2007 Saturn Aura Consumer Reviews Page 6

Outstanding

Written by: Dominic on 10/24/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have had the Saturn Aura XR model for about 2 weeks and I just love it. I traded in a 2002 Lincoln LS for this car and I would rate this car better then the Licoln. It is fun to drive and very comfortable. It is white with the black leather interior. I have not used the paddle shifters as of yet, but I am looking forward to it. The gas mileage is better then the Lincoln so far. I am getting about 25 miles to a gallon in mixed driving compared to the 19 to 21 with the Lincoln and I can use regular fuel not premium. If anyone is looking for a fun car this is the one.

Favorite Features

It is a well constructed car and quiet. I like the get up and go this car has when I need it. My wife and I are both tall and we have more then enough room and room to spare.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the gas mileage, but with the size engine (3.6) should I expect more then what I am getting?

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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My 3rd Saturn

Written by: Saul Cruz on 10/18/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is my 3rd Saturn, since they began in 1990. I love this car. I can rest assured that it will start the next morning.

Favorite Features

I love the sleek exterior and interior design.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing I have found depressing about the Aura is that Saturn left a bad vibration in the engine. At idle, it shakes and surges a bit, unlike the quiet smoothness engine of the Camrys. Maybe it's a bad design of motor mounts. We purchased the Aura and a Toyota Camry in one week, let's see...

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Love my Aura XR

Written by: drwilsc on 10/14/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have had my Aura XR for about 6 weeks. The 3.6L engine is very powerful and provides nice acceleration both off the line and on highways. The TAP-shift auto-manual is neat and fun to play with. The seats are comfortable. It handles crisply, like a German sports sedan. The ride is firm but not harsh. The stereo has a nice sound quality, also has available XM radio. The trunk is adequate.

Favorite Features

The powerful 252-hp 3.6L engine Secutiry of OnStar, free the first year.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel economy could be better, perhaps via cylinder deactivation. The interior door panels are a bit plain.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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I'm impressed

Written by: Great Aura XR on 10/11/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I took some time to write this review to help evaluate this car. I've got 4000 miles on it and can't be happier. Driving it is wonderfully fun.

Favorite Features

The engine. The responsive ride and handling. The safety features. XM radio and the stereo.

Suggested Improvements

A bigger trunk.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Rethink American is so true

Written by: jsurgener on 10/10/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Great car I never thought of myself as a Saturn person, but the first time I drove this car I loved it. Honda, Toyota and VW don't even come close to how fun this car is to drive. I test drove all of them and the Aura is the way to go. The Aura got 5 stars in all the crash tests except for a 4 star on rollover.

Favorite Features

Sunroof, OnStar, performance

Suggested Improvements

A little better gas mileage

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Fun, Fast, and Fierce!

Written by: MM on 10/03/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I've been test driving cars for months now and taking the wheel at many varities of autos. The Aura was by far my favorite, so I took the plunge the other night after seeing the massive rebates put out. I have a feeling I will not regret it. I have a grey/black leather combo with multiple add on features (including the Panoramic Roof) and have loved every mile. It's quiet, feels sturdy and tight on the road. The mileage is OK, but it's a V6! The exterior is fierce with the alloys and leds. I love the interior lighting and read-ability and user friendliness of the panels. If you're going to do a midsized sedan, do it right and get an Aura fully loaded for less than a mediocre Camry/Accord.

Favorite Features

Panoramic roof, remote start, OnStar, no-hands phone, steering wheel controls, lighting, leather, heated seats, alloy rims, quiet/safe ride, user-friendliness of everything!

Suggested Improvements

None thus far. It's a fantastic car for the money and model-size it's targeted to.

10 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Love my Aura

Written by: Debbie on 09/26/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have had my Saturn Aura XE now for 1 month. I cannot say enough about it. It is beautiful to look at, fun to drive and well worth the value for the price. No one can believe that its a Saturn. Everybody that looks at it says "Thats a Saturn? Saturn sure has come a long way." I don't understand that because I previously owned an Ion and loved it as well.

Favorite Features

Morocan Brown leather interior. All of the chrome details it has. The 18" wheels, and of course the sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Make a larger glove box, it isn't deep enough. Better gas mileage, I drive around town all the time and get approx. 17 miles per gallon.A better sounding stereo, it just doesn't have as much bass as I like.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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From BMW to Saturn--with pleasure

Written by: usaroxs on 09/25/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I have driven BMWs since 1992 and I thought I would never buy an American car. I saw an Aura at a picnic, parked along the side of the road and I thought it looked liked an Lexus. I couldn't believe it was a Saturn. I drove down to the dealership on Sunday and owned my new 3.6L XR, fully loaded Aura on Monday. I continue to hear from people that they can't believe that a BMW enthusiast could switch to Saturn--but it only takes one ride and a price difference of over 20,000 between the two cars to convince everyone that this was a wise choice. I'm impressed with the comfort, quiet ride and accessories. There are more accessories available than I could get in a BMW 5 series.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is the XM Radio, 5 disk changer sound system. I can't get enough of XM. I'm also impressed with the interior room, particularly for a $25,000 car.

Suggested Improvements

I would put a bit more attention to detail on the interior coverings. The leather seats are fantastic and very comfortable, but the doors need some more attention. I agree with Edmunds that GM should consider a rear armrest when there are two passengers in the back.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Tough to beat

Written by: gvreid on 09/21/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bought the fully loaded version. Absolutely love this car, particularly on long highway drives. Effortless power and great passing ability. Great value for the money. Very classy and sporty at the same time. My wife wants to trade cars with me. No deal.

Favorite Features

Love those 18 inch wheels, classy looking interior. Electronic stability control. Handles nicely on corners at speed.

Suggested Improvements

The power driver seat would benefit from having two memory positions. It is a pain to reset the seat after my much shorter wife has been driving my car. The front passenger seat would benefit from lumbar support and an overhead handle to help passengers exit the car.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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For the money cannot beat

Written by: Jim Gould on 09/20/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought my XR new. went to buy a BMW 328i and left with the Aura. I love almost everything about the car including, XM radio, OnStar, sunroof, rear audio system and quality leather. My biggest 2 complaints are the 6 speed auto needs to be reprogrammed as sometimes it takes too much effort to downshift. Second the mixed gas mileage is terrible. 16-17 mpg in mixed driving. However, if you look at the price verse what you get overall it is the best sedan on the market. I would recommend.

Favorite Features

XM radio, OnStar, sunroof, quality leather

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage and gear shift schedule

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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