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2009 Saturn Aura Safety Review

March 16, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five out of five stars in passenger, driver, side impact front, and side impact rear tests
NHTSA

Not tested
IIHS

The Aura has a comprehensive array of safety equipment as standard
Car and Driver

The Aura doesn't skimp on safety provisions
Cars.com

Excellent crash-test scores confirm the 2009 Saturn Aura as one the safest vehicle in its class, and the addition of StabiliTrak only elevates the Aura’s remarkable safety record.

The 2009 Saturn Aura has not been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2009 Saturn Aura earns five out of five stars in passenger, driver, side impact front, and side impact rear tests, and four out of five stars in rollover protection. The only black spot is a "marginal" rating from the IIHS in its seat-based rear-impact test—indicating a higher chance of whiplash or neck injury in a rear-ender.

According to Edmunds, the Saturn Aura has "antilock disc brakes, traction control and the OnStar emergency communications system," along with "[f]ront-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags." Cars.com says, "The Aura doesn't skimp on safety provisions." Comfort-oriented features help bulk up the Aura’s safety record, adds Cars.com. With the "steering wheel telescoping adjustment," you can find the appropriate distance from the airbag—a major safety concern. You can add "power-adjustable pedals" as well, reports ConsumerGuide.

ConsumerGuide remarks that visibility in the Saturn Aura is "just OK," when it comes to looking "dead astern and to the right-rear," though there is "no problem otherwise."

Conclusion

The 2009 Saturn Aura is a safe vehicle with good crash-test scores and all the expected safety features.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five out of five stars in passenger, driver, side impact front, and side impact rear testsNHTSANot testedIIHSThe Aura has a comprehensive array of safety equipment as standardCar and DriverThe Aura doesn't skimp on safety provisionsCars.com Excellent crash-test scores confirm the 2009 Saturn Aura as one the safest vehicle in its class, and the addition of StabiliTrak only elevates the Aura’s remarkable safety record. The 2009 Saturn Aura has not been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2009 Saturn Aura earns five out of five stars in passenger, driver, side impact front, and side impact rear tests, and four out of five stars in rollover protection. The only black spot is a "marginal" rating from the IIHS in its seat-based rear-impact test—indicating a higher chance of whiplash or neck injury in a rear-ender. According to Edmunds, the Saturn Aura has "antilock disc brakes, traction control and the OnStar emergency communications system," along with "[f]ront-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags." Cars.com says, "The Aura doesn't skimp on safety provisions." Comfort-oriented features help bulk up the Aura’s safety record, adds Cars.com. With the "steering wheel telescoping adjustment," you can find the appropriate distance from the airbag—a major safety concern. You can add "power-adjustable pedals" as well, reports ConsumerGuide. ConsumerGuide remarks that visibility in the Saturn Aura is "just OK," when it comes to looking "dead astern and to the right-rear," though there is "no problem otherwise." ConclusionThe 2009 Saturn Aura is a safe vehicle with good crash-test scores and all the expected safety features. 2009 SATURN AURA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "fine-looking mid-size family sedan” ConsumerGuide: "mostly handy and intuitive" controls Edmunds: "the 2009 Saturn Aura is a well-rounded midsize sedan with sufficient levels of style" According to TheCarConnection.com's ...

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Other Choices:

The Volkswagen Passat is in the same size class as the 2009 Saturn Aura and offers a tightly constructed cabin with a great look and feel. Head-to-head, the 2009 Aura is decidedly sportier in feel than the Hyundai Sonata or the Toyota Camry, more along the lines of the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Ford Fusion. While the sophistication of the Hyundai Sonata has improved dramatically, it is not quite the equal of the Aura. The Toyota Camry is the sales leader in this class. The latest Camry, introduced in 2007 alongside the Saturn Aura, has its merits, but also its faults. There are quality issues with this Toyota; to keep costs down, the interior of this generation of Camry exhibits some inexpensive-looking pieces.

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