![]() ![]() Options for the Hybrid are limited to the sunroof and the Preferred Package.Īura XR ($25,375) comes with a 3.6-liter V6 and a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift control paddles on the steering wheel. Tires are 215/60R16s on 16-inch alloy wheels. The Green Line is equipped like the XE and adds automatic climate control and StabiliTrak. An optional 3.5-liter V6 ($1,580) includes StabiliTrak.Īura Green Line hybrid ($22,140) uses a four-cylinder engine assisted by an electric motor. Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery air conditioning cruise control traction control a six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input jack XM Satellite Radio OnStar tilt/telescope steering wheel six-way power driver's seat 60/40 split folding rear seat power windows, mirrors and locks with keyless entry automatic headlights and 225/50 tires on 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. All are front-wheel drive.Īura XE ($19,745) comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Saturn Aura comes in four models, XE, XR, and Green Line. The four-panel glass panoramic roof offered previously is no longer available. Launched as an all-new model for 2007, the Aura was immediately voted North American Car of the Year by a panel of 48 independent automotive journalists.įor 2008, StabiliTrak electronic stability control comes standard on V6 models, and XM Satellite Radio is standard on all Aura models. Compared with the cars in its own price class, such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Ford Fusion, the Aura is well equipped with safety and comfort features. Brakes, suspension and powertrain all work together to respond to the driver's wishes. Underway, we found the Saturn Aura is quiet and handles well. Introduced partway through the 2007 model year, the Saturn Aura Green Line features a gas-electric hybrid that uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a 4 kW electric motor rated at 24/32 mpg. Two V6s are available, including a 252-horsepower 3.6-liter V6, and both are smooth, sophisticated engines that make the Aura a very enjoyable car to drive. ![]() A wide range of engines and drivetrains is available for improved fuel economy or performance.įor 2008, Aura comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that earns an EPA-rated 22/30 mpg. The cabin is tastefully done and laid out and all the controls work very well. Taut and responsive, it drives like a European family sedan, perhaps because it rides on a German Opel platform. It's modern and fresh, with European character and aesthetic flair. The Saturn Aura is an excellent choice among midsize sedans.
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