Even if the current Saturn Aura had an imposing launch in 2006, sales were much under expectations. Next generation was supposed to be launched in mid 2009 as a 2010 model and built on the Epsilon II platform. The European version of the future Saturn Aura is the newly launched Opel Insignia. It seems that GM has second thoughts about the launch of the future Aura and decided to put the project on hold.

According to GM Inside News, the company didn’t come with an explanation on why such a decision was made, considering it’s pretty odd to come with such a change so close to the product’s launch.

2010 Saturn Aura put on "Hold" originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 27 June 2008 09:45 EST.

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For 2009, the Saturn Aura midsize sport sedan demonstrates that fuel efficiency-minded customers don’t have to sacrifice uplevel amenities such as a six-speed automatic transmission, leather seating, alloy wheels and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, as a new 2.4L four-cylinder Aura XR model joins the Saturn family.

Saturn also has good news for those seeking to go further on a gallon of gas: Both Aura XE and XR four-cylinder models achieve EPA fuel economy of 33 mpg highway and 26 mpg city/highway combined, the segment’s highest non-hybrid fuel economy.

Other enhancements to the Aura lineup for 2009 include standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control on every model and an efficient six-speed transmission on every model except the Aura Hybrid.

The four Saturn Aura models include: the 2.4L I-4 XE and XR; the 3.6L V-6 XR and the 2.4L I-4 Aura featuring the affordable GM Hybrid system.

Saturn Aura originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 18 June 2008 09:34 EST.

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General Motors demonstrated its progress on developing a future advanced engine technology for consumers that squeezes more miles per gallon of gas and reduces emissions. GM engineers have brought the advanced combustion technology from the laboratory to the test track and, now, to the highway in a driveable concept vehicle - a Saturn Aura equipped with homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI).

GM demonstrated its latest progress with the HCCI technology during a media test-drive program in the Washington, D.C. and the New York City areas. Journalists drove the HCCI-enabled Aura concept on public roads to get a real-world feel for the efficient and low-emissions engine. HCCI provides up to a 15-percent fuel savings when combined with several additional advanced technologies, while meeting current emissions standards.

The Saturn Aura concept vehicle is capable of operating in HCCI mode during idle, in addition to highway driving. The HCCI operation at idle represents a significant technological advance that GM engineers believe could be the first for the industry. The breakthrough enables a wider range of HCCI operation, extending the efficiency-enhancing benefit of the technology.

Saturn Aura HCCI prototype originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 5 May 2008 12:29 EST.

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Saturn Offers Aura Side-By-Side-By-Side Test Drive originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 12 June 2007 10:00 EST.

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Saturn announced prices for Aura Green Line originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 19 March 2007 11:00 EST.

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Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid pricing announced originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 20 February 2007 16:00 EST.

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Aura Special Edition by Soul And Saturn originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 17:00 EST.

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Saturn Aura Named North American Car of the Year originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 8 January 2007 00:00 EST.

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Finalists for the 2007 North American Car of the Year Award originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 13 December 2006 22:00 EST.

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The Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid, introduced at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will deliver at least a 25-percent fuel economy improvement over the non-hybrid Aura XE for a premium of less than $2,500.

Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 30 November 2006 18:00 EST.

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Top ten most significant all-new 2007 cars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 18 October 2006 12:00 EST.

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Saturn Aura Web Ads "Fly" Customers into Local Showrooms originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 24 September 2006 00:00 EST.

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With the launch of the 2007 Sky this spring, Saturn kicks off its most extensive product revitalization to date. Next to market is the all-new 2007 Aura midsize sedan, unveiled today. Based on last year’s concept car of the same name, the Aura blends Saturn’s new European-influenced design and high levels of refinement with the brand’s customer-focused purchase and ownership experience.

Saturn Aura originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 11 April 2006 09:38 EST.

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