2000-2005 Saturn L-Series: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The L-Series sedan and station wagon could have a V6 instead of the four cylinder common to the smaller S-Series. The new front-drive midsize 4-door sedan and wagon were based on the German-made Opel Vectra. Assembled in Delaware, the L-Series used Saturn's familiar dent- and rust-resistant polymer panels for front fenders, doors, and bumper fascias. Other body parts were made of steel. Sedans came in LS, LS1, and LS2 form. Wagons were named LW1 and LW2. LS, LS1, and LW1 models used a new GM 4-cylinder engine. The LS2 and LW2 borrowed a 3.0-liter V6 from Saab, another GM company, but omitted Saab's turbocharger. LS and LS1 vehicles could have 5-speed manual shift or a 4-speed automatic transmission; the others were automatic-only. All models seated five and had 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks. LS2 and LW2 versions had 4-wheel disc brakes. Antilock brakes were optional, coupled with traction control.