Apple is running a brilliant TV spot starring nerdy John Hodgman and geeky Justin Long in the lead roles of “PC” and “Mac.” PC is a meek, troubled soul while Mac is a confident smooth talker. The takeaway is that PCs are half-heartedly engineered, high-maintenance, and undesirable. The automotive corollary might be the Saturn VUE Green Line in the role of PC and the Toyota Prius as Mac. We drove a Saturn Vue Green Line around Los Angeles for a week, and can't think of many reasons to recommend what comes across as a slapped-together patch designed to deflect criticism for GM's tardiness to the hybrid game.
2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Review
More than a day late and several dollars short
Apple is running a brilliant TV spot starring nerdy John Hodgman and geeky Justin Long in the lead roles of “PC” and “Mac.” PC is a meek, troubled soul while Mac is a confident smooth talker. The takeaway is that PCs are half-heartedly engineered, high-maintenance, and undesirable. The automotive corollary might be the Saturn VUE Green Line in the role of PC and the Toyota Prius as Mac. We drove a Saturn Vue Green Line around Los Angeles for a week, and can't think of many reasons to recommend what comes across as a slapped-together patch designed to deflect criticism for GM's tardiness to the hybrid game.
Why We Drove It
Performance
Handling
Visibility
Fun to Drive
Front Comfort
Rear Comfort
Interior Noise
Loading Cargo
Build Quality
Materials Quality
Styling
Storage
Infotainment Controls
Climate Controls
Secondary Controls
2nd Opinion – Ron Perry
My biggest issue with the Saturn Vue Green Line is the rough transition when the electrics kick in, an issue that I couldn't deal with on a daily basis. The steering and brakes relayed enough information to drive the Vue Green Line with confidence in traffic but it lacked acceleration for confident, comfortable freeway driving. Inside, I found the interior comfortable but noisy and suffering a cheap look and feel. With an observed fuel mileage of just 22.6 mpg, I don't see the justification for the Saturn Vue Green Line. If I were shopping for a hybrid, I'd drive right past the Saturn dealer.
Photos courtesy of Ron Perry
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