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Tom Demyan
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Alex Nazarian
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Saturn Make Overview
Available Saturn Models
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Passenger Cars
SUV/Crossovers
Saturn Questions
Hey I Have 1998 Saturn Sl Series
hey i just bought a 1998 saturn sl series an im not getting any spark i changed the coil pack the cam shaft positioning sensor an the clutch relay an im still not getting any spark can someone give me...
I Have A 2001 Saturn Sl1 And The Fan Won't Come On. I Have Changed The Sen...
2001 saturn sl1 fan wont come on. I've replaced the sensor and relay still nothing. I'm wondering if the ac needs to work in order for the fan to work? The check engine light is on with reading of ...
What Can You Do To Get Easy Power Gains?
What Other Model Year Saturn Sl1 Doors Will Fit On A 2002 Saturn Sl1?
I have a 2002 Saturn SL1 4 door. The front driver's side door was damaged and needs to be replaced. I plan to go to a salvage to get a new one. I just need to know if there are other model years (2...
How Can I Tell If My Vue Is A Red Line?
The difference between base Saturn Vue and Redline Saturn Vue
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.