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2007 Saturn Aura Greenline Hybrid – Comfort
Front Comfort
Since the Green Line primarily represents powertrain changes, we were not all that surprised to find it was just as comfortable as the regular Aura. The seats are spacious, with nice lower cushions that offer decent bolsters and proper thigh support. The large steering wheel lacks a soft leather wrapping, though it does include telescoping and tilting adjustments. A power driver’s seat, accented by a manual lumbar lever, along with a wide sliding center armrest allow for a personalized fit. Door sills and armrests are rubberized, so while they don’t scream high-end, they’re easy on forearms and elbows. Overall space is plentiful, especially in regard to head room.
Rear Comfort
Wide-opening doors allow for easy entry and exit into the Aura Green Line, and once seated passengers will enjoy the soft, spacious rear bench. The backrest is set at a comfortable recline angle, the lower cushion is supportive and has a slight bucketed shaped to it, and the door sills and armrests are rubberized. A center armrest is absent, though the lack of that feature makes the center seat more comfortable for a fifth passenger. Foot room is generous, leg room is increased thanks to indented front seatbacks, and head room is sufficient, if not overwhelming.
Interior Noise
This is one area in which the Aura Green Line truly impresses. Four-cylinder sedans, especially versions from GM that we’ve driven in the past, have not been shining examples of how to build a quiet interior. Not so with the Aura Green Line. There’s some wind noise at highway speeds, but it’s very well muted, and that four-banger under the hood? Yes, we heard it, but the noise was never excessive, and it was actually refined at high revs. Tire and road noise were also limited to the exterior of the cabin, making the Aura Green Line an enjoyable oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of weekday 9-5 mayhem.
Visibility
With ample mirrors and long side windows, seeing out of the 2007 Saturn
Aura Green Line is easy. Granted, the sedan’s shape results in a squat greenhouse, but there are no issues with over-the-shoulder viewing and blind spots are minimal. Rearward visibility from the driver’s seat is satisfactory, though the rear outboard head restraints are on the large and obstructive side; the same can be said of the lower A-pillars, which make it difficult to see the double-yellow line when tackling a corner. Then again, that’s something few Green Line pilots will be attempting.
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