The new 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line is equipped with a 3.6-liter, six-cylinder engine that generates 257-horse power. The engine also comes with Variable Valve Timing and a six-speed automatic transmission.

With standard single-zone automatic air conditioning and a driver’s seat that’s manually adjusted, including lumbar support, it is hard not to find comfort in this Saturn model. It also comes standard with XM Satellite Radio, an AM/FM stereo and CD/MP3 player and a six-speaker system. DVD-based navigation, which can help on those long excursions, also is available, showing the advancement of the Vue Red Line.

The ride is also a secure one, which comes in handy when taking the Vue Red Line for those off-road jaunts. Standard safety features include six airbags, an Occupant Sensing System that determines the presence of a passenger and avoids unnecessary airbag deployment, OnStar services and tire-pressure monitoring.

Adding to security in this vehicle is an available Highway Emergency Kit, which includes jumper cables, a flashlight, a First Aid kit, gloves, a poncho, electrical tape and other items that will come in handy should an unpleasant situation present itself while on the road.

The Vue Red Line is appealing both inside and out, with features like 18-inch alloy wheels, deep-tinted, solar-ray glass and a rear spoiler. Deluxe front bucket seats and available premium all-weather floor mats add both style and convenience. An available Mobile Office Organizer lets some work get done even before getting to the office.

Sporty design, convenient features and a safe, grounded vehicle – that’s how the 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line can be described, as it is likely one of the most appealing rides this year.