2007 Saturn Aura

The most important introduction in Saturn New York stage is the midsize sedan Aura which is basically, a rebadged 2007 Opel Vectra model built in the US. In Europe, this model is offered in three different bodystyles -4door sedan, 5door liftback & Station Wagon while the engine range includes the 1.6 (101 Hp), 1.8 (122 & 140 Hp), 2.0 Turbo (176 Hp) & 2.8 V6 Turbo (230 Hp).

“Saturn is continuing an unprecedented product revitalization while still making customer care our top priority,” said Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak. “ In our current and future product lineup, Saturn customers will find an impressive combination of design, refinement and performance.”

Due this summer as the brand's second attempt in a segment long dominated by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, the Aura will be offered with two engines, a standard 3.5-liter V-6 with variable valve timing (VVT), and an optional, more powerful 3.6-liter DOHC V-6 with VVTi. The 3.6-liter engine will be mated to a new, six-speed automatic transmission – co-developed by GM & Ford.

Saturn Aura Hybrid

In early 2007, Saturn will also offer a hybrid version of the Aura which will use Saturn Vue Green a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain similar to that of the Line. It uses a combination electric motor/generator mated to a 2.4L VVT four-cylinder engine and 4T45-E four-speed transmission.

The flexible hybrid design provides additional power from the motor/generator during acceleration and allows increased fuel economy through engine shut-off at idle, fuel cut-off during deceleration and the capability to capture electrical energy through regenerative braking.

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