Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development

Perian · 05-30-2008, 01:52 PM

From the Saturn website:

RETHINK MATH

4×6 = 33

No, we do not need to study our multiplication tables or change the batteries in our calculator.

Stay tuned and in the coming weeks, we’ll explain how our new math works.

We’ll also tell you why, in 2009, “ XXXIII” is going to be an important number at Saturn.

Link: http://imsaturn.com/profiles/blog/sh...ogPost%3A36992

Perian · 05-30-2008, 01:53 PM

Comments on the Saturn website are guessing 33 Miles Per Gallon from a four cylinder equipped with a six speed transmission, or 33 Electric-Only Miles from a hybrid.

jbernie · 05-30-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

Comments on the Saturn website are guessing 33 Miles Per Gallon from a four cylinder equipped with a six speed transmission, or 33 Electric-Only Miles from a hybrid.

Would seem to be the most logical... though around here I think we would all rather see their odd math get 36 or more.

A.J. · 05-30-2008, 02:09 PM

4 = 4-cylinder engine
6 = 6-speed automatic transmission
33 = highway miles per gallon

33 MPG highway is similar to the Malibu's rating. That means that the AURA will most likely be getting the I-4/6A that the Malibu has. THAT means that, once again, the AURA is really nothing more than a reskinned Malibu. Or, the other way around, maybe (Malibu = reskinned AURA).

GMusa · 05-30-2008, 02:15 PM

maybe something to do with a plug-in Vue?

HoosierRon · 05-30-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

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We’ll also tell you why, in 2009, “ XXXIII” is going to be an important number at Saturn.

The Astra is becoming the official Belgian compact car of the 2000 Superbowl.

ChevyRules · 05-30-2008, 02:31 PM

Please be 33 MPG city for the Two Mode Vue Greenline.

I don't think the Plug in Vue is coming until 2010 or so.

YupYupYup · 05-30-2008, 02:36 PM

Cool...

megeebee · 05-30-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyRules

Please be 33 MPG city for the Two Mode Vue Greenline.

I don't think the Plug in Vue is coming until 2010 or so.

I agree.

unkillsam · 05-30-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J.

4 = 4-cylinder engine
6 = 6-speed automatic transmission
33 = highway miles per gallon

33 MPG highway is similar to the Malibu's rating. That means that the AURA will most likely be getting the I-4/6A that the Malibu has. THAT means that, once again, the AURA is really nothing more than a reskinned Malibu. Or, the other way around, maybe (Malibu = reskinned AURA).

Well the G8 and Silverado share powertrain's and that doesn't mean that they are reskinned!!!

Yes, the Aura and Malibu are on the same platform. From the outside, it is damn hard to tell compared to GM cars of old.

PontiacBixler · 05-30-2008, 03:03 PM

Don't forget that the G6 was the first to market though of the brotherhood.

ChevyRules · 05-30-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PontiacBixler

Don't forget that the G6 was the first to market though of the brotherhood.

The LWB brotherhood yes, but not first of the Epsilon's.

oachalon · 05-30-2008, 03:19 PM

I would have to agree on the malibu being a reskinned aura. I own an aura and ive been inside and driven the malibu. The malibu and aura are 97% the same. They drive the same, feel the same, look the same on the side just gm through a different front and rear end. Heck the interior is 90% the same except for the dash. Everything else is almost identical. Just pick which one you like better and on looks i liked the aura better. On interior i liked the malibu.

megeebee · 05-30-2008, 03:25 PM

Or maybe it's the sales totals for the Outlook.

GM-10 · 05-30-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PontiacBixler

Don't forget that the G6 was the first to market though of the brotherhood.

Please don't remind me. I've been trying so hard to forget that.

05-30-2008, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 3,907	Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development From the Saturn website: RETHINK MATH 4×6 = 33 No, we do not need to study our multiplication tables or change the batteries in our calculator. Stay tuned and in the coming weeks, we’ll explain how our new math works. We’ll also tell you why, in 2009, “ XXXIII” is going to be an important number at Saturn. Link: http://imsaturn.com/profiles/blog/sh...ogPost%3A36992

05-30-2008, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 3,907	Re: Saturn Website Hints At Future Product Change Comments on the Saturn website are guessing 33 Miles Per Gallon from a four cylinder equipped with a six speed transmission, or 33 Electric-Only Miles from a hybrid.

05-30-2008, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
A.J. 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 377	Re: Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development 4 = 4-cylinder engine 6 = 6-speed automatic transmission 33 = highway miles per gallon 33 MPG highway is similar to the Malibu's rating. That means that the AURA will most likely be getting the I-4/6A that the Malibu has. THAT means that, once again, the AURA is really nothing more than a reskinned Malibu. Or, the other way around, maybe (Malibu = reskinned AURA). __________________ Blah blah blah blah blah...

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GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 08' Lancer Evo MR Posts: 1,558	Re: Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development maybe something to do with a plug-in Vue? __________________ -JD

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ChevyRules 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: May 2005 Location: Celestial Being Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura XR, 2007 BMW 335xi Posts: 2,248	Re: Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development Please be 33 MPG city for the Two Mode Vue Greenline. I don't think the Plug in Vue is coming until 2010 or so. __________________ " You Shouldn't blame me. This is mankind's dream, mankind's desire, mankind's destiny! To be the strongest, to go the farthest, to climb the highest! To compete, to envy, to hate each other, to devour one another!" Rau Le Creuset Gundam Seed Episode 49.

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PontiacBixler 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Pontiac G6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 830	Re: Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development Don't forget that the G6 was the first to market though of the brotherhood. __________________ God, I still can't believe that the GTO is getting yet another chance while the Firebird has to sit out yet again.... How many times is the b@st@rd child going to get at bat before the venerated veteran gets to return to the game???

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oachalon 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 107	Re: Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development I would have to agree on the malibu being a reskinned aura. I own an aura and ive been inside and driven the malibu. The malibu and aura are 97% the same. They drive the same, feel the same, look the same on the side just gm through a different front and rear end. Heck the interior is 90% the same except for the dash. Everything else is almost identical. Just pick which one you like better and on looks i liked the aura better. On interior i liked the malibu.

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megeebee 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2005 CTS 3.6 Posts: 3,334	Re: Saturn Website Hints At A Future Product Development Or maybe it's the sales totals for the Outlook. __________________ "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

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