Used 2009 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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The Aura is a real winner!
Dave, 12/02/2008
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I think Saturn (GM) hit a home run with the Aura. It's sleek in an everyman's kind of way, has more useful gadgets than my toolbox, and the economy is outstanding. On the highway with cruise control at 70, I consistently enjoy 38 mpg; that's darn good in a non-hybrid mid-size sedan. The 2.4 liter 4-banger does just fine and I live in the mountains - of course, I'm not trying to jump every car off the line. The 6 speed automatic is smooth as glass, although with a bit of throttle hestitation - you do have to get used to it. I find the interior to be quite well done and ergonomically laid out. The seat fits me well and has proven quite comfortable on a 6 hour trip. I give Aura an A-.
Handling and turn radius is so bad
Etipton04 , Matthews, NC, 12/01/2019
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have driven countless cars. The inside is luxurious. The wood trim to the leather heated seats and moon roof are all a plus but do not make up for the fact that I usually need to 3 point turn into nearly every parking spot that isn’t extremely wide. Terrible turn radius and the suspension was meant to have that “driving on a cloud” luxury feel when in reality, I feel like it’s just unstable and scared to take on ramps faster than 35mph. It’s just very hard to drive as it drives too soft and loose and the wheels barely make 40 degrees in turn radius.
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Surprisingly disappointing
Dominic, 10/28/2008
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
Problems with this car: 1) Transmission hunts, is too quick to downshift, and feels erratic. 2) The seats are very uncomfortable for any distance driving, 3) Seat adjustment is limited, I'm 5' 10" and felt like I was on top of the headliner, 4) Windshield rake and seat make the rear- view mirror a giant obstacle to see around. It's a blind-spot facing forward. 5) Steering wheel remotes for cruise and radio are too small and hard to use during night-driving. 6) Interior components that scream "I'm cheap plastic" combined with lousy fit and finish.
Best Car in it's Class
Pat, 11/18/2009
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven the Aura XR for a year and 15k mi. It still performs like the day I bought it. It is an exceptional value when you compare it to Camry, Accord etc. The Fusion and Malibu are the closest but both cost more. I consistently get 30mpg in mixed driving. I have driven several 6sp/4cyl combo's and the GM one is by far the best out there in shifting, power and mpg so I am not sure I would trust those other remarks on here. If you want a great performing sedan with class leading safety, mpg and feature set that is fun to drive, looks classy and is whisper quiet then the Aura is for your. Under $20k with Leather, heated seats, XM, bluetooth, onstar and 100k warranty!
Affordable with Eupoean style and more
alero02, 12/30/2008
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've owned over 30 cars/trucks over the years what with ourselves and a family of young drivers. We owned Nissan, Toyota, Renault, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, Plymouth, Mitsubishi, and a few more. We had a nice Toyota Sienna mini van, and the last we bought in a foreign brand. It had it's problems. But we still shopped and drove a Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, and Saab 9-3. We really liked the Mazda and Saab. The Camry didn't seem as great a car as it has been talked up. Plus the price even with low interest. The Saturn Aura XR-4 won hands down for price, features, safety, and fuel efficiency. We got an Aura XR-4, 6 speed automatic