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Saturn Vue 1st Generation (Theta platform)

2002–2007 · Theta · suv

First-generation Vue on GM's Theta platform, built at Spring Hill, Tennessee. Retained Saturn's plastic body-panel signature. Engines: 2.2L Ecotec L61 4-cyl, 3.0L L81 Opel V6 (with the failure-prone VTi CVT), and from 2004 the 3.5L J35A Honda V6 paired with a Honda 5-speed automatic — easily the most reliable powertrain offered.

Watch out: Early V6 cars with the VTi CVT have a documented near-100% failure rate by ~100k miles — GM extended warranty coverage and many owners converted to a conventional 5-speed auto out of pocket. Avoid these unless the swap has already been done. 2004+ Honda-V6 Vues are dramatically better.