Saturn Cars
GM launched Saturn in 1990 to fight imports with a fresh brand targeted to younger buyers who were shying away from the company’s older divisions like Pontiac and Chevy. The company is known best for their pleasant dealers who don’t pressure shoppers or haggle over price in order to gain customer loyalty.
Saturn Cars New Model Line-Up
Saturn Astra
Compact Car, Base MSRP $15,875
Saturn Aura
Mid-Size Car, Base MSRP $20,405
Saturn OUTLOOK
Mid-Size SUV, Base MSRP $28,625
Saturn Sky
Sporty Car, Base MSRP $25,855
Saturn VUE
Compact SUV, Base MSRP $21,525
Saturn VUE Green Line
Mid-Size SUV, Base MSRP $25,645
Saturn Astra
Compact Car, Base MSRP $15,875
Saturn Aura
Mid-Size Car, Base MSRP $20,405
Saturn OUTLOOK
Mid-Size SUV, Base MSRP $28,625
Saturn Sky
Sporty Car, Base MSRP $25,855
Saturn VUE
Compact SUV, Base MSRP $21,525
Saturn VUE Green Line
Mid-Size SUV, Base MSRP $25,645
Changes in the Saturn Cars Line-Up
For 2007, the new Aura mid-size sedan fills the vacancy left since the L-series was discontinued. The Aura is available in two models: Aura XE, with a 224 horsepower V6 and 4-speed automatic, and Aura XR, with a 252 hp V6 and 6-speed automatic. A gas-electric hybrid version called the Aura Green Line will debut later in the year. The Ion's 2.2 and 2.4 liter engines both get a slight bump in power output. The Sky, Saturn's new two-seat rear-wheel-drive roadster, shares its mechanical bits with the Pontiac Solstice, but gets its own sheet metal and unique styling.
The Saturn warranty on all their 2007 vehicles now covers the powertrain (engine, transmission, and parts that deliver power to the wheels), roadside assistance, and courtesy transportation during warranty repairs for 5 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km).
News on Saturn Cars
A couple of years ago, as Saturn’s sales nose-dived, there was speculation that GM would kill off its youngest division. However, recently Saturn execs have been working closely with one of GM's European brands, Opel, and the two divisions will share platforms for many models going forward, starting with the Saturn Sky. GM has also announced the best warranty of any full-line automaker, with coverage up to 100,000 miles or five years across its entire 2007 car and light-duty truck lineup in the United States and Canada, reflecting its success in dramatically improving the quality and durability of its vehicles. With these new developments in the Saturn label, the company hopes to establish itself in the competitive car market.
