"Here's a roadster done the Saturn way," said Jill Lajdziak, vice president of Saturn Sales, Service and Marketing. "We've been offering a different kind of car since our creation and now we are showing off a car the world has never seen — a stirring, open-air roadster that is an equal mix of fun and function. People can take their friends along and easily talk as they go."
A versatile seating package allows the Sky to convert easily from a two-place to four-place seating. The extra seats in the rear stow away underneath the tonneau cover when not in use.
The Saturn Sky also provides easy entry and exit. On this concept, Saturn continues with a unique feature to the brand — a rear access door on the driver's side. This application is borrowed from today's Saturn coupe, the only vehicle in the market that has this innovation.
"This concept vehicle is extremely important," Smith added. "We want to infuse Saturn design with even more daring and verve, continuing some of the brand's signature cues."
Saturn's design philosophy is honest, friendly and intuitive, according to Smith. The "honest" design comes through in that the vehicle clearly communicates its intended use and functionality.
Saturn's signature upswept lines define the exterior, creating an inviting and friendly look. A continuous upswept line follows the hood cutline embraces the headlamps, and a wide, low front air intake is positioned underneath.