Undoubtedly, the Aura is one of the most beautiful Saturns ever. It's a dramatic departure from the stodgy styling of present and
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| Undoubtedly, the Aura is one of the most beautiful Saturns ever. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
All of the details which define the Aura as a "new" Saturn have been plucked directly off Opel's product lineup. Identical head and tail lamp designs can be found on models like the Astra compact hatchback, while the chrome detailing on the trunk lid is on all Opel products. Even the fenders and wheels are from the German car - they are trademark designs of its high-performance OPC brand.
Clay Dean, director of vehicle design, shed light on Saturn's new styling direction, commenting, "Seven GM design studios from around the world used technology that allowed them to contribute to product designs that will
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| Heavily influenced by European designs, the concept's interior oozes sophistication and class. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Inside, the Aura doesn't have any direct links to Opel, but it is still heavily influenced by European designs. The concept's interior oozes sophistication and class with its rich, chocolate brown Rustica leather sport seats, while the shift-knob, door-panels and steering wheel are finished in the same manner. The dashboard is unlike anything to ever leave a Saturn factory; it's made from soft-touch plastic, accented tastefully with light titanium.