Originally posted by jaje
if you note GM is pushing it hybrid due date another 2 years back...the VUE was supposed to get a hybrid version in 2005 but is now cancelled as GM focuses on improving its gas mileage on its worst cars
Originally posted by MrFatbooty
GM will cancel the strong-hybrid version of the Saturn Vue that was due in 2005 and instead offer a mild-hybrid Vue in 2006. That hybrid powertrain will be used in the Chevrolet Malibu sedan. It is expected to increase fuel economy in those vehicles between 12 percent and 15 percent, putting both vehicles at better than 25 mpg for city driving.
The article is really poorly written (AutoWeek should hire me as an editor) but anyway I'm not sure if this means the Malibu is getting the same mild-hybrid setup as the '06 Vue or if it's going to get the strong-hybrid setup that was originally slated for the Vue.