2000 Saturn L-Series: Road Test
2000 Saturn L-Series ▼
- MSRP: $15,010 - $21,360
- Invoice: $13,359 - $19,010
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Our road test for the 2000 Saturn L-Series includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Saturn L-Series from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Saturn L-Series, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Saturn L-Series help you decide if a 2000 Saturn L-Series is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.7 |
Adequate, but not exciting; Saturn says the automatic-transmission LS1 goes 0-60 mph in a 9.8 seconds, the V6/automatic LS2 in 8.2.
FUEL ECONOMY
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 5 | 5.4 |
A V6/automatic sedan averaged 19 mpg in our tests, a 4-cylinder/automatic wagon returned 26.6 mpg.
RIDE QUALITY
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
A firm ride is the price for the L's sporty handling. Wagons ride slightly stiffer than sedans, and neither absorbs bumps as well as a Camry.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Confident cornering, with linear and communicative steering.
QUIETNESS
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
As quiet as most competitors, although not as isolating as a Camry.
CONTROLS
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Instrumentation is large and clear, but the fan-speed switch moves crudely, and the automatic transmission's console-mounted gear-position indicator washes out in direct sunlight.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 5.2 |
Adequate head and leg room, with comfortable seats.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.1 |
Rear head and leg room is ample, but the rear cushion is soft and too low to the floor.
CARGO ROOM
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 6 | 4.5 |
The sedan's large, accessible trunk is a competitive advantage, as is the availability of the wagon, a body style few rivals offer.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.3 |
The long-awaited L-Series satisfies in most facets of performance, and while its cabin is roomy, it's furnished to meet modest expectations. L-Series base prices, however, undercut those of comparable Accord and Camry models. The volume LS1/automatic, for example, lists for about $1730 less than an Accord LX and almost $2700 below a Camry LE.
Total Score
| L100 sdn, man. | LW200 wgn, auto. | L300 sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 54 | 53 | 50.2 |
Total Score: 54
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