Engine: 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 224-hp 3.5-liter V6; 252-hp 3.6-liter V6

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags for first and second rows; traction control, ABS

Optional Safety Equipment: electronic stability control

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Kansas City, Kansas

Model Tested: Saturn Aura XR ($23,945)

Standard Equipment: cloth upholstery, 8-way power adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, electronic climate control, 8-speaker sound system with in-dash 6CD/MP3, cruise control, remote engine start, power windows, power locks, tilt/telescope steering wheel, universal garage door opener, trip computer, heated exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, fog lamps, 18-inch wheels

Options as Tested: Enhanced Convenience Package ($425) includes a 6-way power passenger seat and power adjustable pedals,; premium floor mats ($100); XM radio ($199)

Destination Charge: 650

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 252 @ 6400

Torque: 251 @ 3200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 20/28

Wheelbase: 112.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 190.0/70.3/57.6 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.9/60.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.4/53.0/42.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.4/52.2/37.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 15.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3647 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1000 pounds

Tires: P225/50R18

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 16.3 Gallons