Saturn's might give the Accord/Camry a run for their money
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Saturn's might give the Accord/Camry a run for their money
Spy Shots: ’07 Saturn Aura - - Spy Shots: ’07 Saturn Aura - - by KGP Photography - - Source: The Car Connection
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At this January's North American International Auto Show, Saturn showed hints of its new design language with its Aura concept - a European-inspired sport sedan destined to replace the dowdy L- Series. These spy shots show the Aura in its real-world, production-ready form, and it's clear that the handsome design has survived unscathed.
The concept's flared wheel arches and the chiseled side skirts have been toned down slightly in this production prototype. And although this prototype is missing its rear bumper, it's evident that its exhaust has been routed to the left, as opposed to the concept's sexy, dual center- mounted exhaust pipes. The Aura concept car rode on 19-inch wheels, and although that's certainly too ambitious for production, the prototype still maintains a strong stance.
If the production Aura gets the concept's Cadillac-derived 250-hp 3.6-liter V-6, variable valve timing, and six-speed automatic transmission, Saturn may finally have a car that can garner attention in the world of Camry and Accord.
The concept's flared wheel arches and the chiseled side skirts have been toned down slightly in this production prototype. And although this prototype is missing its rear bumper, it's evident that its exhaust has been routed to the left, as opposed to the concept's sexy, dual center- mounted exhaust pipes. The Aura concept car rode on 19-inch wheels, and although that's certainly too ambitious for production, the prototype still maintains a strong stance.
If the production Aura gets the concept's Cadillac-derived 250-hp 3.6-liter V-6, variable valve timing, and six-speed automatic transmission, Saturn may finally have a car that can garner attention in the world of Camry and Accord.
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Rep Power: 0 I don't think that this will make it to production because it sounds expensive just from reading the specs. (Who would want to buy an expensive Saturn?) And more importantly it lacks the plastic everything Saturns are made out of.
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Originally Posted by radish127
I don't think that this will make it to production because it sounds expensive just from reading the specs. (Who would want to buy an expensive Saturn?) And more importantly it lacks the plastic everything Saturns are made out of.
These spy shots show the Aura in its real-world, production-ready form, and it's clear that the handsome design has survived unscathed.
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I like the look. It looks like a more masculine G6. It has a large grill, headlights and fender flares. They styled it right. I just hope they got rid of that quirky side that they have in other vehicles.
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Rep Power: 0 its going to be hard for saturn to rid themselves of the stigma theyve had attached to themselves since they first came out. good luck to them
can you believe gm is so desperate that theyre offering employee discounts to the public?
can you believe gm is so desperate that theyre offering employee discounts to the public?
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Originally Posted by cambo
Don't hate just because its a saturn. Honda isn't making the most reliable cars now and days.
dont hate??? thats why honda owns saturn!!! haha they cant build their own engines so they have to buy it off from honda. for the saturn vue.
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Originally Posted by cambo
Don't hate just because its a saturn. Honda isn't making the most reliable cars now and days.
Not having seen this new model in person, I won't pass judgement, I'm only referring the Saturn's recent offerings.
Originally Posted by Mustang5.0HO
Doesnt GM own Saturn?? They should of made that car for a different company other than Saturn...They have others they could of chosen from that could of done much better
i know gm owns saturn, im just stating honda's ownage!! because, saturn cant make their own.
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