  Double-isolated engine cradle
•  Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
•  GM StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing system
•  Traction control
•  Hydraulically assisted power steering on V-6 models
•  Dual-stage frontal air bags, front-seat side thorax air bags and head curtain air bags covering front and rear rows
•  Front-row safety belt pretensioners
•  Collapsible pedals
•  Active head restraints
•  OnStar with one year Safe & Sound service