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suspension and the more powerful engine. Available interior colors in the XR were tan and grey leather (available in the XE), along with the XR-specific black or Morocco Brown leather. Cloth was standard. Other standard features included the Advanced Audio Package, 18 inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior door handles, and remote vehicle start. Given the 2007 Saturn Aura's European roots—the car's chassis was also used for the Saab 9-3. The Aura also used hydraulic power steering (V-6 models only) that provided more feedback and a more linear feel than the fussy electric power-assist units. For 2009, an entry level XR became available. It included the 17 inch 10 spoke alloy wheels available on the XE and the 2.4 L
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over previous Saturns. Other improvements include reduced road noise, attributed to the fact that this model doesn't use polymer body panels like its predecessors, in addition to the extensive soundproofing GM added to car, and the triple-pane front windows and windshield. The Aura also garnered praise for its value, as it was noted that an Aura XE loaded up with certain options cost less at the time than the standard MSRP of the
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Reception to the Aura was generally positive. The Aura was described as the best looking sedan to come out of GM in quite a while. The Aura was also praised for its performance. The Aura has been described as "the best Saturn yet", and fit and finish and ride quality are regarded as greatly improved
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engine mated to an electric motor/generator and the 4T45-E four-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain was rated at 164 hp (122 kW) and 159 lb⋅ft (216 N⋅m) of torque. The electric motor/generator augmented the gasoline engine during launch and under wide-open throttle. The
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All Aura models came standard with folding side mirrors and side marker lights. The design of the Aura Special appearance pieces included an integrated radio antenna in the rear window, a chrome appearance package available on XR models, standard 17 inch wheels with five-spoke wheel covers and
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Despite this, the Aura has a few criticisms. The Aura's interior has been criticized for using cheap materials. Also, the steering wheel has been criticized for being too big for some drivers and that rear headroom was tight when equipped with the optional sunroof. The Aura was also criticized for
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GM passenger car to use the new Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission featured TAPshift, which allowed the driver to manually select gears by using paddles located behind the steering wheel. The Aura XR was the performance-oriented version with a taut, but not harsh,
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The interior of the Aura also marked a new interior direction for Saturn, moving to a more European-style interior. The design of the interior of the Aura differed from that of the Ion, which was highly criticized. On the upscale XR model, the interior came with an option for saddle leather and
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and Saturn Aura from model years 2007 through 2010 equipped with four-speed automatic transmissions. The problem is a condition that could make cars roll when in park. The recall affects 426,240 in the United States, 40,029 in Canada and 7,572 in other markets.
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The Aura was part of a product rejuvenation for Saturn, intended to make the brand profitable and competitive with European imports. Reaction to the Aura was positive, both in terms of reviews and sales. The Saturn Aura was the 2007 North American
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prize for 2007. As a result, Saturn sent a copy of the award to select customers who bought an Aura before it was awarded. The Aura also won Canadian's Motoring Television's 2007 car of the year award,
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being noisy over bumps and its lack of a rear armrest and head restraint, and that the push button controls on the steering wheel cannot be operated while holding the wheel. Robert Cumberford of
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paddle shifters, as well as an option for back seat radio controls. Despite being praised for its design and fit and finish, the Aura's interior was criticized for using cheap materials.
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6-speed automatic with TAPshift as standard equipment. This improved overall performance and increased fuel economy to 22 miles per US gallon (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg
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P225/50R17 all-season tires on XE models, and standard 18 inch machined aluminum 14-spoke wheels on the XR with high-performance Goodyear Eagle LS2 P225/50R18 T tires.
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V6 with VVT, rated at 252 hp (188 kW) at 6200 rpm and 251 lb⋅ft (340 N⋅m) of torque at 3100 rpm. This engine was first used in the
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The Aura was discontinued after the 2010 model year, along with the Saturn division itself — with a second-generation Aura based on the
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Prior to the shutdown of Saturn, General Motors said that they would introduce a new hybrid system in summer 2010.
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The Saturn Aura Green Line was eligible for a $ 1300 US Federal tax credit, as well as several state tax credits.
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subsidiary over a single generation from 2006 to 2009. The car launched one year before the seventh generation
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is a four-door, five-passenger front engine/front-wheel drive mid-sized sedan manufactured and marketed by
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and marks its third use in a North American GM car. With this 3.6 L engine, the Aura was the first
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name for the production vehicle, the concept vehicle proved popular and the name was retained.
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The Aura XR's standard features included automatic climate control, remote vehicle start,
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6-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift. The 3.6L VVT with 18" wheels was optional.
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system. It rode on the XE's suspension. It was sold from late March 2007 to 2010.
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claimed that the Aura is a good car watered down by GM's cost cutting department.
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The Aura XR was the top-line Aura model. The XR was fitted with the 3.6 L
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On September 21, 2012. General Motors recalled 473,841 vehicles involving the
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4-speed automatic. For 2009 the standard 4-cylinder was mated to GM's all new
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four-wheel disc brakes, steering wheel audio controls, universal home remote,
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in January 2005, followed by the production model which debuted at the 2006
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due to be released. The Insignia subsequently became the fifth-generation
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Green Line as the second vehicle in Saturn's lineup incorporating GM's
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The base version was the Aura XE. Equipped with the 3.5 L VVT V6 (
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stability control, backseat audio controls, heated seats, six airbags,
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Automobile Magazine: By Design, Robert Cumberford, December 2006 issue
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Aura Green Line had an EPA estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg
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As in the Vue, the Aura Green Line was equipped with the 2.4L
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with a V6. The Aura finished fourth out of six places in a
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The concept used a 252 hp (186 kW) 3.6 L
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Index

Saturn Aura Hybrid
Hyundai Aura

Saturn
General Motors
Model years
Kansas City, Kansas
United States
Designer
Class
Midsize car
Body style
sedan
Layout
Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform
GM Epsilon platform
Chevrolet Malibu
Fiat Croma
Opel Signum
Opel Vectra C
Pontiac G6
Saab 9-3
Engine
gasoline
LE5
I4
LZ4
V6
LY7

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