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2007 Saturn Sky First Drive
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TO THE POINT
What’s New? As a bookend to the Pontiac Solstice roadster, the 2007 Saturn Sky offers a more contemporary style and additional features for a higher base price.
Selling Points: Attractive styling; compliant ride; nicely designed interior; snappy manual transmission
Deal Breakers: Less cargo room than the Mazda MX-5 Miata; slightly cramped interior; heavy curb weight; thrashy engine.
Our Advice: Roadster shoppers should take a good hard look at the 2007 Saturn Sky, but driving enthusiasts will likely prefer the Miata or the Solstice.
MEET THE COMPETITION
Pontiac Solstice
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Specifications
The 2007 Saturn Sky competes against the Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Nissan 350Z Roadster, and Pontiac Solstice.
Test Vehicle: 2007 Saturn Sky
Base Price: $23,690 (including the $575 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
Engine Horsepower: 170 at 6,600 rpm
Engine Torque: 162 at 4,800 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Curb Weight, lbs.: 2,933 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 20/28
Observed Fuel Economy: 18.5 mpg
Length: 161.1 inches
Width: 71.4 inches
Wheelbase: 95.1 inches
Height: 50.1 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 42.7 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 38.4 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Two
Max. Cargo Volume: 5.4 cu.-ft.
Competitors: Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Nissan 350Z Roadster, Pontiac Solstice Photos courtesy of General Motors
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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