2007 Saturn Aura
September 26th, 2006
The 2007 Saturn Aura is a critical car for General Motors; GM will even tell you that to your face. It represents a solid break for Saturn towards the European-inspired brand that it should be. By leveraging the resources of Opel in Europe, GM was able to bring a vehicle with European character to a brand that desperately needed direction.
To that end, GM is reinventing Saturn, while still maintaining its no-hassle, no-haggle pricing. Clearly aimed at import-intenders who would normally shop for an Accord, Camry, or Passat, the Aura is representative of this new direction. There will also be an Aura Greenline offered later in 2007 that will use a mild-hybrid powerplant similar to the one found in the Vue Greenline.
2007 Saturn Aura
August 20th, 2006
Intentions were clear from the beginning that Saturn was meant to fight off competition from Asian manufacturers like Toyota and Honda. But, for whatever reason, the product lineup was never good enough. That is until now.
The all new Saturn Aura has the looks, the interior and the powertrain options to really contend in the crowded mid-sized sedan segment. It will be tough since people can choose from: the Accord, Camry, Ford Fusion and new Chrysler Sebring, just to name a few.
2007 Saturn Aura
June 13th, 2006
The 2007 Saturn Aura represents the return of a midsize sedan for General Motors‘ Saturn division. Replacing the discontinued-in-2004 L-Series, Aura shares its basic front-wheel drive platform and wheelbase with the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx hatchback and Pontiac G6 sedan. XE and uplevel XR trim are offered.
All 2007 Aura’s have V6 engines and automatic transmission. XEs have 224 hp and a 4-speed. XRs have 252 hp and a 6-speed with steering wheel paddles for manual operation. ABS and traction control are standard on all. XRs add an antiskid system, which is unavailable on XE. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags are standard, as are OnStar assistance and automatic climate control. Optional are power-adjustable pedals and a “panoramic” sunroof with a tilt-up front section and three rear-sliding panels.