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Saturn was GM’s answer to Japanese car companies. Branded as a “different kind of car” offering unique models and a separate retailer network, the Saturn culture of no-haggle pricing and friendly service was an initial hit, and by 1994, Saturn became the third best-selling model in the U.S. However Saturn failed in sustaining this initial success.

After the aborted Penske Automotive bid to acquire Saturn in September 2009, General Motors discontinued the Saturn brand on October 31, 2010. Prior to shutdown, production was stopped earlier that month at the Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee.

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Discussions of a new and innovative small car project codenamed Saturn started in June 1982. In November 1983, the Saturn idea was publicized by GM Chairman Roger B. Smith and President F. James McDonald. Twelve months later, the first Saturn demonstration vehicle was revealed. On January 7, 1985, the Saturn Corporation was officially founded as a private, employee-owned company, and GM bought them out.

Saturn Vehicle Line-up

Saturn Aura Sedan

Saturn VUE SUV

Saturn VUE Greenline SUV

Saturn Aura Sedan

A midsize family sedan, the Aura replaced the Saturn L-Series, which was discontinued after the 2005 model year. Aura was ahit with U.S car buyers, and was named the 2007 North American Car of the Year.

The Aura used a 252 hp 3.6 Liter V6 and a new 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission. Also available was the 219 hp 3.5 Liter V6 with the XE trim, and a hybrid 164 hp (2.4 Liter inline in the Greenline.

This vehicle was discontinued after the 2010 model year after the Saturn brand was shutdown.

Saturn Outlook Crossover

The Saturn Outlook was a full size crossover based on the GM Lambda platform which it shared with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia.

The Outlook was powered by the 3.6 Liter V6 DOHC 24-valve HFV6 engine with Variable Valve Timing, available with either single or dual exhaust. Both versions use the Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission, available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

The Outlook can seat eight in a three-row setting. The front row consists of two bucket seats, and the second row is available as either a 60/40 split-folding three-passenger bench seat or two individual “captain chairs.” The third row is a 60/40 split-folding three-passenger bench seat.

This Saturn crossover was an IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2008 and 2009.

The Saturn Outlook was discontinued after the 2010 model year.

Saturn VUE SUV

Saturn’s best-selling model, the Saturn VUE was a compact SUV built on the GM Theta platform when it was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year.

The VUE was later received a facelift for the 2006 model-year. A second generation model was launched in 2007 for the 2008 model year.

The VUE line offered both a high-performance VUE Red Line and later in 2007, an environmentally friendly VUE Green Line.

The VUE production in North America ended as GM wound down the Saturn brand during its 2009 reorganization.

Saturn Sales and Special Offers

The Saturn brand was discontinued in 2010, but Saturn vehicles are still available in GM Certified Pre-Owned programs with various finance options.

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