The 2004 Saturn VUE 4 Dr STD SUV has a 2.2 L, 143 hp engine with standard 5 speed manual transmission and an option for CVT.  Gas consumption ranges from 22 mpg city to 28 mpg highway.  This trim has no power windows or power door locks.  The cd player comes as an optional feature in the 4 cylinder FWD trim, unlike the standard player in the other 3 trims.

This trim also has optional traction control without the option for ABS brakes available in the other 4 cylinder trim.  Both features come standard with the V6 trims.