Saturn Sky

2007-06-04T15:14:48Z

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! colspan=2 | '''Saturn Sky'''
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[Saturn]]
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| aka
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| Production
| 2007-Present
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| Class
| Roadster
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| Body Style
| 2-door Convertible Roadster
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| Length
| 161.1 in.
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| Width
| 71.4 in.
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| Height
| 50.2 in.
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| Wheelbase
| 95.1 in.
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| Weight
| 2,993 - 3,024 lbs.
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| Transmission
| 5-speed Manual <br> 5-speed Automatic
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| Engine
| 2.4 liter [[DOHC]] inline-4 <br> 2.0 liter [[DOHC]] [[Turbocharged]] inline-4
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| Power
| 177 [[hp]] @ 6600 RPM <br> 166 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM <br><br> 260 [[hp]] @ 5300 RPM <br> 250 lb-ft @ 2500-5200 RPM
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| [[Pontiac Solstice]] <br> [[Mazda MX-5 Miata|Mazda MX-5]] <br> [[BMW Z4]] <br> [[Honda S2000]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
| [[Vicki Vlachakis]]
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The '''[[Saturn]] Sky''' is a [[roadster]] [[automobile]] which will go on sale in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the ''Kappa'' platform shared with the [[Pontiac Solstice]]. The Sky concept was shown at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, with the production version following at the 2006 show. It will be built at GM's Wilmington, Delaware plant, alongside the Solstice and the [[Opel GT#Modern Opel GT|Opel GT]]. The Sky features 18 in (457 mm) wheels and a 2.4 L Ecotec ''LE5'' [[Straight-4|I4]] engine that produces 177 hp (132 kW). [[manual transmission|Manual]] and [[automatic transmission]]s are available, both with five gears.

The styling for the Sky, penned by Franz von Holzhausen, is based on the British [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]] [[Vauxhall VX Lightning|VX Lightning]] design. It will be available in the UK as the Vauxhall VX Lightning, in some other European markets as the [[Opel]] [[Opel GT#Modern Opel GT|GT]], and in Korea as the [[Daewoo]] [[Daewoo G2X|G2X]]. The Solstice, Sky, and GT are built in Delaware; the G2X will be produced by GMDAT in Korea. The aggressive styling has garnered praise as a welcome departure from the typical, conservative "Saturn look".

See WikiCars' comprehensive [[Saturn Sky Review|'''Saturn Sky Review''']].

==2007 Make Model==

===Recent Changes===
The Sky is all new for 2007.

===Styles and Major Options===
The Sky is available in two models: Sky and Red Line. Even in base form, the Sky is very well equipped.

'''Sky Standard Features'''
* 2.4 liter [[DOHC]] inline-4
** 16-valves
** Variable Intake and Exhaust Valve Timing
** 10.4:1 Compression Ratio
* 5-speed Manual Transmission
* 18" Painted Alloy Wheels
* Air Conditioning
* AM/FM Single CD Stereo with 6 Speakers
* Glass Rear Window with Defroster
* Power Windows, Door Locks and Mirrors
* Remote Keyless Entry
<br><br>
'''Sky Red Line'''<br>
''In addition to or in place of Sky Standard Features''
* 2.0 liter [[DOHC]] [[Turbocharged]] and [[Intercooled]] inline-4
** 16-valves
** Direct Injection
** Variable Intake and Exhaust Valve Timing
** 9.2:1 Compression Ratio
* 18" Polished Alloy Wheels
* Unique Red Line Gauges and Grille Accent
* Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
* Limited Slip Differential
* Stability Control

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Saturn]] Sky can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/saturn/sky/prices CarsDirect].

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<td colspan=4>
'''Sky Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Sky
</td>
<td>
Red Line
</td>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$24,725
</td>
<td>
$28,425
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$23,117
</td>
<td>
$26,577
</td>
</tr>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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'''Miles Per Gallon (City/Highway)'''
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
Sky Manual
</td>
<td>
Sky Automatic
</td>
<td>
Red Line Manual
</td>
<td>
Red Line Automatic
</td>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
20/28
</td>
<td>
22/26
</td>
<td>
22/31
</td>
<td>
21/29
</td>
</tr>
</tr>
</table>

===Reliability===

===Safety===
'''Standard Safety Equipment'''
* Daytime Running Lamps
* Dual-Stage Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
* Front Safety Belts with Pretensioners and Force Limiters
* OnStar
* 4-wheel Disc Brakes with [[ABS]]
* Side Impact Door Beams

The 2007 Aura was tested by the NHTSA and the full results can be found at [http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/Cars/4086.html safercar.gov].

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'''Rating (Stars)'''
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</tr>
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Front
</td>
<td colspan=2>
Side
</td>
<td colspan=2>
Rollover
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
Driver
</td>
<td>
Passenger
</td>
<td>
Front Seat
</td>
<td>
Rear Seat
</td>
<td>
2WD
</td>
<td>
4WD
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
4
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
<td>
5
</td>
<td align=center>
-
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Photos===

===Colors===
Sky exterior and interior availability and color samples.

