 About the Saturn AuraThe Saturn Aura was a mid-sized sedan that was offered by the Saturn brand of General Motors. The sedan was introduced in 2006 as a 2007 model and remained in production until 2009. The Aura represented efforts by the Saturn brand to rejuvenate itself in the midst of competitive European imports.Engine choices for the Aura included a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 3.5-liter V6 and 3.6-liter V6. The 2.4-liter engine produced 169 horsepower and 160 pound feet of torque. The 3.5-liter V6 represented a more powerful option, generating 219 horsepower and 219 pound feet of torque. The XR trim level featured a 3.6-liter V6 that produced 252 horsepower and 251 pound feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive was available, as was a six-speed automatic transmission that... View more was once used solely in the XR. For the 2009 model year, the four-speed automatic was dropped in favor of the six-speed automatic being used throughout the range. The Green Line used a mild hybrid version of the 2.4-liter engine, paired with an electric motor and generator. The Saturn Aura was considered a break from the plastic-bodied cars that epitomized Saturn in the early 1990s. The Aura replaced the Saturn L-Series, a line of mid-sized four-door sedans that were based on the European Opel Vectra. The Aura was still based on the Vectra, but with brand-new styling and better mechanicals than the outgoing L-Series. The Saturn Aura was available in three trims – the XE, XR and Green Line. The XR represented the base version of the Aura and was equipped with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine as standard, and the 3.5-liter V6 as an option. The XE was equipped with traction control, dual front and side curtain air bags, automatic headlights and a CD player. The XR represented the top-line version of the Aura. The XR was equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission, which could also be manually shifted by use of paddles located behind the steering wheel. Features included a leather interior, 18-inch alloy wheels and remote vehicle start. The Green Line featured General Motors' mild hybrid technology, helping it achieve up to a 30 percent improvement in fuel economy over the Aura XE. Prices for the Aura started out at $22,655 and peaked at $27,250, before destination charges and other added surcharges. Fuel economy for the Aura varied depending on the type of engine used. With the 2.4-liter engine, the Aura could achieve 22 miles per gallon city and 33 miles per gallon highway. The larger 3.5-liter engine fielded slightly worse fuel economy figures, with 18 miles per gallon city and 29 miles per gallon highway. With the 3.6-liter engine, the Aura achieved only 17 miles per gallon city and 26 miles per gallon highway. The Aura Green Line was capable of achieving 28 miles per gallon city and 36 miles per gallon highway. View less | |||
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