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2006 Saturn Vue
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2006 Saturn Vue

Saturn's small SUV has a subpar interior and seats that lack support. The steering is numb and the slow-responding AWD system allows the front wheels to spin noticeably on slippery roads before the rear wheels engage. The 3.0-liter V6 provides quick, but noisy acceleration. In 2004, it was replaced by a better 3.5-liter V6 from Honda. On early models, four-cylinder Vues use a CVT or a five-speed-manual, while V6 versions have a five-speed automatic. A tip up in the government's rollover test is a concern.

Market value
$3,363
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
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Model year 2006
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2002

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,363
Retail value range
$3,075 - $3,650
Original MSRP range
$17,390 - $23,050
Trade-in range
$815 - $1,195

Ratings

Road test score
49/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
21 MPG
Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
27 MPG
Tested overall
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,100
Cruising range
305 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
7.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
135 ft
Avoidance speed
49 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
181 in
Width
72 in
Height
67 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Weight
3,740 lb
Maximum load
1,175 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
6 in
Rear leg room
28.5 in
Cargo volume
36.5 cu ft
Luggage
4+1+0

Brand context

About Saturn

Started in the 1980s as “a new kind of car company,” General Motors’ Saturn division took a fresh approach to manufacturing and selling automobiles. Initially, the brand launched with “no haggle” dealership pricing and a small lineup of vehicles distinguished by dent-resistant plastic door panels. Over time, the cars and SUVs became more conventional, sharing parts and basic designs with other GM models. The last Saturn vehicles, the Aura sedan and Astra hatchback, were based on designs from the European brand Opel, which was then a part of GM. Ultimately, Saturn was shuttered during GM’s bankruptcy in 2010, along with Hummer, Pontiac, and Saab. Saturn vehicles still on the road today are over a decade old and lag behind other used options when it comes to safety and convenience features.

Vehicle ID: 4611 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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