Up front, the sedan features bold projector-beam trapezoidal headlamps flanked by a new rendition of the Saturn chrome bar, which features the division's logo displayed more prominently. The front fascia has a distinctive mesh grille and circular fog lamps. Horizontal hood extractors punctuate the concept's styling, while also helping to cool the engine compartment.
The Saturn Aura's profile is meant to be muscular and powerful, with 19-inch, polished alloy wheels pushed to the corners, resulting in short overhangs. Accenting the wheels and low-profile Z-rated tires are muscular wheel flares, along with side rockers with rearward-swept feature lines and a high belt line. Side markers are said to reflect the vehicle's European influence.
At the rear of the vehicle, the LED taillamps contribute to the vehicle's four-corner lighting design. Other key styling elements include the rear fascia, with a trapezoidal central exhaust, chrome bar and rear spoiler.
''The interior of the Saturn Aura reflects our vision of future Saturn vehicles,'' says Dave Rand, GM executive-director of interiors. ''It combines sophisticated elegance with plenty of passenger comfort. The highly refined details in this concept convey a sense of craftsmanship and affluence.''
Courtesy of its long wheelbase, Aura will have a lot of room for occupants (especially in the back) and should deliver a smooth, comfortable ride. That's certainly the case with the other GM models that use the same architecture, namely Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Opel/Vauxhall Vectra and Signum, and Pontiac G6, among others.
The vehicle's interior roominess is heightened by the large windshield -- a result of the steeply raked A-pillar -- and the panoramic roof, which features four sliding glass panels to create a convertible-style open-air driving experience.
Backing up the sporty appearance of the Saturn Aura is a 250-horsepower 3.6L DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing. It sends the power to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with manual tap up/tap down shift controls.
''From their introduction,'' says Lajdziak, ''Saturn vehicles have garnered a reputation for being fun to drive, as well as being safe to drive, The Saturn Aura takes the qualities Saturn is known for up a few notches and combines them in a sophisticated, great-looking package.''
And of course it will be sold in the famous Saturn atmosphere.
photo:Saturn
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At the rear of the vehicle, the LED taillamps contribute to the vehicle's four-corner lighting design. Other key styling elements include the rear fascia, with a trapezoidal central exhaust, chrome bar and rear spoiler.
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Courtesy of its long wheelbase, Aura will have a lot of room for occupants (especially in the back) and should deliver a smooth, comfortable ride. That's certainly the case with the other GM models that use the same architecture, namely Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Opel/Vauxhall Vectra and Signum, and Pontiac G6, among others.
The vehicle's interior roominess is heightened by the large windshield -- a result of the steeply raked A-pillar -- and the panoramic roof, which features four sliding glass panels to create a convertible-style open-air driving experience.
Backing up the sporty appearance of the Saturn Aura is a 250-horsepower 3.6L DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing. It sends the power to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with manual tap up/tap down shift controls.
''From their introduction,'' says Lajdziak, ''Saturn vehicles have garnered a reputation for being fun to drive, as well as being safe to drive, The Saturn Aura takes the qualities Saturn is known for up a few notches and combines them in a sophisticated, great-looking package.''
And of course it will be sold in the famous Saturn atmosphere.
photo:Saturn
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