Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura

GMusa · 02-04-2008, 01:28 PM

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Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura

Last week we brought you some pretty revealing spy shots of the new Saturn Aura (Opel Insignia). Of course, the car was still wearing some disguise, so our artists have put together an illustration of how the finished car will look, badged as a Saturn rather than an Opel.

The car draws lightly from Opel's GTC concept, but it's definitely evolutionary, rather than revolutionary.

The upcoming Aura/Insignia is based on GM's fresh Epsilon 2 platform. We're expecting similar powertrains to the current model - a couple of V6s and a hybrid - as well as front wheel drive. All wheel drive is a rumored possibility.

The prototype's gauge cluster is highlighted by four chrome-ringed dials — two large and two small — with clean looking faces. Chrome also accents the center-mounted gear shifter, giving the interior an up-scale feel. For the first time, spy shots reveal what the center stack will look like on the road-going model. Although the quality doesn't look quite up to production floor standards, the overall design can be inferred. Atop the center stack looks like a space that could house an LCD screen.

The Insignia will be released in late '08 as an '09 model in Europe, with U.S. sales of an Aura likely following a year later.

Illustrations

January 29th, 2008

GMusa · 02-04-2008, 01:31 PM

Looks like the illustrations could be dead on!

megeebee · 02-04-2008, 01:34 PM

The 2010 Opel Altima.

ksr · 02-04-2008, 01:42 PM

Overall that illustration looks great. I'm not real thrilled with that Saturn grille up front; it seems too big. But a nice car nonetheless.

tama z71 · 02-04-2008, 03:00 PM

heres hoping that bangle ass is just a dream

likearock00 · 02-04-2008, 03:01 PM

Great transition from the current model- I like it alot. It's a bit more aggressive!!

coaster.n3rd · 02-04-2008, 03:06 PM

So are we getting that interior in 09 or what?

**mgescuro** · 02-04-2008, 04:04 PM

I fail to see how this looks like an Altima. Am I just not seeing it??
I see more 5-series / Bangle than anything -- and I know I'm the only one in the world that enjoys Bangle's designs.

caddycruiser · 02-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coaster.n3rd

So are we getting that interior in 09 or what?

No, totally different car. Unless you're thinking of a 2010 model that shows up in late '09?

It was said here in another thread that the current Aura is one of the ones getting the new integrated center stack for '09...so we'll see.

As for this new one, seems like it will be a great car, the biggest bone of questioning by current Aura owners seems to be the styling--fits well, overall, but not many are too hot on the droopy "Bangle butt" and some other details. At least as compared to the current Aura.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-04-2008, 04:45 PM

Interesting decklid. Looks good all around!

zete · 02-04-2008, 04:57 PM

I'm not fond of the Bangled ass, but the rest of it isn't that bad. I assume a high hood will be the result of the new pedestrian safety requirements.

For a European flair a BMW-esque line might be just the ticket for Saturn.

91 s-10baja · 02-04-2008, 05:23 PM

that interior is a must.

CrunkedRL · 02-04-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgescuro

I fail to see how this looks like an Altima. Am I just not seeing it??
I see more 5-series / Bangle than anything -- and I know I'm the only one in the world that enjoys Bangle's designs.

I like bangled rears in certain applications. They add something different to the mix. People on this board (myself included) didn't like the rear of the new Malibu. But once caught in the wild the Malibu's overall presence overshadows it's rear in many ways IMO.

TriShield · 02-05-2008, 05:16 PM

If it's real, it's real sharp.

**ChevroletRevived** · 02-06-2008, 07:56 PM

I like it! Probably will be pretty close to the actual production vehicle too given that it's based off of pretty revealing spy shots.

02-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 08' Lancer Evo MR Posts: 1,558	Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura www.leftlanenews.com Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura Last week we brought you some pretty revealing spy shots of the new Saturn Aura (Opel Insignia). Of course, the car was still wearing some disguise, so our artists have put together an illustration of how the finished car will look, badged as a Saturn rather than an Opel. The car draws lightly from Opel's GTC concept, but it's definitely evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. The upcoming Aura/Insignia is based on GM's fresh Epsilon 2 platform. We're expecting similar powertrains to the current model - a couple of V6s and a hybrid - as well as front wheel drive. All wheel drive is a rumored possibility. The prototype's gauge cluster is highlighted by four chrome-ringed dials — two large and two small — with clean looking faces. Chrome also accents the center-mounted gear shifter, giving the interior an up-scale feel. For the first time, spy shots reveal what the center stack will look like on the road-going model. Although the quality doesn't look quite up to production floor standards, the overall design can be inferred. Atop the center stack looks like a space that could house an LCD screen. The Insignia will be released in late '08 as an '09 model in Europe, with U.S. sales of an Aura likely following a year later. Illustrations January 29th, 2008

02-04-2008, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 08' Lancer Evo MR Posts: 1,558	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura Looks like the illustrations could be dead on!

02-04-2008, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
megeebee 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 CTS 3.6 Posts: 3,337	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura The 2010 Opel Altima. __________________ "And that's why the Chevy Volt has been on the cover of every publication in the country for the last 18 months. This is not about cars. It's about America, dammit. Times are tough, and we're all tired of people in other countries laughing at us." -Gary Witzenburg

02-04-2008, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
ksr 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bridgeville, PA Drives: 2004 CTS 1990 Firebird Formula Posts: 967	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura Overall that illustration looks great. I'm not real thrilled with that Saturn grille up front; it seems too big. But a nice car nonetheless. __________________ Current rides: '04 Cadillac CTS '90 Pontiac Firebird Formula (used) Past rides: '02 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS '90 Buick Reatta (used) '98 Pontiac Trans Am convertible '97 Saturn SC1 '96 Dodge Avenger ES '95 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 '90 Pontiac Firebird Formula '87 Chevrolet Cavalier RS '86 Chevrolet Cavalier RS

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tama z71 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: pittsburgh Drives: 1969 Chevy El Camino 2004 GMC Canyon Posts: 1,499	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura heres hoping that bangle ass is just a dream

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02-04-2008, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,540	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura Great transition from the current model- I like it alot. It's a bit more aggressive!! __________________ "Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men." -Patton

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02-04-2008, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 23,182	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura I fail to see how this looks like an Altima. Am I just not seeing it?? I see more 5-series / Bangle than anything -- and I know I'm the only one in the world that enjoys Bangle's designs. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

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FenwickHockey65 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 4,924	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura Interesting decklid. Looks good all around! __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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zete 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 2,883	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura I'm not fond of the Bangled ass, but the rest of it isn't that bad. I assume a high hood will be the result of the new pedestrian safety requirements. For a European flair a BMW-esque line might be just the ticket for Saturn.

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ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,759	Re: Illustrated & Spied: 2010 Saturn Aura I like it! Probably will be pretty close to the actual production vehicle too given that it's based off of pretty revealing spy shots. __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE.

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