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#51 of 1463 ya by vanman1 Apr 07, 2005 (11:24 am)
Aura will have a base VVT 2.4L 170hp and the VVT 3.6L 230-250hp V6.   I read somewhere recently, Saturns will only have OHC engines going forward also.   In my humble estimation, Aura will be substantially more refined that Malibu. Hopefully I am right because I look at the car as a possible replacement for my Intrigue also.
#52 of 1463 Malibu is good - Hope Aura is better by aristotle Apr 12, 2005 (5:05 pm)
I recently rented a Chevy Classic from Budget. Didn't know that such a car existed until I rented it. Is Classic the same as the Malibu? It had plenty of power, plenty of room and a refined ride. What it lacked, in comparison with my Maxima, is a steady steering. You don't get the feeling that your car tires are gripping the road. You always worry if your car would stray into the adjacent lane. On my Maxima I feel so confident when driving because the tires grip the road so well and the steering is very steady.   I hope on that score Aura in an improvement over the Malibu. If only it rides quietly and its steering is steady I am going to buy one. The car looks fabulous in and out otherwise. Replies to this message: corvette (Apr 12, 2005 5:39 pm)
#53 of 1463 Re: Malibu is good - Hope Aura is better [aristotle] by corvette Apr 12, 2005 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: aristotle (Apr 12, 2005 5:05 pm) The Classic is the old Malibu. Reports indicate the current model is much improved over the one you rented. The Classic has the 2.2L Ecotec four-cylinder.
#54 of 1463 2.2L by vanman1 Apr 14, 2005 (7:24 am)
If you like the old "Classic", try a new Malibu. Much better car.   The 2.4L will be much better power wise for a car this size.
#55 of 1463 Status of this car by fbcjr Apr 28, 2005 (8:19 am)
Are there any insiders with any knowledge as to what's happening with this car? It's probably the first non-Cadillac or Corvette GM car I have ever considered buying. I'd be willing to wait for it if it faithfully keeps the look of the concept, has the 3.6L V6 at least 250 hp, AND comes in at a price (with options) that is competitive with the G35 and Acura TL. A tall order, most likely, but that is what it takes to compete in the near-luxury market today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good news.
#56 of 1463 fbcjr by navigator89 Apr 29, 2005 (5:23 am)
I don't really think the Saturn Aura will compete in the near luxury market. It doesn't carry enough brand prestige, reliability and build quality are still in question.   The Saturn Aura is directed toward high end Toyota Camrys, Honda Accords, Nissan Altima/Maximas, and the Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan.   You can bet the Aura will be cheaper than the TL and G35. After all, it is nothing but a midsize GM car. I do think the Aura is Saturn's best car ever, and it is a worthy opponent to the class leaders. The interior is great, too bad they couldn't apply a similar treatment to ugly Malibu's dash.
#57 of 1463 fbcjr by vanman1 Apr 29, 2005 (6:06 am)
The Aura will get the 3.6L as the V6, that's a done deal. Whether it's tuned for 240 or 250hp is yet to be seen. From what I have read, the interior will be kept as close to the show car as possible. Saturn is going up market, no doubt about that now. The SKY and Aura are both much nicer cars than anything Saturn has ever put out and the VUE is suppose to get an all new interior and face lift for 2006.   No not Acura levels, but VW or Opel like for sure.
#58 of 1463 Saturn Booster by alpha01 Apr 29, 2005 (8:08 am)
I have high hopes for Saturn, I hope GM can pull this off like they did with the Cadillac renaissance. There's a huge amount of moving and shaking going on in this particular segment, and GM needs a hit that will sell without HUGE incentives. The Aura may be just the car to do it, if: 1) the overall quality of the vehicle is kept high 2) the interior is well thought out and efficiently packaged 3) the vehicles retains the concept's eye-catching styling 4) the 3.6L DOHC engine is available at the same price points as Accord and Altima V6s, for example.   In the next year, there is formidable competition: the new Sonata is about to debut and just may end up really shaking things up, theres the Fusion/Milan which are both attractive, seemingly high quality, and ride on chassis that feature a great ride/handling compromise (though engines are nothing that impressive), the next generation Camry is rumored to debut slightly early, in Spring of 2006, the new Altima will debut a few months after that....   Very interesting, indeed.   ~alpha
#59 of 1463 Near Luxury by fbcjr Apr 29, 2005 (11:53 am)
Thanks for the responses navigator89 and vanman1. Your logic is sound, but the concept sure looked like a near-luxury model. If the production is a Camry, Accord, Maxima fighter, I highly doubt it will keep that sweet-looking leather and all of the metal (or metal-look) accents (like those on the pockets on the back of the seats). That would be too bad. It's my understanding that the 3.6L is in the CTS, so I assume the motor qualifies as near luxury in quality. I'm just not sure I'd be interested in this car if it dispenses with all of the luxurious-looking goodness of the concept. Shouldn't Chevy be the brand that competes with the Toyota, Honda, and Nissan monikers, or has GM given up on ever achieving that goal with Chevy?
#60 of 1463 Things on Aura that I am concerned about by aristotle Apr 30, 2005 (7:05 am)
All these days I used to feel that bigger the engine the better. But with gas prices likely to go up again and stay there ( from what I am reading in magazines and newspapers ) perhaps the Aura also needs a fuel efficient engine to attract more buyers.   The car's exterior no doubt looks good, even grand! Interior looks upscale. My concerns at this point are fuel efficiency, a quiet cabin and a steady steering. I keep harping on steady steering because in order to attract buyers of Japanese cars you need to be good on that front. I don't know if a steady steering is a function of the steering column, the weight of the car, the tires, or all three.   The Aura will be a winner if they concentrate on those 3 things besides offering a big trunk space and air bags everywhere - front, side , top, bottom .. just kidding .. you know what I mean!

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