Saturn Relay
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| Also called: | Buick Terraza Chevrolet Uplander Pontiac Montana SV6 |
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| Manufacturer: | General Motors |
| Production: | 2005–2007 |
| Assembly: | Doraville, Georgia |
| Successor: | Saturn Outlook |
| Class: | Minivan |
| Body style: | 4-door van |
| Platform: | FF/AWD U-body |
| Engine: | 3.5 L LX9 V6 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase: | 121.1 in |
| Length: | 204.9 in |
| Width: | 72.0 in |
| Height: | 68.6 in |
| Curb weight: | 4426 lb |
| Fuel capacity: | 25 US gal |
| Related: | Buick GL8 |
| Similar: | Dodge Caravan Ford Freestar Nissan Quest Toyota Sienna |
The Saturn Relay is a minivan from General Motors' Saturn brand that was introduced in 2005. The Relay is built alongside its sisters, the Buick Terraza, the Chevrolet Uplander, and the Pontiac Montana SV6 in Doraville, Georgia. The Relay is the first Saturn vehicle without polymer side paneling.
The Relay was introduced with a 3.5 L LX9 V6 that generates 200 hp (149 kW) and 220 ft·lbf (298 N·m) torque, going from 0-60 mph in 10.2 seconds. A 3.9 L V6 has replaced it for the 2007 model year. The Relay scored three "Good"s (the highest possible score) and two "acceptable"s (the second highest possible score) in IIHS crash tests. In terms of gas mileage, the Relay is rated at 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway.
The Relay starts at US$22,850. There are three available trim levels, 2FWD, 3FWD, and 3AWD. All Relays seat seven via folding/removable 2nd row captains chairs and a 50/50 third-row bench. The third-row bench folds flat but does not fold entirely into the floor. OnStar assistance and a DVD rear entertainment system come standard on all Relays. A navigation system is optional on Relay 3s. Front side airbags are standard on 3s and optional for the 2. Second-row side airbags are optional on all models.
[edit] Future
GM was supposed to redesign the Relay for 2009 on the Lambda platform, but this has been canceled, probably due to poor sales. However, GM will drop the Relay for the 2008 model year, the same time GM will close the Doraville plant. It will be replaced by the Outlook crossover SUV, a Lambda-based 8-passenger vehicle.
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