2007 Saturn Aura

[HarleyEarl]

And I thought those wheels were an exclusive on the Aura:

Edited September 15, 2005 by HarleyEarl

[Northstar]

I think you'll see that design on a lot of GM cars. The Solstice has GM accessory wheels that look like those too.

[AAS]

So, are the toned down wheel flairs an Aura thing too? I really hope not, since they give the Aura so much more character and presence as compared to the Astra.

[HarleyEarl]

Me too, hope the Aura doesn't just rebadge the Opel. I really like the wheel flares and sill on the Saturn. Gives it a nice stance, solid.

[pow]

The wheels were first seen on the Astra VXR:

[HarleyEarl]

crap, you are right, I had overlooked that. Here I always thought the Aura had them first. And for the record, they have to be one of my favorite wheels of all time.

Edited September 16, 2005 by HarleyEarl

[Cadillacfan]

Good news for fans of the concept. Though, I don't think they'll be chrome-plated like that. They're a little too gawdy.

[Drew Dowdell]

Good news for fans of the concept.  Though, I don't think they'll be chrome-plated like that.  They're a little too gawdy.

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Bling sells

[SingleStylish]

Here's another look... This looks more like the lower fascia of the Aura...(Aurora? Anyone else see the similarities... The "comeback" car for Olds is now a slightly modified name for the "comeback" car for Saturn???)

[HarleyEarl]

But notice how the sill carries through onto the fender lip on the Aura....that is what makes it look so good.

[mjdecker]

Me too, hope the Aura doesn't just rebadge the Opel.  I really like the wheel flares and sill on the Saturn.  Gives it a nice stance, solid.

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Same here.. Especially the rear.. granted it's simular to the G6, I think it has more striking body lines that the Vectra's rear.
Also LED Taillights would be awsome in a GM car other than Cadillac, but I'm not putting my money down that it's going to happen.

[Dsuupr]

That great! This means that the production vehicle won't loose the overall excitement of the show car. I think the new Vectra is stunning. Let's hope GM doesn't loose the appeal on the inside.

[Paolino]

Same here.. Especially the rear.. granted it's simular to the G6, I think it has more striking body lines that the Vectra's rear.
Also LED Taillights would be awsome in a GM car other than Cadillac, but I'm not putting my money down that it's going to happen.

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Agreed... I was surprised the LaCrosse and Lucerne didn't have LEDs.

[Dsuupr]

So if they're doing this to the Aura, why can't they speed the process up on replacing the Ion?

[HarleyEarl]

Exactly, they should transplant one of the Opel models here to put the Ion out of it's misery. Do a blatant rebadge. Anything would be better than the awful Ion.

[mjdecker]

Exactly, they should transplant one of the Opel models here to put the Ion out of it's misery.  Do a blatant rebadge.  Anything would be better than the awful Ion.

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I agree.. hell, If i was in the market for a new car, I'd seriously consider a 3 door Astra.
And to think I HATE hatches...

[HarleyEarl]

I hate hatches too, but something about this Opel just grabs me. It's downright sexy, hot. It's almost a two-door sport wagon. I love it! Put an Ion beside this, well don't, it's just too painful.

[Dsuupr]

I hate hatches too, but something about this Opel just grabs me.  It's downright sexy, hot.  It's almost a two-door sport wagon.  I love it!  Put an Ion beside this, well don't, it's just too painful.

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As much as I hate the horrible Saturn Dealers service, I'd convert to Saturn for the Astra Coupe.

[The Brit]

For the record, those wheels also pre-date the Astra VXR. They have been an optional (but regular factory - not aftermarket) wheel on Vectra for a couple of years in Europe. You see lots on the road over here. They're 19's.

[I hope GMRULES again]

I never liked hatches and I don't like this one either.