2008 Saturn Aura Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
20 - 25 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(92 Total Reviews)
Best Car I ever Had
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is my 4th Saturn car and I loved them all never a problem. I now have the 2008 Aura XR and we just love this car.Very comfortable to drive the stereo system is a delight for a great sound. Leather seats are very comfortable and in our cold climate the heated seats are just great. Gas milage is acceptable and the 6 cylinder engine a dream to drive.
Favorite Features
1-sun roof- 2-sound system- 3 leather seats heated.
Suggested Improvements
arm rest front seat should have a lock position.
Nice looking but rides like a buckboard.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I look the style and looks of my Aura. However it rides like a buckboard at around 55 mph. Had it back to the dealer when I frist got it over and over. They were never able to resolve the issue. And the left compartment will not stay closed they also worked on it over and over. I just don't use it. I drive a lot of highway miles 40,000 a year so most times I am over the 55 mph's were the bumpy ride is. Dealership has been a disappointment. I was also a little shocked to see how much value the car had lost in one year.
Favorite Features
Like like the sun roof and the volume, speed .... controls located on the wheel.
Suggested Improvements
Fine out why the cars does not have a smooth ride. And put American made tires on the car. After all it is an American car right?
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great mileage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is the best car I have ever owned. I get 34.5 mpg. hwy and 27.5 in the city. The only negative I would mention is that it makes a rubbing sound when backing up and the dealer told me that is standard.
Favorite Features
Customer conviences; adjustable arm rest, get storage, additional info on the steering wheel, great trunk space, and most importantly comfort.
Suggested Improvements
None
Saturn Aura 2009
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Saturn Aura is a great car. Handles really well and moves well on the highway. Very quiet when going very fast. Interior leather looks great.
Favorite Features
Two-tone leather
Suggested Improvements
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Fantastic Automobile
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
We purchased this car for my wife in May of 2008. A life long Honda/Toyota owner, she pursued test driving those makes. Accords, Civics, Corollas, Nissans, she test drove them all, often several times. She came away unsatisfied with all of them for one reason or another (style, driving experience, interior quality.) Then, on the way to test drive yet another Accord (YAWN) she saw an Aura on the road and that was that. The car's beauty, performance, engineering, and price were absolutely second to none. Perfect car. People offer positive comments about the car often...
Favorite Features
Incredibly quiet and smooth ride. The quality interior is beautifully designed and laden with features. The engine feels like a V6 and gets great fuel economy. Our color combo, shadow grey exterior with light grey/nickel silver accented interior is simply striking. Car has a great s
Suggested Improvements
None
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Mixed Emotions
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I'm about 8000 miles in now. It has great performance. I get compliments on the looks of the car (one lady thought it was a Lincoln MKS). The interior still baffles me. For the most part, it's quiet and comfortable, but the plastics are a bit cheap. The traction control switch is under the armrest, the heated seat buttons are down low on the side of the seat, and the side mirror switches are too far away. These all need to be re-positioned so they are easier to get to. And who still puts an emergency brake pedal on the floor? I had a bad rattle, which ended up being a bad weld on the sunroof bracket. Dealer fixed it under warranty.
Favorite Features
Engine and transmission are very smooth. The heated seats warm up quickly. The remote start is great. Looks more upscale.
Suggested Improvements
Allow heated seats to come on with remote start. Move the emergency brake to a handle in the center console area. Add a dead pedal and rear center armrest. Of course, since Saturn is eventually going away, these are all probably moot points.
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
Pleasantly suprised.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
From the moment I test drove this car till now I have loved every single moment. The acceleration is peppy for a 4 cylinder. The suspension is great, and the car feels really solid. I'm glad I spent the extra money for this car over the Astra.
Favorite Features
I love the engine, the exterior looks, the sound system, and the quiet interior.
Suggested Improvements
My only suggestion is to increase visibility when looking over your shoulders for cars in adjacent lanes.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I'll get my first speeding ticket soon!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My wife and I agree - this car will get us each our first ticket! It is very zippy. Love the exterior chrome finishes and LED lights. Very comfortable and safe feeling. Enjoy the XM radio and OnStar feaures, like turn by turn navigation. We also own an 08 Vue and have been extremely happy with it.
Favorite Features
-XM Radio -LED Lights -Chrome -Powerful Engine -Currently averaging 26mpg in City
Suggested Improvements
Cloth seats show lint and hair very easily. Some plastic finishes are cheap feeling.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
GREAT.....But
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
First let me say that I love this car! It is the first new car that I have purchased and I am so happpy with it! For the most part. It looks great! I love the styling on the exterior and interior. It is fun to drive, responds well and looks way more expensive than it is. I wasn't able to find the color of car with all the features that I wanted so maybe if I did I would give it 100% but as it stands I can really only give it 92%. And here is why. Now depending on what you are used to the interior materials will look cheap or ok. I think the hard plastic looks cheap. And there isn't a gear indicator anywhere. The interior lights are orange which is hard to see when sunlight hits it.
Favorite Features
The looks, it turns on a dime and it gets really good gas milage for being a V6 (although the response time could be slightly better. By bf has a Nissan Maxima and I can really tell the difference in the acceleration betwn his V6 and mine). LOVE the safety features! All in all I think it is great!
Suggested Improvements
But in a gear indicator light, change the interior moldings from the cheap plastic, have a longer warrenty and the need assist grips above the doors. Oh and a bigger glove box. The manual barely fits!
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
very very happy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
After looking at and test driving several new vehicles I decided on the Saturn Aura 4 door XE. I am very, very happy with my choice. great ride, fuel economy and looks. no problems at all so far. I have put on 5,000 trouble free miles.
Favorite Features
Looks, ride and comfort. love the X-M radio and sun roof.very large trunk.
Suggested Improvements
no complaints yet
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