Saturn Vue's motor-generator boosts horsepower, torque to engine output

Saturn's BAS motor-generator takes the place of the engine's normal alternator. Unlike the traditional alternator, the motor-generator can actually help drive the rear wheels by adding 6.7 horsepower and 48 ... via National Post

[Bob Barker III]

6.7 hp and a $3700. markup is not a winning combination. Previous '07 Saturn Hybrids as well only had a minute amount of electric boost, yet only had a $1500. markup. Where's the benefit of Cost of Ownership vs a plain old 4 cyl model? I just don't see it. Where are these "hybrids" anyways? Saturn and Chevy seem to bee the only ones marketing Hybrids that are not existent on any car lot.