2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews

**ChevroletRevived** · 09-05-2006, 08:49 PM

GMI Puts GM's Mid Sizer to the Test

GMI Reviews the 2007 Saturn Aura XR

"That's a Saturn?" murmured passersby, their stares locked on the Aura as they walked by.

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Kowalski · 09-05-2006, 08:57 PM

Judging by the pics, the Aura is a nice looking car on the outside.

But then again, judging by the pics, the interior looks monumentally dull.

**ChevroletRevived** · 09-05-2006, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowalski

Judging by the pics, the Aura is a nice looking car on the outside.

But then again, judging by the pics, the interior looks monumentally dull.

Well, that can be fixed with by ticking the Morroco leather option for $100.

CRBoyd91 · 09-05-2006, 09:04 PM

Good review, espescially after reading that crap from Car and Driver.

Chronos97 · 09-05-2006, 09:04 PM

I agree...interior is so boring. The two tone leather helps so much...but why they didn't just put the Vectra interior in it I do not know.

dindak · 09-05-2006, 09:05 PM

Nice review on a nice car.

jbartley · 09-05-2006, 09:08 PM

that poor Aura needs better pipes. Those little round dinky things look like the real pipes fell off...

QUESTION: Does anyone have a pic of the interior w/o the wood option? Just the plastic/metal interior?

chadbarb99 · 09-05-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRBoyd91

Good review, espescially after reading that crap from Car and Driver.

Doesn't have a Honda badge on it, that's why Car and Driver doesn't like it

CRBoyd91 · 09-05-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chronos97

I agree...interior is so boring. The two tone leather helps so much...but why they didn't just put the Vectra interior in it I do not know.

The Vectra interior is not all that great. I'd rather have the Aura's, but that's me.

CRBoyd91 · 09-05-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadbarb99

Doesn't have a Honda badge on it, that's why Car and Driver doesn't like it

Well, they liked everything except the interior.

FoMoCo Fan · 09-05-2006, 09:12 PM

Why doesn't this ground breaking, all important, "segment leading" Saturn have a Nav system option? And why can you get a Honda Civic with navigation, but not a "flagship" Saturn sedan?

CRBoyd91 · 09-05-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoMoCo Fan

Why doesn't this ground breaking, all important, "segment leading" Saturn have a Nav system option? And why can you get a Honda Civic with navigation, but not a "flagship" Saturn sedan?

Because GM is lazy.

A Bum In A Bus · 09-05-2006, 09:21 PM

Me thinks some of you do protest too much, your blood lines are showing. The Aura is a very nice automobile, the nicest in its class. Honda and Toyota are now relegated to the ranks of the boring when compared to the new Saturn. As for the interior, sometimes less is so much more.

free_energy0 · 09-05-2006, 09:30 PM

I wish the objective reveiws were as good as the fan boy reveiws. I had high hopes for the Aura, but it appears only to be a better looking G6.

**ChevyRules** · 09-05-2006, 09:31 PM

There are a lot more negatives to the Aura then no nav station like rock hard plastics on the door, etc. But, overall good review.

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09-05-2006, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kowalski Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Drives: 2004 Vauxhall Vectra GSi 3.2 V6 24V Manual Posts: 2,402	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews Judging by the pics, the Aura is a nice looking car on the outside. But then again, judging by the pics, the interior looks monumentally dull.

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CRBoyd91 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX (Katy Area) Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Posts: 3,941	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews Good review, espescially after reading that crap from Car and Driver. __________________ Family Vehicles: Mom: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS - 78,000 mi. Dad: 1996 Ford Ranger XLT - 230,000 mi. Sister: 2001 Saturn SC2 - 50,000 mi. Me: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - 88,000 mi.

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Chronos97 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 127	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews I agree...interior is so boring. The two tone leather helps so much...but why they didn't just put the Vectra interior in it I do not know.

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dindak 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto area Posts: 2,177	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews Nice review on a nice car.

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jbartley 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UF & JAX Posts: 1,913	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews that poor Aura needs better pipes. Those little round dinky things look like the real pipes fell off... QUESTION: Does anyone have a pic of the interior w/o the wood option? Just the plastic/metal interior?

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FoMoCo Fan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,999	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews Why doesn't this ground breaking, all important, "segment leading" Saturn have a Nav system option? And why can you get a Honda Civic with navigation, but not a "flagship" Saturn sedan?

09-05-2006, 09:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
A Bum In A Bus 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 496	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews Me thinks some of you do protest too much, your blood lines are showing. The Aura is a very nice automobile, the nicest in its class. Honda and Toyota are now relegated to the ranks of the boring when compared to the new Saturn. As for the interior, sometimes less is so much more.

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free_energy0 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mess with Texas. Posts: 1,044	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews I wish the objective reveiws were as good as the fan boy reveiws. I had high hopes for the Aura, but it appears only to be a better looking G6.

09-05-2006, 09:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChevyRules GMI Staff Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Celestial Being Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura XR, 2007 BMW 335xi Posts: 2,429	Re: 2007 Saturn Aura XR - GMI Reviews There are a lot more negatives to the Aura then no nav station like rock hard plastics on the door, etc. But, overall good review. __________________

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