Saturn

Saturn Relay

Saturn Relay
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The official data lists 11 versions of the Saturn Relay (2005–2007), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2005–2007
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
3.5 L to 3.9 L
Fuels
Petrol, Flex fuel (E85)
Lowest consumption (United States)
12.4 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
12.6 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Saturn Relay?

The Relay was Saturn’s minivan, with sliding side doors and three rows of seating. Its tall cabin and family-focused layout made room for passengers and everyday cargo. The minivan brought Saturn into a vehicle class beyond the smaller cars with which the brand began.

Saturn was created by General Motors as a distinct car company. The Relay shared its basic platform with other GM minivans, while carrying Saturn styling and badging.

Generations and years

The Relay had one generation, sold from 2005 to 2007 in the United States and Canada. It used GM’s GMT201 platform and gave way to the Outlook in Saturn’s range.

Engines and power

The Relay range included petrol V6 engines from 3.5 L to 3.9 L, with flex-fuel versions able to run on gasoline or E85.

How economical is the Saturn Relay?

The EPA’s combined rating reached 19 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 12.4 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure was 12.6 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian test procedures differ, so figures from the two markets are not direct comparisons.

Questions and answers

When was the Saturn Relay sold?

It was sold from 2005 to 2007 in the United States and Canada.

What engines did it have?

The range used 3.5 L to 3.9 L petrol V6 engines, including flex-fuel versions for E85.

What is its official fuel consumption?

The lowest listed rating was 12.4 L/100 km under the US EPA test and 12.6 L/100 km under Canada’s 5-cycle test.

Where was the Relay sold?

It was sold in the United States and Canada.

Relay first generation (2005–2007)

Saturn Relay first generation
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Model codes: GMT201 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2007CLKUP3.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2007500, CLKUP3.9 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2005–2006CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2006CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2005CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2007Minivan3.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle290 g/km
2007Minivan3.9 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle292 g/km
2007Minivan3.9 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automatic16.9 L/100 km 5-cycle270 g/km
2005–2006Minivan3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle311 g/km
2006Minivan3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle290 g/km
2005Minivan3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle297 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.