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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  Saturn Vue Sport - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Rick - October 12 - 1:53 pm

  This SUV drives well. The seating is very comfortable. The seat belt shoulder harness is adjustable for comfort. I get great mileage in the city. My 5-speed is fun to drive! This 4-cylinder engine has power.

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  Enjoy The Vue - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Jackie - September 28 - 12:43 am

  My husband works for the Saturn dealership that I bought my car from, and he said that Saturn is one of the best cars he has ever worked on. He is a collision repair tech,and he said that the VUE holds up well to crash tests, and its a fun sporty car. So we went to test drive one, and I was instantly hooked. My VUE has the 6 cylinder engine so its really quick, and it has electric assist steering and shift which is really cool. I am in love with my VUE. Not only is it fun to drive, but it looks cool and its very safe. I love it so much, I hate to leave it out of my sight. My husband has a beautiful, brand new, full size truck and he would rather drive my VUE.

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  Economical SUV, great mileage! - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Belinda - August 21 - 12:30 pm

  I purchased a VUE as a second Saturn at my home. These vehicles are outstanding! My SL has over 150,000 miles and is still going strong at 30 mpg. I have not done any major repairs. The FWD Vue handles beautifully, and I expect to get many comfortable, realiable & gas efficient miles out of it. I was so excited that it fit our family (5) with comfort and ease. This vehicle was well thought out in design, from the dash controls, to rear storge in the hatch. I highly reccommend a Saturn vehicle to anyone looking for a sporty compact family SUV with great style and mileage. You should go to a local dealer and test drive a VUE. You will be amazed at the low cost of ownership and miles of dependable service.

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  Good so far - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Corey - August 16 - 6:30 am

  Ive had the 2005 VUE V-6 for about 15000 miles. Gas mileage is a consistent 28 highway and 20-22 around town. Good leg room all around... good power when needed. Crash test ratings re high for this vehicle. With all of that factored in, my overall opinion is usually formed when I hit about 120k - 130k miles. If there are no major problems by then, then Im usually satisfied that Ive gotten my moneys worth.

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  I love my 2005, 3.5L 6cyl VUE! - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Susan - August 1 - 4:46 am

  When shopping for my SUV, I looked at the RAV4, CRV, and the Ford Escape. The VUE combined the best of all of them, as far as styling and handling. I have a V6 engine, and most of the options, and I think the options really add to the feel of the car; specifically, the larger 17" wheels and the leather seats. The only changes I would suggest would be to move the window controls to the doors (in the front), put "grab- handles" somewhere in the front area near the front passengers head, and maybe improve lumbar support on the drivers side. I would buy my car over again...it has the feel of a small car and the room and power of a large one. I love it!

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  Good Car - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Big Daddy - July 22 - 11:13 pm

  Early this year I unloaded a 12mpg SUV and was looking for a small SUV. I looked at a number of SUVs and settled on the Saturn Vue. I was also looking at a 4 cyl but the dealer said I would most likely be happy with the 6 cyl. Well I have more than happy with this car. My insurance went down due to the 5 star Saturn crash rating. The mpg is very good considering the engine cranks out 250 horsepower, more than enough when you need it.

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  Excellence and Safety - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Margaret - July 3 - 11:33 pm

  This vehicle is wonderfully styled with lots of room. The leather seats are comfy. The grocery containment bins are wonderful. Dependable. 50,000 miles and only one issue to deal with, the driver side seat heater stopped working. They fixed it within a week with a new part. Always great service with every oil change and routine maintainance.

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  Great car at a great price - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Wedge - June 12 - 10:03 am

  I have owned this SUV for about 5 weeks now and have been very satisfied up to this point. The Honda engine is very quick and responsive. The gas mileage is so much better considering I was driving a Ford Explorer previously. The advice I would give potential buyers is to watch out for the upgrades that you can do yourself. I know hardly anything about cars and I was able to install mudflaps and the bumper protection by purchasing the parts online. The luggage bars on the room does add to the road noise, but I can tolerate it. In my opinion this is the best small SUV on the market and I test drove them all. Honda was too expensive, the Kia and Hyundai and too unreliable.

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  VUE V6 AWD Comments - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Bill - June 9 - 11:26 pm

  Recently purchased a VUE 3.5 AWD. Things I like include the following: Honda V6, polymer panels, ease of cleanup and looks, 360 view, and the overall driving experience. The thing I like, by far though, is the Saturn buying experience. It is as good, if not better, than any available - including BMW, Jaguar, Cadillac, (as I have purchased new vehicles from each). The one item I wish could be changed is the automatic transmission shift points. In comparison to the BMW X5, it revs further in first gear (3300 rpm vs 2800 rpm for same takeoff speed) and shifts to a lower rpm faster than the X5. Also dont like the cheap windshield wipers and extra road noise. Otherwise, its wonderful!

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  The Right Choice - 2005 Saturn VUE
  By Billy - June 5 - 9:10 am

  We had test-driven several different cars ranging from the Scion XB to the Mini Cooper. Mini Cooper didnt have much cargo room and was a little more than we were looking to spend; Scion was great with fuel mileage and price but lacked cruise control and had a weak engine and not as much cargo as the VUE. The VUE answered all of our questions and met all our criteria for a new car: price, fuel economy, reliability, cargo space, striking visually. Friendly, knowledgeable, non-pushy salespeople was a definite bonus. Great car buying experience.