2007 Saturn Aura Consumer Reviews Page 9

Surprises everyone

Written by: DerekTJ on 08/13/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought this for my wife on July 16th, and we have been nothing but overly impressed over the last month we have owned it. I just got back from a lengthy road trip to visit family, and in addition to being a great car to take on a road trip because of its superb merging/passing power, ample room, solid handeling, super smooth, comfy ride, and great stereo, everyone that saw it was impressed, as well... and this is from people who normally drive BMW and Lexus. We got the white XR with the tan leather interior, and it's a sophisticated look that even the teenager it the house thinks is cool. With the sharp European looks and great ride, I feel it's the best kept secret in town.

Favorite Features

The car's sophisticated stying and finish, smooth ride, great power, and the feeling of the steering wheel. Also, having a superb midsize sedan while also not being like every other household on my street that has an Acura TL/TSX (Did I mention I think it's the best kept secret in town?).

Suggested Improvements

Bad cup holders (cannot carry two coffees at once... easily, anyway); don't like the armrest on the driver's side door (too low to rest comfortably on long drives), and no "seek" button on the steering wheel for radio/XM (like I said, very minor stuff!).

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A GM that I am impressed with!

Written by: ryanj1178 on 08/13/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have never been a fan of GM products but they got it right with the Aura. The car has ample power and the handling is decent too. I am not sold on the interior, but overall it is a very capable car.

Favorite Features

V6 is very fast

Suggested Improvements

Make the interior more refined, very cheap looking.

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Kudos to Saturn

Written by: Art on 08/10/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

We love this car. The Morrocan leather highlights this quiet, taut, responsive This car is a fire breather. Previous cars included Pontiac, VW, Nissan, Toyota, Chevy, and Mercury. Nothing comes close to this marvel. As someone who wouldn't have considered a Saturn in the past, the Aura has changed everything. Most of our driving is freeway and the mpg is surprising and excellent - significantly better than the advertized (28/20)- with the cruise on.

Favorite Features

We love the attention-getting appearance, the ability to accelerate at any speed, and the dealer who goes way out of the way to make sure we're satisfied

Suggested Improvements

A middle arm rest in the back seat would be nice.

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Smooth Quiet Ride

Written by: CKapoor on 08/04/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought the XE with the Special Edition package on July 31, 2007. Traded in a Mercedes E320 for it. Never thought I would buy a GM, but this car took the cake. I compared it to an Acura TL (which was a notch above), but the extra 8K did not make sense. Wife and I are both loving it. I hope it holds up in the long run (we are used to Toyota's).

Favorite Features

Smooth quiet ride. Quieter than the E320. Interior with the Morocaan leather is beautiful, so are the 18" wheels. Performance and handling is good. XM and other audio features are great.

Suggested Improvements

Some cheap GM plastic is still there. The cup holder cover does not latch reliably. Have to struggle with it. Brakes are spongy. Car is heavy. Almost same weight as a E320 and heavier than a camry. Mileage should have been better. Audio quality not as good (boomy bass).

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GM finally got it right

Written by: Scott P. Fisher on 07/25/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I just wanted to test drive the Aura as I was happy with my Saturn L-300, but after I did, I fell in love with this car. The extras that came with the Aura, plus the solid ride, quality workmanship, and comfort, quickly sold me.

Favorite Features

Interior design and horsepower

Suggested Improvements

None so far

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Nothing compares in this price range

Written by: Ken Bott on 07/25/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I looked at a lot of cars before choosing the Aura XR. No other car could compare to the XR in this price range. In order to find a comparable car you need to add at least $5,000 to the price tag. This car has awesome performance. Unlike a lot of the competitors products you do not have to be running at redline RPM to feel the power of the car. This car has power to spare at any RPM. The six speed transmission is fantastic and a lot of fun. The transmission is crisp but not jarring. The paddle shifters are a hoot. I have gotten a lot of compliments on the styling of the car. People just can not believe that it is a Saturn. Give the Saturn XR a try. This one is a keeper.

Favorite Features

The performance is great, smooth fast acceleration at any speed. The paddle shifters give you the best of both worlds Automatic and manual transmission. This is a sports car for a family man. A family car that is fun to drive not that you have to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Performance tiers, the tires slip too easily. Memory seat/mirror settings would be nice. It is kind of a pane to have to readjust seats and mirrors when the drivers change.

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First new car purchase and loving it!

Written by: Shana on 07/23/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

After test driving the Accord, Civic, Sentra and reading numerous reviews on other cars, I test drove the Aura and fell in love with it. I've been a GM girl my whole life and am glad that one of the name plates still holds up, even if I wasn't interested in the current Chevy or Pontiac models. This car was unbelievable for the price. A comparable Japanese or German auto would have been $5-10,000 more!

Favorite Features

Steering wheel audio controls, power leather seats, pick up, comfort and luxury at a fraction of the price!

Suggested Improvements

Definitely a better trunk handle. Bigger cup holders.

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Camry Killer

Written by: Girish on 07/19/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I fell in love with the Aura as soon as I saw one on the road. It has a very european finish on its exterior and that caught my eye immediately. I am bored looking at the Japanese sedans on the roads and Aura was a welcome. I got my XE way b4 it won the car of the year award at the auto-show and I was proven right. The car perform very well - particularly on the highways. It is fun to drive and the engine seems to always have some juice left in it no matter what speed you are driving at. Ask a Camry to beat that. Road noise is minimal, and the car steers beautifully on curvy interstate roads. I enjoy my drives on the open road and have clocked 17k miles in 9 months without a whimper. Go Aura.

Favorite Features

Silent interior. Zippy engine

Suggested Improvements

None.

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This is a Saturn?

Written by: Terri G on 07/19/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The car looks and feels more expensive than it is. I've seen people checking it out in parking lots and I even had someone pull up beside me while I was starting it up and start asking me about it. The ride is very comfortable and quiet. I have family members that are in the 6'4-6'6 range and there is plenty of leg room for them.

Favorite Features

100,000 mile warranty a big plus, roominess

Suggested Improvements

Vents for rear seat, upgrade trunk mechanisim, more color choices

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Totally Impressed

Written by: Trainer on 07/18/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

"hey got everything right on the Aura. Although I have only had the car several weeks it continues to impress me. Without a doubt it is the quietest car I have ever owned. Smooth acceleration, quiet precise shifting and a very enjoyable ride. The leather seats are some of the most comfortable I have experienced.The climate control system keeps the cabin very comfortable even during a long drive on a 97 degree day. The 18" alloy wheels and Goodyear Eagle Touring tires provide exceptional handling and a quiet smooth ride. Fit and finish is taken to a new level. The Aura's Euro influenced design and smooth lines create a real head turner.

Favorite Features

Without a doubt the ability to manually shift the 6 speed automatic transmission from the steering column. I also like the remote start feature.

Suggested Improvements

There's not much they can improve on what I consider a really great car, but I'm sure Saturn will come up with something!

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