Defunct Brand Owners Shun GM and Ford

There are some three million former Saturn, Pontiac and Hummer customers in the United States, all of whom will unlikely ever have the pleasure of buying a newer model of their current make again. These are some of America�s defunct brands, all gone the same way as Plymouth, DeSoto, Packard and many others. These latest additions were culled following General Motors bankruptcy reorganisation in 2009. And Mercury owners are in the same boat.
Now, Ford and GM are desperately trying to hold onto these �brand-less� customers. Accoriding to a report from the Wall Street Journal, in this year alone, 70% Pontiac owners, 71% of Saturn owners and 65% of Mercury owners who traded in their vehicles left with something other than a Ford or GM product.

2011 Saturn Cars pictures gallery and performance previews

2011 Saturn Cars pictures gallery and performance previews
aturn Corporation was an automobile manufacturer and marque, established on January 7, 1985 as a subsidiary of General Motors in response to the success of Japanese automobile imports in the United States

Saturn outlook 2009 Full Review

Manufacturer General Motors
Production 2007-present
Assembly Lansing Delta Township Assembly - Delta Township, Michigan, United States
Predecessor Saturn Relay
Successor Chevrolet Traverse (Canada only)
Class Full-size crossover SUV
Body style(s) 4-door SUV
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform GM Lambda platform
Engine(s) 3.6 L LY7 V6
Transmission(s) 6-speed 6T70 automatic
Wheelbase 118.9 in (3020 mm)
Length 200.7 in (5098 mm)
Width 78.2 in (1986 mm)
Height 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Saturn outlook 2009

Saturn outlook 2009

Saturn outlook 2009

Saturn outlook

Saturn outlook 2009

Saturn Astra 2009 Review and Photo Gallery

It is branded as an Opel in continental Europe, the Republic of Ireland, the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, South Africa, India and Taiwan, as Vauxhall Astra in the United Kingdom, as Holden in Australasia, as Chevrolet Astra in Latin America and as Saturn in the United States and Canada.
Saturn Astra 2009

Saturn Astra 2009

Saturn Astra 2009

Saturn Astra 2009

Saturn Astra 2009

Saturn Sky pictures

Saturn Sky pictures

Saturn Sky

 

Saturn Sky

 

Saturn Sky picture

 

2009 Saturn Sky

Saturn Sky car wallpaper

Saturn Sky car wallpaper

Saturn Sky

Saturn Sky dashboard

Saturn Sky

Technical Specs
Standard Engine2.4L I4
Standard Transmission5 Speed Manual
Cylinders4Horse
power @ RPM173@5800
Torque @ RPM167@4500 (foot-lbs)

The 2009 Saturn Sky is Saturn�s two-seat roadster that shares a front-engine rear-wheel-drive platform with the Pontiac Solstice. Debuting for the 2007 model year, the Sky boasts its own distinctive look and style to distinguish it from the Solstice with sharp fender peaks and a chrome grille bar that carries an integrated Saturn badge. The design features a wide stance, short overhangs, 18-inch wheels, and the convertible top folds completely into the rear compartment. The interior features piano black and chrome finishes with optional leather seats and technical grains.

The 2009 Saturn Sky features the Ruby Red Limited Edition and the Hydro Blue Limited Edition, both with new split-spoke wheels. Available OnStar 8.0 includes Bluetooth hands-free phone connection and new 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels are offered in three different finishes. Three new exterior colors are added: Evening Blue, Ruby Red and Hydro Blue.