Saturn Aura
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| Saturn Aura | |
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| Production | 2007-Present |
| Class | Mid-Size |
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan |
| Length | 190.9 in. |
| Width | 70.3 in. |
| Height | 57.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in. |
| Weight | 3,578 lbs. (XE) 3,660 lbs. (XR) |
| Transmission | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 6-speed 6T70 automatic |
| Engine | 3.5 liter OHV V6 3.6 liter DOHC V6 |
| Power | 224 hp @ 5800 RPM 220 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 252 hp @ 6300 RPM 251 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM |
| Similar | Mercury Milan Hyundai Sonata Mazda6 Honda Accord Mitsubishi Galant Nissan Altima Pontiac Grand Prix Toyota Camry |
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The Saturn Aura is a mid-size sedan produced by General Motors' Saturn brand. It debuted as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in January 2005. The production model of the Aura was shown at the 2006 New York Auto Show in April, with production commencing in the summer of 2006 for the 2007 model year. The Aura replaces the Saturn L-series, which had seen lackluster sales and was canceled with the 2005 model year.
The concept used a 250 hp (186 kW) 3.6 L V6 and a new 6T70 6-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain, along with a 224 hp (167 kW) 3.5 L V6 and hybrid 170 hp (127 kW) 2.4 L I4 are offered in the production models as the XR, XE, and Green Line versions, respectively. The Aura is built on the GM Epsilon platform, and is built at the Kansas City, Kansas, Fairfax Assembly plant with the Chevrolet Malibu.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Saturn Aura Review.
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Recent Changes
The Aura is all-new for the 2007 model year.
Styles and Major Options
Pricing
Today's actual prices for the Saturn Aura can be found at CarsDirect.
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Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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20/28 |
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Reliability
As a new vehicle, reliability data for the Aura is unavailable.
Safety
Standard Safety Equipment
- Child Locks
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Dual-Stage Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
- Front Seat-mounted Side Airbags
- Head Curtain Side Airbags
- Front Safety Belts with Pretensioners and Force Limiters
- OnStar
- Traction Control
- Side Impact Door Beams
The 2007 Aura was tested by the NHTSA and the full results can be found at safercar.gov.
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Colors
Aura exterior and interior colors/availability.
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Exterior Color |
Aura-XE Cloth |
Aura-XE Leather |
Aura-XR Cloth |
Aura-XR Leather |
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Golden Cashmere |
Tan |
Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
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Midnight Blue |
Gray/Tan |
Gray/Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
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Cream White |
Gray/Tan |
Gray/Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
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Black Onyx |
Gray/Tan |
Gray/Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
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Bronzed Pewter |
Tan |
Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
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Berry Red |
Gray/Tan |
Gray/Tan |
Black |
Black |
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Silver Pearl |
Gray/Tan |
Gray/Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
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Techno Gray |
Gray/Tan |
Gray/Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
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Ocean Mist |
Gray/Tan |
Gray/Tan |
Black |
Black/Morocco Brown |
| Exterior Colors |
| Golden Cashmere | Midnight Blue |
| Cream White | Black Onyx |
| Bronzed Pewter | Berry Red |
| Silver Pearl | Techno Gray |
| Ocean Mist |
| Interior Colors |
| Tan Cloth |
| Black Cloth |
| Tan Leather |
| Black Leather |
| Moroccan Brown Leather |
Main Competitors
Hybrid Models
The Aura Green Line hybrid is expected for the 2008 model year. It will feature a 2.2 liter inline-4, 4-speed Automatic transmission and a Belt Alternator Starter that acts as an electric motor assist. This drivetrain is similar to that of the Saturn VUE Green Line.
Unique Attributes
Resale Values
The Aura is a newly debuted sedan by Saturn for 2007. Because the Saturn Aura replaces the Saturn L-Series sedans, the resale values for the L-Series are listed below:
Criticisms
Generations
Current Generation: (2007–present)
First Generation/Origins
The new-for-2007 Aura effectively replaces the L-Series that was discontinued in 2004. The Aura is based on the same extended Epsilon platform that underpins the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6. This platform debuted on the 2003 Saab 9-3 and for this reason, the Aura has a European feel to its ride quality and structure. The Aura concept was shown at the North American International Auto Show in January 2005. The production model is very similar in appearance to the concept, and the 3.6 liter DOHC engine of the concept is carried over into the uplevel XR model. Joining the XR is the XE model with a 3.5 liter V6 and and Green Line with a 2.4 liter inline-4. Styling of the Aura is similar to the Opel Vectra, the car's sister model. Large wheels and chrome trim are upscale features lacking in the previous L-Series. Competitive pricing of the Aura places its XE V6 model on par with Honda, Toyota, and Nissan 4-cylinder models.
Worldwide
Design quirks and oddities
Awards
The Aura won the 2007 North American Car of the Year.
See also
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