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Forget everything you know about Saturn's slow plod into mediocrity. Though the Aura is technically labeled a concept, this one goes into production next year in time for a summer introduction. Built on a long-wheelbase version of the same chassis under the Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu, Saab 9-3 and Opel Vectra, the front-drive sedan is powered by a 3.6-liter 250-hp V6 mated to a six-speed tapshift automatic. Thanks for the Euro styling cues go to a team made up of designers from GM's European and U.S. studios. As a combo package with its sibling Sky, this duo was pretty close to taking home AutoWeek's award for Most Significant.
I just discovered this concept car. It really has a lot of promise. I wished they would offer a manual 6speed though. It does look good I have to say .. wonder how much it is and how it'll stack up against the SE-R.
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I really really like that! 
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Looks pretty good, The rims are terrible tho
99 TRed Contour SVT # 1853 out of 2760
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I'll be keeping it to myself, until the time comes. It'll be hard to find. 
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Originally posted by Tourige:
Looks pretty good, The rims are terrible tho
Yeah I was thinking that too, too much chrome on those wheels. Some nice BBS's would go well with that car.
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Originally posted by mapoftazifoshoâ�??¢:
I really really like that!
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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That is one of the best looking Saturns they have produced, but it resembles the Pontiac G6 a little to much. That my be a good thing though. A manual tranny is a must to make it more like a sportcar than a family sedan.
My ride(Cardomain link) :
'95 Contour 16V Zetec DOHC, Teal , ATX
Born on Sep. 4, 1995
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Saw it firsthand at the Philly auto show in Feb, along with the Sky. My buddy and me sat there saying to ourselves how we couldn't believe we're standing here looking at two Saturns that we actually like!  Of course, the only problem is, it's still a Saturn.
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It takes Buick-esque styling cues but I do like it. That dashboard and interior is worlds above anything they've produced in the past .. my Contour felt like a luxury vehicle next to my sister's '99 rattlebox SC1.
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Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Originally posted by mapoftazifoshoâ�??¢:
I really really like that!
As do I.
I have been waiting for this car to come out ever since I saw it at the autoshow last year. And from what I hear there is suposed to be the option of a 6 speed manual. Thats what I've been told by a close friend that works for Saturn.
Definitely nothing like their other vehicles of the past. The Sky and Aura are very promising starts for Saturn's new Target. And being that its based on the same platform as the G6 I'm assuming that it will get equally or higher marks on quality!
Can't wait to see it in the lots!
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Looks like a nice car, just not for me. Finally Saturn starts building some quality interior. 
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