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'''Exterior Color'''
</td>
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'''Cloth'''
</td>
<td>
'''Available Premium Trim'''
</td>
<td>
'''Cloth Top'''
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Midnight Blue
</td>
<td align=center>
-
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Sunburst Yellow
</td>
<td align=center>
-
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Forest Green
</td>
<td align=center>
-
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Black Onyx
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Red/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
</tr>

<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Silver Graphite
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Red
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Silver Pearl
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Red
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Silver Pearl
</td>
<td align=center>
Gray/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Gray/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Bluestone
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
</tr>

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<td>
Chili Pepper Red
</td>
<td align=center>
Black
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
</tr>

<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Polar White
</td>
<td align=center>
-
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Red/Tan
</td>
<td align=center>
Black/Tan
</td>
</tr>
</table>

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<td height="20" width="145">'''Exterior Colors'''</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<td height="20" width="145">Bluestone</td>
<td bgcolor="#647e8f" width="73"> </td>

<td height="20" width="145">Silver Pearl</td>
<td bgcolor="#c6c7cb" width="73"> </td>
</tr>
</table>
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<td height="20" width="145">Silver Graphite</td>
<td bgcolor="#949496" width="73"> </td>

<td height="20" width="145">Chili Pepper Red</td>
<td bgcolor="#c73631" width="73"> </td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<td height="20" width="145">Polar White</td>
<td bgcolor="#e5e5e5" width="73"> </td>

<td height="20" width="145">Midnight Blue</td>
<td bgcolor="#1b2b45" width="73"> </td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<td height="20" width="145">Forest Green</td>
<td bgcolor="#213b32" width="73"> </td>

<td height="20" width="145">Sunburst Yellow</td>
<td bgcolor="#efcf54" width="73"> </td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<td height="20" width="145">Black Onyx</td>
<td bgcolor="#000000" width="73"> </td>
</tr>
</table>

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<table border="1">
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<td height="20" width="145">'''Interior Colors'''</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="1" bordercolor="#0000FF">
<tr bordercolor="#FFFFFF">
<td width="145">Black Cloth</td>
<td width="73" bgcolor="#000000"> </td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<td height="20" width="145">Black Leather</td>
<td bgcolor="#000000" width="73"> </td>
</tr>
</table>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<td height="20" width="145">Tan Leather</td>
<td bgcolor="#c0af9b" width="73"> </td>
</tr>
</table>

===Main Competitors===

==[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] Models==

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==

==Criticisms==

==Current Generation: (2007–present)==
The Sky is based on GMs Global rear-drive platform named Kappa. This platform also underpins the [[Pontiac Solstice]] and [[Opel GT]] and [[Vauxhall VX Lightning]] concept. The Sky's edgy styling mimics the VX Lightning's, with sharp creases and slab sides. The Sky and Saturn's new mid-size sedan, the [[Saturn Aura|Aura]], move Saturn into a new, more European styling direction. In many ways, Saturn is becoming GMs Opel brand in the North American market.

The Sky shares its engines and powertrain with the Solstice, although no sheet metal stampings are interchangable. The suspension and steering tunings are unique to each car, lending the Sky a more upscale, relaxed feel. The Sky uses GM's ''LE5'' 2.4 liter inline-4 and ''LNF'' 2.0 liter Turbo-4 mated to an Aisin AR-5 manual or GM 5L40-E automatic.

==Red Line==
A '''Red Line''' model of the Sky was introduced on April 11, 2006 at the New York Auto Show. It uses the same 260 hp (194 kW) [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] Ecotec engine as the Solstice GXP, as well as the same standard 5-speed Aisin manual transmission. An automatic transmission is optional.

The Red Line will get a standard torque-sensing limitied-slip differential, standard StabiliTrak stability control, and an enhanced sport suspension over the standard Sky (currently avalible as a dealer-add on for regular Skys). Other exterior enhancements include dual exhausts, 18 in wheels, and a specific front fascia modeled for the Red Line. On the inside the Red Line will receive a special leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, special embroidery on the seats and floormats, metallic door sill covers and stainless steel pedals, special tachometer and guages, and a digital boost gauge in the Driver Information Center.

Prices start $27,895 for the Red Line model, which will arrive in Saturn dealers in the fall of 2006.
==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==

==See also==
* [[Vauxhall VX220]] and [[Opel Speedster]], the European-markets predecessors, both based on the [[Lotus Elise]] and built by [[Lotus|Lotus Cars]].

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==External Links==
* [http://www.skyredline.com 2007 Saturn Sky Redline Forums and Info]
* [http://www.skyroadster.com/forums Saturn Sky Discussion Area]
* [http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=1679 Vauxhall VX Lightning]
* [http://www.saturnskyredline.net Saturn Sky Information]

[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:Saturn Vehicles|Sky]]
[[Category:Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles]]
[[Category:Sports Cars]]
[[Category:Roadsters]]
[[Category:2000s Automobiles]]

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