2005 Saturn Relay Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2005 Saturn Relay represents another solid, if unspectacular, effort at breaking into a new market: the crossover SUV-minivan. However, do not let the prominent roof rails and defined exterior fool you. The 7 seat interior, sliding door, and abundant cargo space give away the Relay's true identity as a re-vamped minivan. The Relay comes in 3 trims: Relay 2, Relay 3, and Relay 3 AWD.
All trims use a 3.5 L, 200 hp V6 engine with 4 speed automatic transmission that runs smoothly and quietly. In addition, they all have optional cd player and standard dvd player for long rides with restless passengers. The Relay 3 AWD uses the Versatrak AWD system which shifts power to the rear wheels when the front wheels lose their grip. Unlike other AWD systems, Versatrak also allocates power between the rear wheels. All trims generally get you around 18 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway.
Of course, you can never end an assessment of a minivan without discussing the interior. The 2005 Relay has 3 rows of seats, all of which you can remove except for the front row. Keep everything intact and you get 27 cubic feet of cargo space. Folding down the third row and and then the second row will increase the space to 74 and 136 cubic feet, respectively. An overhead console controls the heating, lights, and entertainment system. You can even add an optional Phatnoise hard drive that holds mp3's and movies.
Overall, the 2005 Saturn Relay continues to give its customers just enough of what they need and a little bit of what they want. Families on a budget will appreciate the roomy interior and modern options. Some reviewers would like to see better handling, more gas mileage, and more standard safety features, especially curtain airbags. Despite its shortcomings, the 2005 Saturn Relay gives families on the go another solid option in a growing lineup.
User reviews for 2005 Saturn Relay
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Doors
Side door type: power sliding
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Side door type: dual power sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: captains chairs · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: captains chairs · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
