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Summary
The Saturn Sky is a nice cruiser. It looks cool and sporty and would be a good commuter car. It isn't the best choice for tall drivers, and as with any two-seat roadster, luggage space is at a premium. Buyers benefit from the Saturn dealer network. The Sky Red Line version features a free-revving turbocharged engine we've found more willing for spirited driving.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Northern California.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Saturn Sky ($25,855); Sky Red Line ($30,115) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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frontal airbags, side-impact airbags; ABS, EBD, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, tire pressure monitor |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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none |
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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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Saturn Sky ($25,855) |
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Standard Equipment:
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cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, console, cruise control, keyless entry, alarm system, OnStar, six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with XM Satellite radio |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Premium Trim Package ($750) includes leather seat inserts, leather-wrapped shift knob, steering wheel mounted audio controls, metallic finish sill plates, stainless steel pedal covers; Monsoon audio ($395) |
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Destination Charge:
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620 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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27620 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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172 @ 5800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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167 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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95.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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161.1/71.4/50.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.7/61.4 |
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Turning circle:
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34.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.4/50.6/42.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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5.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, upper and lower A arms, coil springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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3.6 |
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Curb weight:
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2933 |
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Tires:
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P245/45VR18 Goodyear Eagle RSA |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.6 |
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