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General Motors has made great investments in the Saturn brand and the new products continue to arrive. Next on the agenda is the completely redesigned Vue. With European styling and improved ride and handling, the new Vue features a more upscale interior design than the outgoing version. A variety of engines will be available in the 2008 Vue, ranging from the 2.4-liter Ecotec 4-cylinder engine in the XE to the 250-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 in the Vue XR and Red Line. All V6-powered Vues also get a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Green Line will be added later in the model year with an all-new hybrid powertrain. Adding to that European style will be the new 2008 Astra, which is sold in Europe under GM’s Opel brand. Available as a 3-door or 5-door hatchback, the Astra offers a roomy interior as well as plentiful cargo space. All Astras will be powered by 1.8-liter Ecotec engines designed to optimize power and fuel-efficiency and teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 3-door is designed for a more enthusiastic driver and features standard StabiliTrak stability control as well as sport seats and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Astra will arrive in showrooms later this year.
