2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid
The Saturn Aura was chosen North American Car of the Year for 2007, and with good reason. (Full disclosure: I voted for it.)
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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2008 Saturn Aura 4dr Sdn Green Line Hybrid |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $27575.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1250.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 3 Years/60,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years/160,000 km Corrosion: 3 Years/60,000 km Rust-Through 6 Years/160,000 km Hybrid Component: 8 Years/160,000 km Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/160,000 km includes Courtesy Transportation |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Midsize car |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | LAT |
| Engine Type | Gas Electric I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/- TBD - |
| Fuel System | MFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 164 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 159 @ 5000 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | ME7 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.63 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 8.5 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 6.2 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | - TBD - |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 9.9 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3522 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-link Indep |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.65 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.63 x - TBD - |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code | - TBD - |
| Rear Tire Order Code | - TBD - |
| Spare Tire Order Code | - TBD - |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 6.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | - TBD - |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.2 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 40.4 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 61.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 112.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 190 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.3 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 57.6 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 59.9 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 60.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 12.6 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | - TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 53.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 52.2 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | Aura |
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Bright bodyside mouldings | |
| Bright chrome window mouldings | |
| Body-colour rocker mouldings | |
| Automatic halogen headlamps | |
| Side repeater marker lamps | |
| LED tail lamps | |
| Body-colour folding pwr heated mirrors | |
| Solar-Ray tinted glass | |
| Acoustic laminated windshield, laminated side glass | |
| Speed sensitive variable intermittent flat blade windshield wipers | |
| Front license plate mounting provisions (Included for vehicles shipped to BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON) | |
| Body-colour door handles | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Cloth bucket seats w/driver manual lumbar, seat back map pockets | |
| Pwr driver seat height adjuster | |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/(2) outboard adjustable head restraints | |
| Front centre console w/sliding armrest, dual bin storage, 12V pwr outlet, (2) front & (2) rear cupholders, centre floor shifter | |
| Carpeted front/rear floor mats | |
| Tilt/telescopic steering column | |
| 3-spoke steering wheel w/cruise controls | |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer & fuel gauges | |
| Hybrid instrumentation w/auto stop, fuel economy meter | |
| Cluster mounted driver info centre w/outside temp, oil life monitor, user programable features & messages centre | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Pwr windows w/driver express-up/down, rear passenger lockout | |
| Programmable pwr door locks w/lockout protection, delayed locking | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Cruise control | |
| OnStar in vehicle communications system & assistance service w/1-year of Safe & Sound Plan, Turn by Turn navigation capable (TBT requires upgrade to Directions & Connections. Availability impacted by some geographic/cellular limitations, Advisor Assisted Routing available.) | |
| Vehicle theft-deterrent w/electronic immobilizer | |
| Content theft | |
| Pwr remote trunk release | |
| Auto climate control air conditioning | |
| Rear window defogger | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: digital clock, RDS, speed-controlled volume, auxiliary input jack, seek & scan, auto tone, TheftLock | |
| XM Satellite radio-inc: up to 120 channels of coast to coast digital music, news, sports, talk, comedy *Includes (3) free trial months beyond which service fees apply* | |
| (6) speakers | |
| Rear window antenna grid | |
| (2) auxiliary pwr outlets | |
| Dual extendable visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | |
| Delayed entry lighting, theatre dimming, dual front courtesy/reading lamps, centre dome lamp w/integrated dual rear reading lamps, accent lighting on console & interior door handles | |
| Cargo net | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.4L MFI I4 hybrid engine | |
| 4-speed automatic hybrid transmission | |
| Brake transmission shift interlock | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| Maintenance free battery w/rundown protection | |
| 4-wheel independent active suspension | |
| StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system w/panic brake assist | |
| P215/60R16 touring all-season BSW tires | |
| Tire inflation kit | |
| 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke aluminum styled wheels | |
| Electric assist variable effort steering | |
| Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes | |
| Single stainless steel exhaust system w/chrome tip | |
| SAFETY | |
| Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes | |
| Dual stage frontal & side-impact airbags w/passenger sensing system | |
| Front/rear head curtain side airbags | |
| Front 3-point height-adjustable safety belts, pretensioners w/load limiter tensioner | |
| (3) rear 3-point safety belts | |
| LATCH system for child safety seats in (3) rear seating positions | |
| Rear door child lock | |
| Brake transmission shift interlock | |
| StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system w/panic brake assist | |
| Internal manual trunk entrapment release handle | |
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