Of all the Mini-Utes, the Vue was always popular with the fam to rent for weekends (that, and the Malibu Maxx). I always liked that Ecotec 2.2L matchup -- never had the pleasure of a manual test drive. For a bit of unruly fun, the Honda V-6 they put in those was a blast.
I look forward to the results! IIRC, 4 adults with luggage and cargo with the automatic was around 24. Great potential.
Enjoy the new ride
-Rick