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2007 Saturn Aura First Drive
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TO THE POINT
What’s New? Though the Aura is new to Saturn, its platform is already hard at work under the Chevy Malibu Maxx and Pontiac G6. But Saturn’s version is clearly the best of the lot, and could actually win some Honda, Nissan, and Toyota converts.
Selling Points: Price, comfort, performance, design, safety equipment
Deal Breakers: Lacks refinement inside, missing a few details like dual-zone climate control and rear center armrest, stability control only offered on top trim level
Our Advice: Test drive the new Saturn Aura if a family sedan is what you need.
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Specifications
The Saturn Aura’s primary competitors include the Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and Volkswagen Passat
Test Vehicle: 2007 Saturn Aura XR
Price of Test Vehicle: $27,719 (including the $650 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 3.6-liter V6 with variable valve timing
Engine Horsepower: 252 at 6,400 rpm
Engine Torque: 251 lb.-ft. at 3,200 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic with manual shift feature
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,647
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 20/28 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 20.3 mpg
Length: 190 inches
Width: 70.3 inches
Wheelbase: 112.3 inches
Height: 57.6 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.2/37.6 inches
Head room (front/rear): 39.4/37.4 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 15.7 cu.-ft.
Competitors: Acura TSX, Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Amanti, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G6, Pontiac Grand Prix, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat Photos courtesy of Saturn
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About Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw joined Autobytel's Automotive Information Center (AIC) in January 2003, and current serves as Manager of Content Development for Autobytel. Previously, Christian spent eight years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Automotive Data for Edmunds.com. A writer, editor, and automobile aficionado, Christian is a different sort of car enthusiast. His passion lies in the vehicles that people most often buy, rather than with high-performance sports cars or ultra-luxury sedans. “Given the choice to spend an hour with a Dodge Viper or a Honda Accord, I’ll choose the Accord,” he claims. Unless, of course, the driving venue is a racetrack. Christian has been a car enthusiast all of his life, uttering “car” as his first word while growing up in Detroit. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English. His daily drivers include a 1994 Mazda Miata, a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 2005 Nissan Murano.
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