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Saturn 2-mode Vue Hybrid still not available yet

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by cwerdna, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    While doing some research to respond to someone else, I dug around and just realized that the Vue 2-mode STILL isn't available yet. Saturn | Hybrid Vehicle Line Up says "LIMITED AVAILABILITY SPRING 2009".

    With GM being in dire straits and all the talk about Saturn (and a few other brands) going away along w/articles like Is the Saturn Vue Two-Mode hybrid DOA? Not yet, I think it'll never ship.

    So much for Chrome's post at http://priuschat.com/forums/other-c...gy-partial-zero-emissions-vehicle-atpzev.html. It looks like he hasn't posted here in a long time.
     
    #1 cwerdna, Apr 2, 2009
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    The modular design was supposed to make adaptation to existing vehicles much easier than what Toyota & Ford are able to do with their FULL hybrids.

    The restructuring plan stated taxpayer money would be used to bring new Two-Mode products to market.

    Yet, delivering the already delayed Vue continues to be delayed.
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    #2 john1701a, Apr 2, 2009
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Early August is the first we'll see of the direct-injection V6 and twin 55-kilowatt electric motors configuration of Two-Mode.

    But it won't be in Saturn Vue; instead, the Cadillac SRX will get it.

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    #3 john1701a, Apr 7, 2009
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