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April 3, 2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/saturn_aura_2007

  Marty Padgett
Executive EditorMarty Padgett

 

 

 

General Motors says the new 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line will improve on the standard car’s fuel economy by as much as 25 percent.

 

The new Green Line Aura hybrid was shown at the 2006 Los Angeles auto show and goes on sale early in 2007.

 

The Aura Green Line is also expected to carry a base price of less than $23,000, making it competitive with current hybrids like Toyota ’s Prius. The premium over a gas-engine-only Aura should be less than $2500, Saturn general manager Jill Lajdziak told auto show audiences.

 

The hybrid system in the Aura melds a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic and an electric motor/generator. Essentially it’s the same powertrain as that found in the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line. In the Aura it will be rated at 164 horsepower and 159 pound-feet of torque.

 

Standard features on the hybrid will include dual front, side, and curtain airbags, stability control and anti-lock brakes, and OnStar.

 

 

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      General Motors says the new 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line will improve on the standard car’s fuel economy by as much as 25 percent.   The new Green Line Aura hybrid was shown at the 2006 Los Angeles auto show and goes on sale early in 2007.   The Aura Green Line is also expected to carry a base price of less than $23,000, making it competitive with current hybrids like Toyota ’s Prius. The premium over a gas-engine-only Aura should be less than $2500, Saturn general manager Jill Lajdziak told auto show audiences.   The hybrid system in the Aura melds a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic and an electric motor/generator. Essentially it’s the same powertrain as that found in the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line. In the Aura it will be rated at 164 horsepower and 159 pound-feet of torque.   Standard features on the hybrid will include dual front, side, and curtain airbags, stability control and anti-lock brakes, and OnStar.     Related Articles   Preview: 2008 Buick Enclave by Marty Padgett (11/27/2006)The crossover wave continues with an entry from GM’s traditional luxury brand.   2006 Chevrolet Sequel by Marty Padgett (11/27/2006)A fuel-cell vehicle with real-world range, GM promises.   2008 Saturn Vue by Marty Padgett (11/26/2006)The next generation of compact crossover dawns at Saturn.   Preview: 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid by Marty Padgett (11/29/2006)GM's bruiser ute aims to take a smaller toll on the earth.   L.A. Auto Show Goes Green by Paul A. Eisenstein (11/29/2006)Show aims for design title, but green cars make a big splash.       General Motors says the new 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line will improve on the standard car’s fuel economy by as much as 25 percent. The new Green Line Aura hybrid was shown at the 2006 Los Angeles auto show and goes on sale early in 2007. The Aura Green ...