Fuel Economy (EPA-est city/hwy MPG) 22/30 21/31 24/33
Standard Engine 2.4-liter 4-cyl. 2.4-liter 4-cyl. 2.5-liter 4-cyl.
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 169 @ 6,400 177 @ 6,500 175 @ 5,600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 160 @ 4,500 161 @ 4,300 180 @ 3,900
Wheels 17" steel 16" steel 16" steel
Tires 225/50R17 215/60R16 94H 215/60R16 T
Frontal Impact Crash Rating2
Driver Seating Position
Front Passenger Seating Position
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
Side Impact Crash Rating2
Front Seating Position
Rear Seating Position
5 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
3 Stars
5 Stars
5 Stars
Edmunds.com Consumer Rating5 9.6 9.3 9.4
Traction Control Standard Standard Not available
Powertrain Warranty3 5-yr./100,000-mi. 5-yr./60,000-mi. 5-yr./60,000-mi.
Starting MSRP4 $20,6951 $21,795 $21,205
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"I really love driving my AURA. Thank you Saturn." Edith M., Canton, MI

"I was so impressed that I purchased my AURA last night, and it was delivered today!" Nancie M., Chalfont, PA

"A car that is fun to drive, safe and affordable--Saturn, you have done it." Kaite I., Murphysboro, IL

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2. Five star rating is for the driver and front passenger seating positions in the frontal crash and for the front and rear seating positions in the side-impact crash test. Side-impact crash test rating is for a model tested with standard Head Curtain side-impact air bags (SAB′s). Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration′s (NHTSA′s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).
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