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Summary
The key to Saturn is the ownership experience. There are many cars out there with more personality, better performance, and greater sex appeal. The reason Saturn is such a success is the experience that surrounds buying and owning the car.Saturn's prices are intended to be firm prices, eliminating the haggling and the nagging sense that someone else paid less for the same car. The short model line means there is little incentive for the salesperson to pressure customers to move up to a more expensive model. Indeed, the Saturn sales approach in general is to avoid high-pressure sales techniques. The base prices are a little deceiving since the standard model lacks many basic amenities. The advantage of a la carte pricing is that buyers looking for basic transportation can find it. Buyers who want comforts such as an automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise control, power locks, windows and mirrors and antilock brakes can expect to run the bill up. The ownership experience seems to be a good one. The cars have shown good reliability and have held their resale value well. The highly trained, selective dealer network means that Saturn owners have the best chance of getting good service anywhere in the country. As the ultimate protection against buyer's remorse, Saturn offers a 30-day/1500-mile no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee, a philosophy Saturn has extended to used cars for 1996. A different kind of company indeed.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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1.9-liter sohc 4-cyl. |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags, daytime running lights, 5 mph bumpers |
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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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Spring Hill, TN |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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SL2 Sedan |
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Standard Equipment:
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AM/FM radio, tilt steering, rear window defogger, split/folding rear seatbacks |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS, air conditioning, power windows, power right side mirror, keyless remote entry, cruise control, 15-in. alloy wheels |
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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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15340 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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100 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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114 @ 2400 |
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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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29/40 |
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Wheelbase:
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102.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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176.8/66.7/54.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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56.8/56.0 |
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Turning circle:
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37.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.3/50.7/42.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.0/51.6/32.8 |
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Cargo volume:
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11.9 |
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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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Curb weight:
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2347 |
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Tires:
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P175/70R-14 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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12.8 |
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