VUE Green Line MSRP announced

[pow]

It starts at $24,795, including destination. Fuel economy and performance are likely to be worse than the old model's, because it now weighs 500 lbs more. If it gets a +2 MPG increase, like BAS does in the lighter Aura and Malibu, that will be 21/28 MPG, comparable to a non-hybrid RAV4 or CR-V. The tax credit for '07s was $600; technically the smaller the fuel economy increase, the smaller the credit.

Included in the price are body-color bumpers, special alloys, floor mats, BAS, and hybrid auto A/C. For the same price, I'd rather get an XR FWD and drive less.

[regfootball]

because it now weighs 500 lbs more

can't you just ask the two big girls in the trunk to leave?

[PurdueGuy]

This is for the BAS Green Line, not the 2-mode, then? I wonder what pricing will be on the 2-mode...

Edited October 9, 2007 by PurdueGuy

[regfootball]

judging by how slow the aura hybrids have sold, there will likely be some incentive on it at some point.

[K.C.]

Not bad compared to the nearly$30K Escape. I'm sure it will be close to $30K with options. I definitely like the style of the Vue better than the Escape, even if it is a piggy.

[pow]

Not bad compared to the nearly$30K Escape. I'm sure it will be close to $30K with options. I definitely like the style of the Vue better than the Escape, even if it is a piggy.

A Mariner Hybrid starts at $26,620, including destination, and has the same equipment as the VUE GL. Considering you get an actual increase in MPG over non-hybrid rivals, better performance, and a $3000 tax credit, it's a no brainer.