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NCTD: 2008 Saturn Aura by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model Line Overview
NCTD: 2008 Saturn Aura by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model lineup: Saturn Aura XE ($19,745); XR ($25,375); Green Line hybrid ($22,140)
Engines: 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4; 219-hp 3.5-liter OHV 12-valve V6; 252-hp 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6; 164-hp 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 plus 4kW electric motor
Transmissions: 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags for first and second rows; traction control, ABS
Safety equipment (optional): electronic stability control
Basic warranty: 3 years/36,000
Assembled in: Kansas City, Kansas
NCTD: 2008 Saturn Aura by "New Car Test Drive"
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Specifications As Tested
NCTD: 2008 Saturn Aura by "New Car Test Drive"
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Model tested (MSRP): Saturn Aura XR ($25,375)
Standard equipment: cloth upholstery, 8-way power adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, electronic climate control, 8-speaker sound system with in-dash 6CD/MP3, XM radio, cruise control, remote engine start, power windows, power locks, tilt/telescope steering wheel, universal garage door opener, trip computer, heated exterior mirrors with auto-dimming on driver's side, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, fog lamps, 18-inch wheels
Options as tested (MSRP): Enhanced Convenience Package ($425) includes a 6-way power passenger seat and power adjustable pedals; premium floor mats ($100);
Destination charge: ($650)
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSRP): $26,550
Layout: front-wheel drive
Engine: 3.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 252 @ 6300
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 251 @ 3200
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 17/26 mpg
Wheelbase: 112.3 in.
Length/width/height: 190.0/70.3/57.6 in.
Track, f/r: 59.9/60.3 in.
Turning circle: 40.4 ft.
Seating capacity: 5
Head/hip/leg room, f: 39.4/53.0/42.2 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r: 37.4/52.2/37.6 in.
Cargo volume: 14.9 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: 1000 Lbs.
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, L-shaped lower arms, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r: independent, four-link, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance: N/A
Curb weight: 3647 lbs.
Tires: P225/50R18
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/solid disc with ABS
Fuel capacity: 16.3 gal.
NCTD: 2008 Saturn Aura by "New Car Test Drive"
© 2009 NewCarTestDrive.com
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