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Summary
Saturn has made a major commitment to give the car buyer a tremendously solid automobile along with a pleasant retailer experience. The company has shown that if you treat people well, and offer them value, then they will become nearly fanatical over their vehicles. Just look at what happens at the Saturn reunions held at Spring Hill, Tennessee. This Saturn manufacturing plant becomes the Mecca of Saturn owners where they gather to exult the virtues of their favorite mode of transportation. It is, quite honestly, a bit unusual that owners can become so enamoured over their vehicles. It only proves that Saturn has done something many never believed they could: offer a decent vehicle for a decent price and continue to be a competitive force in the industry.Saturn has proven they can do just that and do it so well people are willing to wait a long time for a new car. We are sure there are many out there who are extremely happy that the LS has arrived.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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$15,450 LS, $17,190 LS1, $20,575 LS2; $19,275 LW1, $21,800 LW2 |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags standard, ABS optional |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Wilmington, Delaware |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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LS2 |
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Standard Equipment:
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(LS2) Tilt steering wheel, intermittent wipers, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo with eight speakers and automatic tone control, 15-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, front and rear floor mats |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS with traction control ($695), leather seating and trim ($1095), 6-way power driver seat ($325), power sunroof ($725), advanced audio system ($220), rear spoiler ($225) |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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23860 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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182 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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190 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/26 |
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Wheelbase:
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106.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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190.4/69.0/56.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.8/59.4 |
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Turning circle:
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36.6 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.3/NA/42.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.0/NA/34.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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17.5 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.7 |
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Curb weight:
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3153 |
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Tires:
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P205/65R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/solid disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.1 |
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