Trim Levels
Base: XE
Mid-level: XR
Up-level: RL
Introduction
The Sky is the car that started it all; the car that sparked the revival of the Saturn brand. As a Saturn halo vehicle, it fulfills it’s intended purpose: which is to get people into Saturn showrooms. Buyers love the Sky for it's European looks, RWD and affordable price. RIA steps things up a notch with it’s next generation Sky. Changes start with the the powertrain and the addition of a more luxury oriented retractable hardtop XR model. XE starts with a 2.0L 200HP Ecotec 4 and, as always, is the cheerful and inexpensive model of the lineup. XR has a 2.0L 245HP Ecotec Turbo 4, as well as the retractable hardtop. Sky RL turns up the heat on performance with a 2.8L 300HP High Output Turbo (HOT) HF V6. Aggressively styled and hard core performance tuned, RL also sheds weight by eschewing the retractable hardtop roof and using lightweight materials. Although some have questioned whether there will next generation Kappa cars, the success of the Solstice and Sky roadster and planned uses for the platform in the future lead us to believe that isn’t the case.
Specifications Sheet
Vehicle Type: Compact 2 Passenger Roadster
Size Comparison: Pontiac Solstice
Competitors: Pontiac Solstice, Mazda MX-5
Base Platform: Kappa
Drive Wheels: RWD
Engines:
XE: 2.0L 230HP Ecotec 4 w/DI - Starting at $23,250
XR: 2.0L 280HP Ecotech Turbo 4 - Starting at $27,450
RL: 2.8L 300HP HF HOT V6 - Starting at $30,150
Transmissions: 6-speed Manual (Standard, XE), 6 speed DSG (Optional, XE Standard, XR/RL)