2008 NAIAS: 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid


Preliminary specifications

Overview

Models: 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid
Body style / driveline: five-door, five-passenger, front-engine and transaxle, front-wheel drive with 2-Mode hybrid assist
Construction: steel spaceframe with front and rear crumple zones; steel front fenders, door panels, rear quarter panels and bumper beams; galvanized steel hood. roof and liftgate
EPA vehicle class: sport utility vehicle
Manufacturing location: Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Key competitors: Toyota Highlander Hybrid; Ford Escape Hybrid

Engine(s)

Type: 3.6 V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) with spark-ignition, direct injection (DI)
Application: Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid
Displacement (cu in / cc): 217 / 3564
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
Block material: sand-cast aluminum with cast-in-bore liners
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing (VVT)
Ignition system: individual coil-on-plug, individual cylinder knock control
Fuel delivery: direct high-pressure fuel injection
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): TBD
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): TBD
Recommended fuel: unleaded regular
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6000 w/automatic transmission
Emissions controls: dual close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation; inlet and exhaust cam phasers with internal exhaust gas recirculation (no EGR / AIR required); evaporative emissions system. Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV)
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy): TBD

Hybrid System

Transmission type two-mode continuous electric ratio hybrid transmission with four fixed gears (2MT70)
Application: Saturn Vue Green Line 2-Mode Hybrid
Gear ratios (:1)
First: 3.26
Second: 1.88
Third: 1.0
Fourth: .64
Reverse: EV – 2.2
EVT1: Infinite – 1.70
EVT2: 1.70 -- .4
Final drive ratio: 3.02
Motors (2): 55 kilowatts each
Battery type / quantity: nickel-metal hydride / 22 modules
Energy Storage System: 1.8 kWh, 300V
Power control: AC / DC

Chassis/Suspension

Front: independent, strut-type with coil springs, anti-roll bar (recalibrated)
Rear: independent, trailing arm with three lateral locating links, anti-roll bar and coil springs (recalibrated)
Steering type: electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion (REPS)
Steering ratio: 17.2:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.75
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): 40 / 12.2
Traction control: all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention

Brakes

Type: 4-wheel anti-lock disc; fully blended electro-hydraulic system with 100% regenerative braking, 100% friction braking or combination of both
Front disc (diameter x thickness, in / mm): 11.7 x 1.14 / 296 x 29
Rear disc (diameter x thickness in / mm): 11.9 x .78 / 303 x 20
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm): 67 / 38

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type: 17-in. x 7-in. forged aluminum
Tires: P225/65R17 ALS low-rolling resistance

Dimensions

Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 106.6 / 2707
Overall length (in / mm): 180.1 / 4576
Overall width (in / mm): 72.8 / 1850
Overall height (in / mm): 66.2 / 1681
Track (in / mm): 61.4 / 1562
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm): 6.9 / 175
Approach angle (degrees): 14.4
Departure angle (degrees): 16.25
Step-in height (in / mm): front: 16.5 / 418
rear: 17.0 / 433
Curb weight (lb / kg): 4265 / 1934.5
Weight distribution (% front / rear): 58 / 42

Interior Front Rear
Seating capacity: 2 3
Headroom (in / mm): 40.2 / 1023 39.3 / 1000
Legroom (in / mm): 40.7 / 1036 36.9 / 939
Shoulder room (in / mm): 56.0 / 1424 55.9 / 1422
Hip room (in / mm): 52.6 / 1338 52.9 / 1344

Capacities

EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L): 97.7 / 2769
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): 126.9 / 3596
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): behind front seat: 56.4 / 1598
behind second-row seat at normal position: 27.0 / 764.5
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): 3500 / 1588
Fuel tank (gal / L): 18.4 / 69.6
Engine oil (qt / L): 5.5 / 5.2
Cooling system (qt / L): TBD

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.




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