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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
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rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Side Impact Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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Injury Measures
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3519
none
107
181
72
3.0 L V6
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25
Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious neck injuries as well as a fracture of the pelvis would also be possible. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive.
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
The dummy's head was hit by the window sill of the rear passenger door. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.
2003 Saturn VUE
<p>The Saturn VUE was introduced in the 2002 model year.</p> <p>When side airbags are optional, as in this vehicle, the Institute conducts the test without this option. If a manufacturer offering optional side airbags requests the Institute to conduct an additional test of a vehicle with this option and agrees to reimburse the cost of the vehicle, a second test is conducted. General Motors did not request such a test.</p>
The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but head hits with intruding objects such as other vehicles, trees, and poles should be prevented.
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset
and side impact crash tests to
estimate the crashworthiness of a
vehicle. These results are good
indicators of how a frontal and side
impact can structurally impact a
2002 SATURN VUE
.
The crashworthiness data for
this
2002 SATURN VUE
was provided by the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn more
about these crash test results.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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416
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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1179
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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556
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Rear into pole
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$
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1335
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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872
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Note:The pole test of the Saturn VUE was conducted off-center because of reinforcement in the middle of the rear bumper system that is effective in only a narrow range of impacts.
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2002 SATURN VUE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
2002 SATURN VUE
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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66
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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54
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Substantially better than average
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Theft Index
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Not rated
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Not rated
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2002 SATURN VUE
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued no
safety recalls for this 2002 SATURN VUE.
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This 2002 SATURN VUE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Cost of Ownership (2002 - 2006):
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance included during basic coverage. Additional factory coverage can be purchased to extend full coverage. Models produced since the summer of 2002 equipped with CVT have extended warranty coverage on transmission to 5 years/75,000 miles.
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This 2002 SATURN VUE warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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A new view on SUVs.
By Sue Mead, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Saturn Vue is the latest in a long line of compact SUVs. It offers a CVT and other innovations, but we were expecting a little more because Saturn had the luxury of time to thoroughly study the competition. We think the Saturn Vue is well worth a closer look, with or without your 3-D glasses. One thing is clear, however. You won't need your glasses to see that Vue's starting price ($16,835) brings it high marks in its class. |
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Overview:
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Have you ever seen the world through 3-D glasses? Saturn hopes you will. This customer-friendly stepchild of General Motors recently introduced the Vue, a five-passenger compact sport-utility vehicle that has joined this increasingly popular and competitive segment of the automobile market. Using 3-D glasses as part of a new marketing campaign, Saturn has designed its Vue to offer "a new perspective" on compact SUVs. GM's growing division brings innovations such as a continuously variable transmission (CVT), along with a huge selection of engine and transmission choices. Saturn claims its Vue has a longer wheelbase than any of its direct competitors, designed to maximize interior space and provide a smooth, stable ride. The Vue is further distinguished by its five-speed automatic transmission, electric power steering, OnStar telematics system, space-frame protection and polymer panels. All of this comes at a highly competitive price. Saturn's new Vue is designed for buyers who want a manageable, but still highly functional, sport-utility to haul gear without requiring huge parking spaces and a big garage. It's made for young customers with families. It's built for people with active lifestyles. Saturn designed it from the outside in for versatility.
Read the complete
2002 Saturn Vue review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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