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This is not a hybrid related question necessarily.
Sorry about that.

Are any of you concerned with the fact that the Saturn body is not sheet metal?
It is fiber glass, right?

Isn't that dangerous in case of a crash?
How does the company explains this potential problem?

Thanks

Ok, so when do we get the specifics on this vehicle? What is the mpg? How much? When is it available?

We just had our second child and are looking for a new (slightly larger) vehicle. Right now the only thing we really like is the Highlander H

To All:

Seems calls to Saturn have prompted the following letter that all Saturn Vue Hybrid Owners will be receiving. I received my letter yesterday.

Dear Saturn Customer:

We have learner that on your 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line vehicle

I found a video review about the Saturn Aura Greenline. Seems the term "Hybrid" is being used loosely these days! Looks like the Aura only gets like 23 mpg! Is that right?

Anyway, the link for the video is below if anyone else wants to take a loo

I can't figure for the life of me, why someone would purchase a vehicle that cannot run on electric alone. Can some one please fill me in! Also how are these even considered hybrids?

Selling points:

one of the lowest prices on the market
$1300 tax credit
drives well

disadvantages:
this car is a "mild" hybrid...the car cannot be propelled by the electric motor alone. Of course the electric motor augments the gas motor wh

28 mpg is not bad for a 4 cyl family sedan. the 4 cyl camry or accords are 21mpg in city driving (new epa numbers). That means the aura is a 33% increase in fuel economy over its popular rivals.
price 22,600-1300 tax credit=$21,300 not expensive f

So the Greenline isn't perfect. It still saves gas and isn't expensive compared to the "regular" Vue. Anyone thinking about one or waiting until the 08's?