Very powerful, fast acceleration if needed, responsive.
I spend a good amount of time in an Escalade as well, and the Vue is as smooth and quiet on the highway, slightly harsher on rough roads.
Has a very solid feel to it, I really like the polymer panels that Saturn used to offer. No rattles or mystery noises.
I believe they are honest and straightforward. Helpful with rebates and offers.
My first Saturn was a 1995 SL, a good car that led me to purchase Saturns from that time onward. Great service department with fair to outstanding pricing and convenience of scheduling