Is Saturn made by GMC?
General Motors halted production of its Saturn brand in October 2009 after a failed deal with the Penske Automotive Group.
What kind of engine does the 2009 Saturn Aura have?
However, the latest 2009 Aura XR I drove was equipped with 17-inch wheels and low-rolling-resistance tires that could get noisy on the highway. Saturn offers a four-cylinder or V-6 engine in the 2009 Aura, and both of them team with six-speed automatic transmissions.
What kind of power steering does a Saturn Aura use?
Given the 2007 Saturn Aura’s European roots—the car’s chassis was also used for the Saab 9-3. The Aura also used hydraulic power steering (V-6 models only) that provided more feedback and a more linear feel than the fussy electric power-assist units. For 2009, an entry level XR became available.
How big are the wheels on a Saturn Aura?
The base XE model has standard 17-inch steel wheels. The uplevel XR gets 17-inch aluminum rims when powered by the four-cylinder engine, and it has 18-inch aluminum wheels when equipped with the V-6. The clear-lens taillights feature LEDs. While its styling is appealing, I miss the aggressiveness of the concept version from a few auto shows ago.
What kind of mpg does the Saturn Aura get?
Saturn has tinkered with the Aura lineup since we last looked at it. The brand introduced a hybrid model and a four-cylinder version for 2008 and has tweaked the four-cylinder model for 2009 to make it even more fuel efficient, with an EPA-estimated 22/33 mpg city/highway (see a side-by-side comparison with the 2008 model).
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 the new Saturn Aura have?
For the 2009 Aura, Saturn is emphasizing fuel economy. The midlevel 3.5-liter V6 has been discontinued, and the four-cylinder engine is now the only choice for the base XE trim. The four-cylinder has even been made an option this year for the upmarket XR.
The base XE model has standard 17-inch steel wheels. The uplevel XR gets 17-inch aluminum rims when powered by the four-cylinder engine, and it has 18-inch aluminum wheels when equipped with the V-6. The clear-lens taillights feature LEDs. While its styling is appealing, I miss the aggressiveness of the concept version from a few auto shows ago.
When was the last year the Saturn Aura was made?
The Aura, developed on the GM Epsilon platform, was available only as a sedan and was built at the Kansas City, Kansas, Fairfax Assembly plant. This vehicle was discontinued after the 2010 model year as a direct result of the Saturn division being terminated for that same year.