The 2008 Saturn Aura appeared in the middle of the mid-size, 4-door sedan's brief, three-year production run. Although it retained the XE and XR trims of the debut 2007 model, there were a few changes made for that model year, including the standardization of XM satellite radio for both trims and of the vehicle stability control system for the XR. Also, a real-time fuel economy information display was added to the 2008 Aura's dashboard.
Engines, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The XE got a 2.4-liter, 169-horsepower, in-line four-cylinder engine with 160 foot-pounds of torque, while the XR got a 3.6-liter, 252-horsepower V-6 engine with 251 foot-pounds of torque. Both trims received automatic transmissions, although that of the XE was a four-speed compared to the XR's six-speed. The XR, however, got better fuel economy; it was rated at 18 to 22 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 29 to 30 mpg for highway driving, while the XR was rated at 17/26 mpg.
Safety Features
Both trims of the 2008 Saturn Aura had driver, passenger, front side and side head curtain airbags. They each also had a trunk anti-trap device, keyless entry, power door locks with the child safety feature, vehicle anti-theft system and anti-lock brakes. The XR also had remote ignition and StabiliTrak--General Motors' trademarked vehicle stability control system.
Interior
With standard seating for up to five people, the 2008 Saturn Aura averaged around 38 inches for headroom, 39 inches for legroom, 55 inches for shoulder room and 53 inches for hip room. Standard features included cruise control, power windows, air conditioning and a stereo system with XM Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player and six speakers.
Exterior
The 2008 Saturn Aura was 191 inches long, 70 inches wide and 58 inches tall. It had a wheelbase of 112 inches. The wheels were 17-inch steel wheels for the XE and 18-inch alloy wheels for the XR. Both had a turning diameter of 40 feet and an independent suspension system composed of stabilizer bars and coil springs. The curb weight of the XE was 3,529 pounds, while that of the XR was 3,647 pounds.
Price
The original manufacturer's suggested retail price for the XE trim of the 2008 Saturn Aura was $20,405, while that of the XR trim was $25,675. According to Kelley Blue Book, as of 2010 a 2008 Aura XE has a price value in the low $13,000's, while that of the XR is in the high $14,000 to low $15,000 range.
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