The 2004 Saturn Vue is available with a choice of four-cylinder or V6 engines and with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
The base Vue ($16,775) comes with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, a five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Windows, locks, and mirrors are manually operated. But the basic Vue does come with air conditioning, an adjustable steering column, a four-speaker AM/FM stereo, an engine-immobilizing anti-theft system, visor vanity mirrors and a cargo area organizer. The four-cylinder is also available as a FWD automatic ($18,560) and an AWD automatic ($20,010). Anti-lock brakes and traction control ($600) are optional on the FWD model; anti-lock brakes ($600) are available for AWD models (AWD doesn't need traction control). A Convenience Package ($1,385) for the four-cylinder model adds many of the amenities that are standard on the V6, including cruise control and power windows, locks, and mirrors.
V6 models ($21,960) come standard with a new 3.5-liter engine, a five-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. V6 models come with more standard equipment, including anti-lock brakes (ABS), cruise control, power locks with remote keyless entry, power windows and mirrors, a six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, automatic headlamps, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, aluminum wheels, and an enhanced security system. A new leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, leather shift knob, bright interior trim plates, and new seat fabric improve the V6 models for 2004. All-wheel drive ($23,610) is available.
Curtain airbags ($395) designed to provide head protection in a side impact or rollover are optional on all models. Other options include a power sunroof ($725), leather upholstery ($695-$755), the OnStar telecommunications system ($695), XM Satellite Radio ($325) and a rear-seat DVD system ($995).
The Red Line is a limited-edition Vue available with FWD ($23,955) and AWD ($25,605). The Red Line's stiffened suspension is lowered an inch and rides on aggressive 18-inch aluminum wheels with P245/50R18 Bridgestone Turanza performance touring tires. The V6 is standard and the Red Line's electric power steering is calibrated for a sporty feel. Unique front and rear fascias, with black air intakes and a chrome exhaust tip distinguish the Red Line Vue from other models.