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2008 Saturn Sky Overview

Likes:

  • Quick steering and responsive handling
  • Red Line delivers awesome acceleration without lag
  • The uncompromised design is still a treat to look at

Dislikes:

  • Seats lack comfort and support
  • Awkward driving position and ergonomics
  • Lack of interior storage
  • Manual top mechanism could be much simpler
  • Cargo space limited with top down

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com looked to some of the best automotive resources to put together this review covering the 2008 Saturn Sky. TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven both Sky models on familiar roads as well as especially demanding routes and ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The Saturn Sky was a new model for the 2007 model year, but it will take much longer than a year for the styling impact of the Sky Saturn to diminish. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com simply rave about the exterior of the 2008 Saturn Sky, which is about as dramatically...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Saturn Sky: 2dr Convertible $25,855 / $24,174 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Saturn Sky: 2dr Convertible Red Line $29,785 / $27,848 City: 19
Hwy: 26
2008 Saturn Sky: 2dr Convertible Carbon Flash SE $27,920 / $26,105 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Saturn Sky: 2dr Convertible Red Line Carbon Flash SE $31,180 / $29,153 City: 19
Hwy: 26

Other Choices:

General Motors says that shoppers typically won't consider both the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky, but the comparison is inevitable. The Solstice starts several thousand dollars cheaper than the 2008 Saturn Sky but has more basic appointments; for instance, it doesn't include power windows and locks or keyless entry. But the Solstice, in standard or GXP (equivalent to Red Line) models, offers comparable wind-in-hair performance for less money. Admittedly, the Saturn has a superior interior, with a more attractive instrument panel design and better controls. But nearly all else is the same. Otherwise, the Honda S2000 may be the closest competitor to the Sky Red Line and Solstice GXP; it brings an incredibly rev-happy, 237-horsepower, 2.2-liter VTEC four-cylinder and six-speed manual that doesn't match the Red Line for straight-line performance but beats it for the tactile experience. A quick drive in the Mazda Miata also reveals what's lacking in the base Sky roadster: the basics. The Miata covers all the necessities with a certain tactile charm lacking in the Sky; the shift action, super-direct steering feel, and sound of the modest engine powering the balanced, lightweight roadster are still unbeatable. But for those seeking more power, the torquey Nissan 350Z Roadster is also worth a look.

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