The 2007 Sky is fun to drive, but its true purpose lies in its head-turning ability: getting more people to take notice of the Saturn brand.
With dramatic styling and a high fun factor, the Sky roadster is the first of new things to come from Saturn.
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The front of the car is defined by pronounced fender peaks and a bold, chrome bar that carries an integrated Saturn badge.
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Vents in the hood and side panels add to the Sky's aggressive style.
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The cloth top stows completely under a rear decklid that incorporates fairings behind both seats.
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The Sky is powered by a 177-horsepower 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with a standard 5-speed manual transmission.
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When the standard, insulated soft-top is up, the interior is very quiet for a convertible.
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The cockpit-style interior is oriented towards the driver and features piano black and chrome trim.
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The Sky is built on GM's new global rear-wheel-drive compact performance platform that it shares with the Pontiac Solstice; however, both vehicles have singular styling and different driving characteristics.
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The headlights and taillights are designed to add a sense of refinement and attention to detail that is carried through to the interior design.
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Five-spoke 18-inch wheels come standard with high-performance all-season tires.
The exciting, aggressively styled 2007 Sky roadster—two terms not normally associated with conservative, safe Saturn—represents a new direction, future and attitude for GM's "different kind of car company."
Simply put, the Sky is the kind of car that can put a smile on a driver's face—not because of the no-hassle buying experience, but because of the fun factor: it's fun to drive, fun to be seen in, and it delivers what drivers expect from a sporty roadster. More importantly for Saturn, hot on the heels of Sky will be the new Saturn Aura sedan followed by the Outlook crossover SUV—both of which created buzz at the New York Auto Show in April.
Although Sky is a bold statement about the new Saturn and a strong step towards the future, it is still a low-volume niche vehicle, whereas the Aura and Outlook are aimed directly at the heart of two much larger segments of the market.
Granted, the Sky's true purpose lies in its head-turning ability: getting more people to take notice of the Saturn brand, beyond those who actually purchase a Sky. But then the Aura and Outlook must deliver on the promises offered by the new designs for Saturn to survive.
"As we build on our reputation for great customer care, Saturn is introducing a bold new design and level of refinement with Sky," said Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak. "The Sky represents the future of the Saturn brand."
Dynamic and Fun New RoadsterThe Saturn Sky doesn't look like anything else on the road—including its Pontiac Solstice cousin.
Inspired by the Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept created in 2003 at GM's Advanced Design Studio in Birmingham, England, the Sky's styling was created, adapted and adopted from the Lightning by designers at GM's studios in Warren, Michigan.
The Sky makes an entrance with pronounced fender peaks and a bold, chrome bar that carries an integrated Saturn badge. The overall look is one of aggression, with edgy, sharp lines that contrast with clean surfaces. Vents in the hood and front fenders emphasize the sleek, aggressive style.
The manual convertible top folds completely out of sight under the rear deck for a clean look. An integrated fairing behind both the driver and passenger are actually effective wind blockers. With the standard, insulated soft-top up, the car is very quiet for a convertible.
Luggage—What Luggage?The great looks create the only real critique of the Sky—with the top down there is very little trunk space. For weekend trips, don't plan on taking any more than a couple of small, soft duffle bags that can be squeezed into the two cubic feet of space surrounding the folded top. With the top up the available room is 5.4 cubic feet—slightly more than Solstice.
The wheels are pushed out to the far corners and the headlights and taillights are integrated into the corners of the car for a European feel. The headlights and taillights are designed to add a sense of refinement and attention to detail that carries through to the interior.
With dramatic styling and a high fun factor, the Sky roadster is the first of new things to come from Saturn.
Click to enlarge
The front of the car is defined by pronounced fender peaks and a bold, chrome bar that carries an integrated Saturn badge.
Click to enlarge
Vents in the hood and side panels add to the Sky's aggressive style.
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Click to enlarge
The cloth top stows completely under a rear decklid that incorporates fairings behind both seats.
Click to enlarge
The Sky is powered by a 177-horsepower 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with a standard 5-speed manual transmission.
Click to enlarge
When the standard, insulated soft-top is up, the interior is very quiet for a convertible.
Click to enlarge
The cockpit-style interior is oriented towards the driver and features piano black and chrome trim.
Click to enlarge
The Sky is built on GM's new global rear-wheel-drive compact performance platform that it shares with the Pontiac Solstice; however, both vehicles have singular styling and different driving characteristics.
Click to enlarge
The headlights and taillights are designed to add a sense of refinement and attention to detail that is carried through to the interior design.
Click to enlarge
Five-spoke 18-inch wheels come standard with high-performance all-season tires.
The exciting, aggressively styled 2007 Sky roadster—two terms not normally associated with conservative, safe Saturn—represents a new direction, future and attitude for GM's "different kind of car company."
Simply put, the Sky is the kind of car that can put a smile on a driver's face—not because of the no-hassle buying experience, but because of the fun factor: it's fun to drive, fun to be seen in, and it delivers what drivers expect from a sporty roadster. More importantly for Saturn, hot on the heels of Sky will be the new Saturn Aura sedan followed by the Outlook crossover SUV—both of which created buzz at the New York Auto Show in April.
Although Sky is a bold statement about the new Saturn and a strong step towards the future, it is still a low-volume niche vehicle, whereas the Aura and Outlook are aimed directly at the heart of two much larger segments of the market.
Granted, the Sky's true purpose lies in its head-turning ability: getting more people to take notice of the Saturn brand, beyond those who actually purchase a Sky. But then the Aura and Outlook must deliver on the promises offered by the new designs for Saturn to survive.
"As we build on our reputation for great customer care, Saturn is introducing a bold new design and level of refinement with Sky," said Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak. "The Sky represents the future of the Saturn brand."
Dynamic and Fun New RoadsterThe Saturn Sky doesn't look like anything else on the road—including its Pontiac Solstice cousin.
Inspired by the Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept created in 2003 at GM's Advanced Design Studio in Birmingham, England, the Sky's styling was created, adapted and adopted from the Lightning by designers at GM's studios in Warren, Michigan.
The Sky makes an entrance with pronounced fender peaks and a bold, chrome bar that carries an integrated Saturn badge. The overall look is one of aggression, with edgy, sharp lines that contrast with clean surfaces. Vents in the hood and front fenders emphasize the sleek, aggressive style.
The manual convertible top folds completely out of sight under the rear deck for a clean look. An integrated fairing behind both the driver and passenger are actually effective wind blockers. With the standard, insulated soft-top up, the car is very quiet for a convertible.
Luggage—What Luggage?The great looks create the only real critique of the Sky—with the top down there is very little trunk space. For weekend trips, don't plan on taking any more than a couple of small, soft duffle bags that can be squeezed into the two cubic feet of space surrounding the folded top. With the top up the available room is 5.4 cubic feet—slightly more than Solstice.
The wheels are pushed out to the far corners and the headlights and taillights are integrated into the corners of the car for a European feel. The headlights and taillights are designed to add a sense of refinement and attention to detail that carries through to the interior.
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