Overview & Reviews

Revised interior and exterior trim details freshen up the interior of Saturn's SUV. Four-cylinder models get new machined alloy wheels in place of last year's painted alloys, along with new seat fabric, and a four-speed automatic transmission in place of the former CVT unit. All-wheel drive is no longer available on four-cylinder Vues.

• Strong V6, spacious cabin, comfortable ride, excellent crash test scores, good fuel economy.

• Too many low-grade and ill-fitting interior materials, undersized front seats, vague steering.

User Reviews:

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  Grand Cherokee vs Saturn view - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Dennis Hyrkas - December 23 - 8:46 am

  Was amazed with the acceleration for a 4 cylinder. High RPM during acceleration sounds like a souped up go cart. Steering takes a little bit of getting use to. Handles much better than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Traded my Jeep for the VUE, glad I did.

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  Saturn Dragonfly - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By vseaton - October 23 - 9:20 pm

  Vehicle is what I always wanted. Gas mileage not really as indicated by sticker. Around 280-300 miles to the 14.5 gal. tankfull. Overall, handling is very good. Heated seats are the bomb for those who have lower back problems as well as the electronic drivers seat.

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  Great! But... - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Trent - March 25 - 6:36 pm

  This car handles surprisingly well off-road, though I when I wrecked the passenger side ball-joint, it was making a standard turn on a paved road. The trim rattles a little while driving, and putting er in first gear or reverse during a Minnesota winter is tough initially, but fine when its warm (heated seats are a huge plus). Overall, a very good purchase, especially during the employee discount period. I do wish I wouldve waited a month for the 06, however.

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  Good But Not Great! - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Greg - November 13 - 3:50 pm

  The price is what sold it, along with the good fuel economy for an AWD and the safety rating. The interior is a bit skimpy. Not very many compartments for stuff. Also the drink holders in the front are not very convenient. You have to nearly bend over to the side to get to your drink and you have to look at it which cant be very safe. It wouldnt take much to make this a great car.

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  Amazed. And its a Salvage. - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By janell26 - October 9 - 4:45 am

  I bought my Vue with 60k miles from a private seller for $2k due to a Salvage Title. I was a little hesitant going into it but since it was so cheap I figured why not. Ive had the car 2 years and it is now nearing 90k miles and I have absolutely NO problems with it whatsoever. Ive never had anything go out/stop working on me. The car has never stalled or done anything suspect. It needs brakes/rotors right now, thats about it. Im pretty impressed considering the salvage title, not to mention I was in a major accident with it about a year ago also....runs as if nothing happened even though its had the crap kicked out of it.

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  Macs VUE - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Bill - September 20 - 5:56 am

  I have been driving my VUE for almost two years now and I really enjoy it. The ride is good, the power is great, fuel economy could be better, but that is part of the price for the power.

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  So far we love our VUE! - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Saturn Vue - June 24 - 10:10 am

  We have only had the vehicle for a couple of months, but I think it is fun to drive and easy to handle. Its better on fuel than our mini-van was. The storage space is at a minimum, but I love the shopping compartment. So far, we are very pleased.

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  05 VUE AWD V6 - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Bill - May 7 - 5:06 pm

  I bought this car new in June 2005 when I traded in my Nissan Maxima. The Vue is no Maxima. It has great power, reasonable fuel economy, looks great and has more room than the other vehicles in its class (Santa Fe, Xterra, CRV) The only issue Ive had has been with wheel bearing/strut assemblies, they covered it under warranty but I had to fight like hell to have it covered. Im at 83k now and it is still fun to drive. Id like to go for something larger but who can afford it let alone the fuel. I can get about 600kms on a tank of regular going about 97km/hr on the highway, big difference in fuel if you drive 120k/hr. You gotta take the V6 out for a drive if your looking at this segment

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  Great car! - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Molly - March 15 - 7:03 pm

  We bought this car new and have put a lot of miles on it already, and havent had to do anything to it other than change the oil. For an SUV it has good gas mileage, not 30 like they say but 27ish. The only complaints we have is the interior stains very easily, spill water and it stains. Also the seal on the passenger window went bad right away and leaks all over the seat. Other than that is has been excellent! Weve driven it across the country a couple of times and it is very reliable and comfy. Just needs new upholstery. Enjoy!

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  A unique "AMERICAN" compact SUV - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Richie "C" - February 6 - 3:10 pm

  This is my 5th Saturn, and my 2nd Saturn Vue in the last 5 years. I have found the dealership and the Saturn Company to be a most pleasant experience when it came to buying another Saturn! I purchased the 2005 Saturn Vue Red Line (with 250 horsepower and 2 wheel drive)and not only does this SUV handle real well, but the power is remarkable! I honestly feel that the news media and the magazine editors have done the Saturn Corp. a real disservice in the last few years. My Saturns have been very reliable and the dealer service has been excellent! The folks at the Saturn Plant in Tenn. have worked very hard to produce the best vehicle that they can and they seem to care.I Love my Saturn! I have told many friends about Saturn and after test driving one have bought a Saturn!