Can you find parts for a Saturn?
Things are a little trickier if your car was manufactured by an automaker that’s no longer in existence. For some vehicles, such as those by Oldsmobile, Hummer, Mercury, Plymouth or Saturn, finding parts should be no problem because these brands were all part of a larger umbrella: General Motors, Chrysler or Ford.
What kind of engine does the Saturn Aura XR have?
The Aura XR we tested comes with the same 252-hp, 3.6-liter DOHC V-6 and six-speed automatic transmission that is available in the 2007 G6 GTP. In our test car, the powertrain produced an impressive 0-to-60 time of 6.2 seconds.
When did the Saturn Aura come out in the US?
The Aura debuted as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in January 2005, followed by the production model which debuted at the 2006 New York Auto Show. As the largest sedan in the Saturn range, production commencing in North America in the summer of 2006 for the 2007 model year.
What’s the 0 to 60 time on a Saturn Aura?
In our test car, the powertrain produced an impressive 0-to-60 time of 6.2 seconds. Hard acceleration from rest makes for torque steer and wheelspin, but above 30 or so mph the Aura collects itself and feels poised.
Why was the Saturn Aura important to General Motors?
The Aura was considered an important model for both Saturn and General Motors. It was part of a product rejuvenation for Saturn intended to make the brand profitable as well as competitive with European imports. Reaction to the Aura was positive, both in terms of reviews and sales. The Saturn Aura was the 2007 North American Car of the Year .
Is the Saturn Aura XR a good car?
Even with 18-inch rims afoot, the Aura XR’s ride is smooth and comfortable: there’s no thumping or crashing on potholed roads. The powertrain’s refinement and performance-oriented tuning speak volumes about Saturn’s interstellar rocket-sedan. The XR-grade Aura’s 3.6L V6 sets the tempo for variable-valve timing.
What’s the price of a 2009 Saturn Aura?
The 2009 Saturn Aura XE four-cylinder’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts around $23,000, with the XR four-cylinder starting closer to $25,000. The V6 powered XR pushes the starting price past the $27,500 mark, while the Hybrid starts just a bit over $26,500.
What kind of engine does a Saturn Aura have?
Major changes to the Aura line include the discontinuation of the Green Line name, 3.5-liter V6 XE model and four-speed automatic transmission. The upscale XR trim can now be ordered with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, while Saturn’s six-speed automatic transmission with tap shift becomes standard on all models except the Hybrid.
What kind of transmission does a Saturn XR have?
The upscale XR trim can now be ordered with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, while Saturn’s six-speed automatic transmission with tap shift becomes standard on all models except the Hybrid. StabiliTrak stability control is also made standard, as are redundant audio controls (XE, XR).