Saturn Relay
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| Manufacturer | Saturn Corporation |
| Parent company | General Motors |
| Production | 2005–2007 |
| Assembly | Doraville, Georgia |
| Successor | Saturn Outlook |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | 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 Buick Rendezvous Buick Terraza Chevrolet Uplander Chevrolet Venture Pontiac Aztek Pontiac Montana SV6 |
| Similar | Dodge Caravan Ford Freestar Nissan Quest |
The Saturn Relay was a minivan from the Saturn brand of American automaker General Motors. It was introduced for the 2005 model year, and was built alongside its sisters, the Buick Terraza, the Chevrolet Uplander, and the Pontiac Montana SV6 in Doraville, Georgia. The Relay was 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. 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 started at US$22,850. There were 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 did not fold entirely into the floor. OnStar assistance and a DVD rear entertainment system came standard on all Relays. A navigation system was optional on Relay 3s. Front side airbags were standard on 3s and optional for the 2. Second-row side airbags were optional on all models.
[edit] Future
GM was supposed to redesign the Relay for 2008 on the Lambda platform, but this has been canceled, mostly due to poor sales. GM has dropped the Relay for the 2007 model year, and its Doraville Assembly plant is scheduled for closure. The Relay has been replaced by the Outlook crossover SUV, a Lambda-based 8-passenger vehicle.
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