2008 Saturn Aura - Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 saturn aura Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Regular leather upholstery is optional on the XE, while Aura XR buyers can opt for two-tone "Moroccan" leather. Powertrains and Performance: Three drivetrain options are available on the front-wheel-drive Saturn Aura. Standard on the Aura XE is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated for 160 hp and 169 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard. Fuel economy for the base XE is 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway. Optional on the XE is a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 219 hp and 219 lb-ft of torque. It, too, is coupled to a four-speed automatic. The upscale Saturn Aura XR comes with a... |
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2008 Saturn Aura Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The driver's door armrest feels like it's about to come loose each time its indentation is grasped to pull the door shut, and the ceiling-mounted sunroof controls flex into the headliner with each touch. There are rough plastic edges on the glove box, front door pockets and a dash storage cubby, as well as questionable faux stitching accents on the door armrests. The Aura also fails to include basic features like grab handles, and there's no center armrest for rear passengers. Combined, these issues give the interior an undeveloped, pre-production feel. It's all the more startling when you... |
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2008 Saturn Aura Green Line Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It saves gas by shutting off the engine when the car comes to a stop and charges the hybrid battery pack through regenerative braking technology. When more power is needed, the electric motor/generator can supplement the gas engine. Exterior Few styling cues differentiate the Aura Green Line from conventional Auras, which means the stylish, well-proportioned looks carry over. There are hybrid badges on the front doors and trunklid, and the Green Line is fitted with 16-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires. Interior As on the outside, few details distinguish the... |
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2008 Saturn Aura Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Under the Hood The new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine drives a four-speed automatic transmission. The entry-level 3.5-liter V-6 also teams with a four-speed automatic and produces 219 horsepower. The XR, meanwhile, has a 252-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 that's coupled to a six-speed automatic. The six-speed has a clutchless-manual mode and steering-wheel-mounted shift levers; the four-speed does not. The Aura is equipped with conventional hydraulic steering. While GM's electric steering brings some efficiency to versions of the G6, it draws mixed reviews for function and steering feel, even when... |
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Review: 2008 Saturn Aura Green LineSource: MSN Autos...I sometimes experienced in earlier Toyota and Honda hybrid cars as the electric power mixed with the engine power.The Aura has more headroom than a Prius and standard, one-year, complimentary OnStar emergency notification system that neither the Prius nor Civic offers.But I wonder if the Aura hybrid has enough of the hybrid qualities that lure buyers—basically, a high-tech nature and top fuel economy.Inside, on the Aura dashboard, there was no big, dynamic graphic to illustrate the power modes as there is in the Prius.And during my test drive, I only managed 22 miles a gallon. Frankly, I... |
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2008 saturn aura hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...A sunroof is a stand-alone option. Powertrains and Performance: The Aura Green Line features a small electric motor that starts the 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and adds small amounts of power under high load conditions. The gasoline engine produces 164 hp by itself, and a net 169 hp when aided by the electric motor. Unlike other hybrid setups, the Green Line offers full electric propulsion only up to about 3 mph -- the Altima and Camry hybrids can get up to almost 30 mph. Subsequently, city gas mileage is unimpressive. Revised fuel economy ratings for 2008 stand at 24 mpg city and... |
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2008 Saturn Aura OverviewSource: CarGurus...Comfort and convenience features include full power accessories, cruise control, air conditioning, OnStar, a six-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with an auxiliary MP3 audio input, and a power driver seat. The upscale XR trim adds several luxury and performance enhancements.Both Aura trims, XE and XR, come standard with a myriad of safety features, including ABS, traction control stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags front and rear head airbags, passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, front seatbelt pretensioners, and a tire pressure monitor. Consumers have been very pleased... |
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