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2006 Saturn Relay
Date Published: 2/20/08

2006 Saturn Relay
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MSRP:
$22,750 - 29,250

Invoice:
$21,212 - 27,257

Class:
Minivan
2006 Saturn Relay
Expert Rating Summary
Category Relay 2 Rating (See All
Ratings)
Minivan Average Rating
Acceleration 3 4.2
Fuel Economy 4 4.2
Ride Quality 6 5.8
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 4.7
Quietness 6 5.7
Controls 6 6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 6.7
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 6.8
Cargo Room 10 9.9
Value within Class 5 6.3
Total Score: 56 60.3
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Saturn Relay Review
Saturn's minivans add available 2nd-row side airbags for 2006. Relay mimics Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, and Pontiac SV6. It comes with front-wheel drive in "2" and uplevel "3" trim, plus a Relay 3 with all-wheel drive. The AWD includes load-leveling suspension that's also available for other models. A 201-hp V6 (196 hp with AWD) and 4-speed automatic transmission are standard, as is ABS. Promised but not delivered during the model year was an optional 235-hp V6. Traction/antiskid control standard on FWD, unavailable on AWD. Front side airbags are also newly standard on 3 and optional for the 2. They're designed to protect both head and torso, as are the newly optional 2nd-row side airbags. All Relays seat seven via folding/removable 2nd-row buckets and a 50/50 3rd-row bench that folds flat atop the cargo floor. All 3s now include a power sliding right-side door; dual power doors are available. Every Relay has DVD entertainment and OnStar assistance. Options include remote starting and a navigation system.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as the family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.

Our Best Buys include Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended pick is Toyota Sienna.

Kia Sedona is new or significantly redesigned.
News
Informants see little change for Relay and its corporate siblings until 2009. That's when GM is to replace its current minivans with clean-sheet models. The basis will be the Lambda platform premiering for 2007 with Saturn's Outlook large crossover wagon. The next Relay is said to have dramatic styling and fold-flat rear seats.
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