Nov 08

Driving refinement has become a critical differentiator in the mid-size segment, and Nissan has responded well. The Altima Coupe is pleasantly devoid of wind and road noise, even pushing 80 mph.

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thecarconnection reviewed the 2008 Saturn SKY and gave out”The 2008 Altima Coupe is handsome, sporty and fun to drive, features all too rare among today’s mid-size coupes. The two-door is certain to generate some buzz and that could translate into solid sales numbers in a segment that had been steadily shrinking.”

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Nov 08

Ride quality is quite acceptable for normal day-to-day use, and the Sky is a better highway cruiser than the Miata. The base 2.4-liter engine, which is pretty much the same as what’s found in a multitude of GM economy-oriented products, is merely adequate in terms of acceleration and refinement.

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edmunds reviewed the 2008 Saturn SKY and gave out”Pros:Low base price, powerful Red Line model, compliant highway ride, roomy cockpit, classy and distinctive styling.Cons:Limited trunk space with awkward access, below-average ergonomics and interior plastics quality, complicated soft top operation requires getting out of the car. What’s New for 2008: Stability control, a limited-slip differential and satellite radio become standard equipment on all 2008 Saturn Sky roadsters. Customers now have the option of specially ordering any exterior and interior color combination they choose.”

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Nov 08

2008 Saturn SKY Autofans Collection

The 2008 SKY is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in two trims, the Roadster and the Red Line.Upon introduction, the Roadster is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 173-horsepower engine. The Red Line is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 260-horsepower, turbo engine. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.The 2008 SKY is a carryover from 2007.

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Sep 25

2008 Saturn AURA Review

Electronic stability control, an optional upgrade on last year’s model, is a standard feature of the 2008 Saturn Aura.

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carseek Reviewed the 2008 Saturn AURA and gave out”Aside from safety features, the interior of the 2008 Aura includes adjustable pedals and a steering wheel with tilt and telescoping functionality, as well as seating for five, with optional heating for the front seats…”

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Sep 25

2008 Saturn AURA Review

The Aura doesn’t skimp on safety provisions. It has dual-stage frontal airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection and side curtain airbags that provide head protection.

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Cars Reviewed the 2008 Saturn AURA and gave out”The Aura looks larger and more mature than the Pontiac G6, with which it shares a platform. It bears the new Saturn styling direction first seen in the Sky roadster, and it looks good here…”

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Sep 25

2008 Saturn AURA Auto Cars Plus Infor

The 2008 AURA is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the XE Sedan and the XR Sedan.Upon introduction, the XE Sedan is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 169-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway.

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A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The XR Sedan is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 252-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.The 2008 AURA is a carryover from 2007. Continue reading »