Saturn Aura

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Saturn Aura
Saturn
aka
Production	2007-2009
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
Designer

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The Saturn Aura was 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 replaced the Saturn L-series, which had seen lackluster sales and was canceled with the 2005 model year. Production of the Aura ended in 2009 along with the Saturn brand.

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.

Recent Changes

There are no recent major changes.

Styles and Major Options

The Aura is available in 3 trim levels:

Aura XE (Base Model)

• 3.5 L V6 Engine
• 17 Inch Wheels
• 6 Airbags
• Traction Control
• Power Windows and Door Locks

Aura XR (Top Line Model)

In addition to or in place of the Aura XE features:

• 3.6 L V6 Engine
• TAPshift
• Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission

Aura Green Line (Mild Hybrid Model)

• 2.4 L Ecotec engine
• 34 MPG Highway
• 4T45-E four-speed automatic transmission

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the Saturn Aura can be found at CarsDirect.

Aura Trims
XE	XR
MSRP
$20,595	$24,595
Invoice
$Price1	$Price2

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Miles Per Gallon (City/Highway)
XE	XR
20/30	20/28

Reliability

• RECALL ALERT: On March 13, 2009, GM issued a recall alert affecting 276, 729 cars, namely all Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura and Saturn Outlook built for the 2009 model year, due to a loose clip on their transmission shift cable. The failure of the clip to be locked into place may prevent the transmission from moving into Park. This recall is filed under the NHTSA Campaign ID Number 09V073000. [1]

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.

Rating (Stars)
Front		Side		Rollover
Driver	Passenger	Front Seat	Rear Seat	2WD	4WD
5	5	5	5	4	-

Photos

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Colors

Aura exterior and interior colors/availability.

Exterior Color	Aura-XE Cloth	Aura-XE Leather	Aura-XR Cloth	Aura-XR Leather
Golden Cashmere	Tan	Tan	Black	Black/Morocco Brown
Midnight Blue	Gray/Tan	Gray/Tan	Black	Black/Morocco Brown
Cream White	Gray/Tan	Gray/Tan	Black	Black/Morocco Brown
Black Onyx	Gray/Tan	Gray/Tan	Black	Black/Morocco Brown
Bronzed Pewter	Tan	Tan	Black	Black/Morocco Brown
Berry Red	Gray/Tan	Gray/Tan	Black	Black
Silver Pearl	Gray/Tan	Gray/Tan	Black	Black/Morocco Brown
Techno Gray	Gray/Tan	Gray/Tan	Black	Black/Morocco Brown
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

• Chrysler Sebring
• Mercury Milan
• Honda Accord
• Toyota Camry

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: (2007–2009)

First Generation

The new-for-2007 Aura effectively replaced the L-Series that was discontinued in 2005. 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

External Links

• Saturn will get only sedan version of Opel Insignia to replace Aura