What is the Saturn Aura?
The Aura was a midsize four-door sedan in Saturn’s range. It brought the brand back to the family-sedan class after the L-Series and used GM’s Epsilon platform, reflecting Saturn’s growing use of shared GM engineering.
The Aura’s range included petrol versions, an E85-capable flex-fuel option in the United States and a Green Line hybrid. The hybrid paired a petrol engine with electric assistance.
Generations, engines and power
The first-generation Aura ran from 2007 to 2009. Its engines ranged from 2.4 L to 3.6 L. United States versions included petrol, E85 flex-fuel and hybrid options; Canadian versions used petrol.
How economical is the Saturn Aura?
The best combined EPA rating is 29 MPG, and the lowest listed United States consumption is 8.1 L/100 km under the EPA test. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 8.2 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle procedure. These tests use different methods, so compare each figure within its own market.
Where was the Saturn Aura sold?
The Aura was sold in the United States and Canada. It arrived as Saturn increasingly drew on GM’s shared vehicle platforms, while the marque continued to maintain its own identity within the company.
Questions and answers
Was the Saturn Aura a sedan?
Yes. It was a midsize four-door sedan.
When was the Saturn Aura sold?
Its first generation ran from 2007 to 2009. United States figures extend through 2010, while Canadian figures run through 2009.
Did the Aura have a hybrid version?
Yes. The United States range included a Green Line hybrid alongside petrol and E85 flex-fuel versions.
What is the Aura’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating is 29 MPG, with a lowest listed EPA consumption of 8.1 L/100 km.