When Saturn exited the midsize car market a few years ago they left with a promise: well be back. After several years of lackluster sales, GMs Saturn division dropped the unpopular L Series in 2004 with no immediate replacement waiting. Thanks in part to the companys German division, Opel, Saturn has a new car to capture the imagination of sedan enthusiasts everywhere. The AURA, a five passenger Euro style sedan, is now on display at your local Saturn dealership. Please read on to see what the AURA has in store for buyers just like you.
The L Series wasnt a bad car, it just got lost in a sea of competition dominated by popular Camrys, versatile Accords, and dependable Tauruss. Bland styling didnt help matters either as the car never approached General Motors expectations, therefore the automaker decided to drop the model from Saturns then spartan line up.
Unfortunately for Saturn dealers, a void in an already small line up was left wide open. True, the all-new RELAY crossover was brought in as the L Series made its exit, but it certainly wasnt a sedan and it wasnt meant to replace the L Series. Thankfully, GM did not fill the hole in Saturns line with yet another...