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Saturn Sky 2009

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Saturn Sky 2009

Beauté désespérante

Par : Francis Brière

Si vous décidiez d'acheter une Sky, votre aventure se comparerait à l'achat d'une paire de souliers dans un magasin bon marché. Vous les trouverez beaux, mais ils vous feront souffrir.

Carrosserie

Voici un élément très réussi : ses lignes. Une allure très sportive, des courbes fluides et sexy. Bravo ! Je m'en voudrais de ne pas vous en instruire : à près de 40 000 $, j'espérais qu'on me fournisse une commande pour articuler mécaniquement le toit. Non. Vous devez descendre de la voiture et vous servir de vos bras pour abaisser ou relever la capote. Décevant.

Habitacle

Derrière le volant, je me suis demandé si le concepteur de l'ergonomie était un ancien contorsionniste du Cirque du Soleil ! Il nous fait faire des acrobaties, ne serait-ce que pour abaisser les glaces ou, encore, régler notre siège. Aucun moyen de trouver une position de conduite adéquate : chaque défaut de la route nous fait rebondir comme sur un trampoline. Contrairement à ce qu'on retrouve à bord d'autres véhicules de la gamme Saturn, les matériaux et les plastiques utilisés semblent provenir de Dollarama.

Mécanique

Avec 260 chevaux sous le capot, la Sky Red Line possède amplement de puissance pour atteindre la limite en peu de temps. La boîte de vitesses est agréable et précise. Le moteur Ecotec montre beaucoup de souplesse et réagit bien quand le régime moteur atteint 4000 tours par minute.

Comportement

Le modèle Red Line est équipé d'un moteur fougueux qui donne un excellent rendement. Comme la voiture est légère, les accélérations sont vives. En virage, la caisse manque de rigidité pour assurer un comportement sain.

Conclusion

Malheureusement pour GM, d'autres choix s'offrent à vous dans cette catégorie. Même si la vocation de cette voiture consiste à prendre la route tranquillement par un beau dimanche après-midi, pourquoi ne pas s'amuser davantage au volant ?

Informations

Warranty Basic:
3 Years/60,000 km

Drivetrain:
5 Years/160,000 km

Corrosion:
3 Years/60,000 km
Rust-Through
6 Years/160,000 km

Hybrid/Electric Components:
8 Years/160,000 km

Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/160,000 km
includes Courtesy Transportation

Prix sommaire du véhicule

Description PDSF
Prix de base 33,715.00 $
Frais de transport 1,200.00 $
Prix total des options 0.00 $
Prix total avec les options 34,915.00 $
Prix total sans les options 34,915.00 $

Vehicle

Emissions
G/km Of CO2 Emissions N/A
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year N/A
Vehicle
EPA Classification 2-seater

Powertrain

Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code MM5
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Manual Trans w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.26
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.91
Mileage
EnerGuide Estimate - City 11.0 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy 7.9 L/100 km
Cruising Range - City 1115.60 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 1553.37 mi
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Combined N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - City N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code LE5
Engine Type Gas 4-cyl
Displacement 2.4L/145
Fuel System MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 173 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 167 @ 4500
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity 7.9 qts

Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume 50 ft³
Front Head Room 38.4 in
Front Leg Room 42.7 in
Front Shoulder Room 52.4 in
Front Hip Room 50.6 in
Second Head Room N/A
Second Leg Room N/A
Second Shoulder Room N/A
Second Hip Room N/A
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 95.1 in
Length, Overall 161.1 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.3 in
Height, Overall 50.1 in
Track Width, Front 60.7 in
Track Width, Rear 61.4 in
Min Ground Clearance N/A
Liftover Height N/A
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume 5.4 ft³

Chassis

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight 2860 lbs
Trailering
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear Independent SLA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.07 in
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.95 in
Tires
Front Tire Order Code QFX
Rear Tire Order Code QFX
Front Tire Size P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size P245/45R18
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size 18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 34.9 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.7 x 1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.9 x 0.5 in
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 52.2 L
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A

MECHANICAL

  • 2.4L DOHC MFI 16-valve 4-cyl VVT Ecotec engine
  • 5-speed short throw manual transmission w/OD
  • Limited slip differential
  • 3.91 axle ratio
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Maintenance free battery w/run down protection
  • 4-wheel independent SLA suspension
  • Bilstein coil-over monotube shocks
  • Pwr assist hydraulic rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr assisted front/rear disc brakes
  • Stainless steel exhaust system w/bright exhaust tip

EXTERIOR

  • 18" x 8" 5-spoke flangeless silver painted aluminum wheels
  • P245/45R18 all-season performance BSW tires
  • Tire repair kit w/sealant & inflator kit
  • Fully stowable convertible soft cloth top w/glass rear window
  • Front hinged hood w/struts
  • Front/rear body colour fascias
  • Projector beam headlamps
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Fog lamps
  • Dual pwr body colour folding mirrors
  • Solar Ray light tinted glass
  • Speed-sensitive variable intermittent wipers
  • Chrome door handles
  • Front license plate mounting provisions -inc: for vehicles shipped to BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON *Optional for vehicles shipped to AB, PE, PQ, SK, & YT*

