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2009 Saturn Sky Review
A terrific little roadster.
2009 Sky Review Summary & Specifications
The Saturn Sky is a nice cruiser. It looks cool and sporty and would be a good commuter car. It isn't the best choice for tall drivers and, as with any two-seat roadster, luggage space is at a premium. Buyers benefit from the Saturn dealer network. The Sky Red Line version features a free-revving turbocharged engine we've found more willing for spirited driving.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Northern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Saturn Sky ($27,595); Sky Red Line ($31,905) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline four |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 173-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 260-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags; ABS, EBD, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-553-6000 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.saturn.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27595 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Saturn Sky ($27,595) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, console, cruise control, keyless entry, alarm system, OnStar, six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with XM Satellite radio |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Trim Package ($795) includes leather seat inserts, leather-wrapped shift knob, steering wheel mounted audio controls, metallic finish sill plates, stainless steel pedal covers; Monsoon audio ($395) |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 28955 |
| Horse Power | 173 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 167 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/25 |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 161.1/71.4/50.1 |
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| Turning Radius | 34.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/50.6/42.7 |
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| Trunk Volume | 5.4 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, upper and lower A arms, coil springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 3.6 |
| Curb Weight | 2963 |
| Stock Tires | P245/45VR18 Goodyear Eagle RSA |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.6 |
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