2005 Saturn RELAY New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Saturn  » 2005 RELAY   What's New for the 2005 Saturn Relay? General Motors hypes the 2005 Saturn Relay as "a crossover sport van that combines SUV-like styling with the functionality of a mid-van." Don't be fooled by such masterful public relations spin. In reality, the 2005 Saturn Relay is an updated version of the old GM minivan trio known as the Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and Pontiac Venture. Advantages of the 2005 Saturn Relay: Comfortable seating for six Optional all-wheel-drive Available stability control Objections to the 2005 Saturn Relay: Stability control and all-wheel-drive are mutually exclusive concepts No side curtain airbags with rollover protection Based on dated GM minivan platform Editor's Advice: Hoping to erase the "soccer-mom" image associated with pedestrian minivans, and wanting to capitalize on consumer desires for SUV styling cues, General Motors concocted a quick-and-dirty fix to upgrade its aging stable of minivans before an all-new version arrives later in the decade. The result, says GM, is the crossover sport van. Why would Saturn introduce a new model on such an old platform? Industry news reports claim that GM won't have a new minivan platform ready until 2007. Translated, this means that the structurally reinforced and significantly updated 2005 Saturn Relay is a stop-gap measure designed to retain market share and capitalize on the public's seemingly insatiable thirst for any vehicle that looks like a 1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. But don't let our marketing skepticism deter you from considering the Saturn Relay. We've always thought that the GM minivans were entertaining to drive and comfortable for the front seat passengers, and current features such as a third-row seat that folds into the floor, available all-wheel-drive and on-board DVD entertainment systems will continue in these new models. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 2008 Saturn Vue First Drive So much better they should have changed the name Saturn Gets Friendlier Saturn adds chat, test drive to improve customer experience 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Preview Going, going, going...green 2007 Saturn Aura Review If only the aura of quality was enough... 2008 Saturn Astra Preview Blame globalization for the resurgence of the American auto industry 2007 Saturn Outlook First Drive Saturn jumps to the front of the crossover pack 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line Preview Green Line, GO! 2008 Saturn Vue Preview A new reason to view Saturn 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Review More than a day late and several dollars short 2007 Saturn Sky Review Today, skies are bright for Saturn, but the forecast might call for clouds ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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