ENTERTAINMENT

  • AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), speed compensated volume, TheftLock, aux audio input
  • 6-speaker audio system -inc: (2) 6" door speakers, (2) 1" A-pillar tweeters, (2) 3.5" rear speakers
  • Fixed antenna mast

INTERIOR

  • Front bucket seats
  • Reclining & forward-folding front seat backs -inc: driver side pwr height adjustment, fixed headrests
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Floor console
  • Carpeted floor mats
  • Sport 3-spoke tilt/adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel w/steering-wheel mounted controls for cruise control, audio system & driver info centre
  • Instrumentation -inc: fuel gauge, speedometer, tachometer, chrome bezels
  • Driver info centre
  • Pwr windows
  • Pwr locks
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Cruise control
  • Pwr remote trunk release
  • Vehicle theft deterrent w/engine immobilizer
  • Air conditioner w/manual controls
  • Rear window defogger
  • Lockable glove box
  • aux pwr outlet
  • Premium acoustic headliner
  • Visors w/driver side covered vanity mirror
  • Dual map lights
  • Theatre dimming lighting
  • Front seatback pockets
  • Trunk light
  • Carpeted trunk

SAFETY

  • Antilock braking system
  • StabiliTrak vehicle stability system
  • Driver & front passenger dual stage air bags
  • Passenger sensing system
  • OnStar w/(1) year Safe & Sound service
  • Safety belts w/pretensioners, energy absorbing retractors
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Emergency trunk release handle

AIR COND EXCISE TAX

FEDERAL AIR CONDITIONING EXCISE TAX ___ 100 $

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1SA 0 $

ENGINE

2.4L DOHC MFI 16-VALVE 4-CYL VVT ECOTEC ENGINE
  • (STD)
LE5 0 $

TRANSMISSION

5-SPEED SHORT THROW MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD
  • (STD)
MM5 0 $
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • inc: urethane shift knob
MX0 1250 $

WHEELS

18" X 8" 5-SPOKE FLANGELESS SILVER PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS
  • (STD)
N87 0 $
18" X 8" 5-SPOKE FLANGELESS POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS QF8 720 $
18" X 8" 5-SPOKE FLANGELESS ALUMINUM CHROME WHEELS PD5 950 $

PAINT

BLACK ONYX 41U 0 $
EVENING BLUE 48U 0 $
POLAR WHITE 50U 0 $
SILVER PEARL METALLIC 67U 0 $
CHILI PEPPER RED 74U 0 $
TECHNO GRAY 75U 0 $
RUBY RED 79U 0 $
SUNBURST YELLOW 34U 255 $

PAINT SCHEME

STANDARD PAINT ___ 0 $

ROOF TYPE

BLACK TOP 19T 0 $
TAN TOP 60T 0 $

SEAT TYPE

FRONT BUCKET SEATS
  • (STD)
A50 0 $

SEAT TRIM

EBONY, CLOTH TRIM 19B 0 $
EBONY, LEATHER TRIM
  • (REQ: PCQ Premium Trim)
192 0 $
CASHMERE/EBONY, LEATHER TRIM
  • (REQ: PCQ Premium Trim)
312 0 $
COBALT RED/EBONY, LEATHER TRIM
  • (REQ: PCQ Premium Trim)
025 0 $

RADIO

AM/FM STEREO W/CD/MP3 PLAYER
  • inc: seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), speed compensated volume, TheftLock, aux audio input (STD)
US8 0 $
AM/FM STEREO W/CD/MP3 PLAYER
  • inc: seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), speed compensated volume, TheftLock, USB port
  • (REQ: UQ3 Monsoon Audio System)
UUI 115 $
AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER
  • inc: seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), speed compensated volume, TheftLock, aux audio input
  • (REQ: UQ3 Monsoon Audio System)
US9 495 $

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

SPORT SPOILER D52 325 $
BLACK CUSTOM MOULDED FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VQK 245 $
XM SATELLITE RADIO
  • inc: (3) month free subscription
U2K 260 $
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY UPF 150 $
PREMIUM TRIM
  • inc: leather appointed seats, metallic finish sill plates & pedals, leather wrapped shifter knob w/manual transmission
  • (REQ: __2 or 025 Leather Trim)
PCQ 1330 $
WINDSCREEN
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VLN 320 $
FLEET PROGRAM
  • *CREDIT*
A4F 0 $
MONSOON AUDIO SYSTEM
  • inc: amplified (7) speaker audio system, (2) 6" door speakers, (2) 1" A-pillar tweeters, (2) 3.5" rear speakers, (1) subwoofer
  • (REQ: US9 or UUI AM/FM stereo)
UQ3 185 $