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Tom Demyan
Reputation
390
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littlehorn
Reputation
340
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Alex Nazarian
Reputation
340
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Saturn Make Overview
Available Saturn Models
| Passenger Cars | SUV/Crossovers |
Passenger Cars
SUV/Crossovers
Saturn Questions
Is It Possible To Swap A 1.8l Saturn Astra Motor With A Vauxhall 2.0l Turbo...
Rattling Noise Under Hood Of 2001 Saturn Lw Stations Wagon
Yesterday when I started my car I heard a loud rattling noise under the hood. I got home & checked all fluids (oil, power steering, trans) and all levels were good. I did notice a vibration in the s...
The Light On My Tc Button Wont Go Off Unless I Push It But When I Turn The ...
IS THIS A MAJOR PROBLEM? ITS RIGHT NEXT TO THE EMERGENCY BUTTON AND THE LIGHT NEVER GOES OFF UNLESS I PUSH IT
2001 Saturn Passlock Issue- How Do You Resolve?
Car goes into lock stage and you have to wait 10 minutes min to start car-
I Have A 2004 Saturn L300. I Have Two Questions...my First Question Is Why ...
the beeping noise is like a sound you would hear in a video game after you have lost or completed a level. I just want to make sure its nothing major
Older Saturn Models
| Saturn ION Red Line |
Saturn History
Saturn began as an attempt by GM to emulate the Japanese manufacturing model in 1990. With headquarters in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the offshoot aspired to provide the market with an inexpensive, solid product and a haggle-free buying experience. The Saturn family started with the compact S-Series during the 1991 model year, which eventually gave way to the Ion in 2003. A midsize alternative emerged in 2000 with the L-Series, which became the L300 in 2004. After 2 unsuccessful years under the new moniker, Saturn discontinued the L300 and replaced it with the Aura in 2007.
In the meantime, Saturn has expanded into SUV's and roadsters. The VUE, Relay, and Outlook have broadened Saturn's following to families needing a roomy van or SUV at a low price. The 2007 Sky represents Saturn's first foray into sports cars and shows that the manufacturer has the potential to appeal to a hipper crowd.
Overall, GM might classify Saturn as an underachieving subsidiary. The different models have cultivated loyal followings among target demographics. However, Saturns have evolved too slowly for a marketplace that wants more style to go along with the substance. The Sky, Outlook, and the Red Line and hybrid versions for other existing models show the greatest potential for resurrecting the reputation of a maker that may reach the end of its orbit in the near future.