2005 Saturn Relay: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $23,770 -$29,855
- Invoice: $22,160 -$27,819
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Saturn Relay. See if the 2005 Saturn Relay is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Saturn Relay |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 3 |
| Arrival Date: | 02/07/2005 |
| Engine: | ohv V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 26,865 |
| Price as Tested: | 29,445 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3303 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3850 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 547 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 25.253 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 21.62 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Power Pkg. (Ultrasonic Rrear Park Assistance, Power Left Hand and Right Hand Sliding Doors) Safety Pkg. (Traction Control, Dual Stage Frontal Air Bags with Right Front Passanger Sensing System and Side Impact Airbags), XM Satellite Radio (w/3 months free), 3.5 Liter OHV SFI V6 Engine, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, Silver Pearl Exterior, Tan Interior
From the Back Seat
Mark Bilek
GM should be embarrassed by this van. It lacks so many features that have become required in the class that it immediately feels dated. There's no curtain airbags, no fold-away rear seat, and the interior is cramped. The Relay strongest point may be its on-road presence that makes it very carlike to drive. Prices aren't out of line, but they shouldn't be either considering that this van is down on features. Despite the tag of all-new, this van is more of the same from GM and a disappointment in the class.
Tom Appel
I officially curse Relay with faint praise: it's fine. I like the interior a lot, and the un-GM-like switchgear feel and improved dash/console materials speak volumes about GMs intentions. Still, the lack of power and missing curtain side airbags are critical failures that doom this non-plastic Saturn to be a heavily rebated discount special. Shame.
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