Saturn Vue (1st generation)
The plastic-panelled pioneer of the GM Theta platform.
- Power
- 143 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 11.1 s
- Top speed
- 100 mph
- Est. value
- $500–$4k
About the Saturn Vue
Introduced for the 2002 model year, the Saturn Vue was the first vehicle to utilise General Motors' Theta platform, a unibody architecture designed to provide car-like handling in a compact SUV package. It maintained Saturn's signature dent-resistant polymer body panels and a 'no-haggle' sales approach, aiming to attract buyers away from established Japanese rivals like the Honda CR-V. The 2.2-litre Ecotec engine provided modest performance, though the model was notable for offering an early application of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in the SUV segment. While popular for its practicality and value, early units were often criticised for vague electric power steering and interior material quality.
Saturn Vue specs
The Saturn Vue produces 143 bhp (107 kW) and 206 Nm (152 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 11.1 seconds and has a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).
| Make | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Model | Vue |
| Generation | 1st Gen (1st generation) |
| Trim | 2.2 |
| Years | 2002–2007 |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | United States |
| Original price | About $17,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.2-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,198 cc (2.2 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 143 bhp (107 kW) at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 206 Nm (152 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,442 kg (3,179 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 99 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Saturn Vue worth?
A typical Saturn Vue is estimated to be worth $500 – $3,500 (about £373 – £2,600).
Its original price when new was about $17,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Saturn Vue rarity in CarSpot
The Saturn Vue is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Saturn Vue fun facts
- The Vue featured dent-resistant polymer body panels, a hallmark of the Saturn brand intended to prevent parking lot dings and rust.
- It was the first General Motors vehicle to use the Theta platform, which later underpinned the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent.
- The 2002 Vue was one of the first SUVs to offer a continuously variable transmission (CVT), marketed by Saturn as the VTi.