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| + | |classification=Compact car |
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| + | |bodystyle=4DR Sedan |
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| + | |transmission=5-speed manual<br>4-speed automatic |
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| + | |cylinders=4 |
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| + | |enginesize=1.9 liters |
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| + | |horsepower=100 (1995 SL)<br>124 |
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| + | |drive=Front-wheel drive |
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| + | |mpg=28/37 (SL/SL1)<br>25/34 (SL2) |
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| ⚫ | }}[[Saturn]] was truly a phenomenon in the marketplace, achieving a cultlike following with a traditional low-priced, front-drive 4-door sedan. Saturn's competition was tough, and included popular compact cars like the [[Dodge/Plymouth Neon]], [[Toyota Corolla]], [[Geo/Chevrolet Prizm|Geo Prizm]] and [[Ford Escort]]. |
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==Year-to-year changes== |
==Year-to-year changes== |
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| + | ===1991=== |
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| + | When launched as a 1991 model, [[Saturn SL-Series|Saturn sedans]] came in three flavors, the plain vanilla SL, the mid-level SL1 and the upscale SL2. |
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| + | Antilock brakes were an option across the board, but only the SL2 included 4-wheel disc brakes instead of rear drums. Both uplevel models also offered traction control, a feature that was required to also opt for ABS and automatic transmission. |
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| + | The SL2 further distanced itself from its brethren sedans by offering body-colored fascias instead of black bumpers and larger, 15-in. wheels and tires in place of the standard 14-in. wheels. |
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| + | ===1995=== |
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| + | All models, this year, received dual airbags that replaced the previous, pesky motorized shoulder belts. The driver's airbag was housed in a new 2-spoke steering wheel. A new instrument panel also debuted in all models. |
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| + | Power for the SL and SL1 came from a 1.9-liter sohc Four that produced 15 more horsepower this year, going from throttle body fuel injection to multiport injection. The SL came only with a manual 5-speed, while the SL1 also offered an optional 4-speed automatic. |
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| + | More power was the order of the day for the SL2, with a dohc version of the 1.9 engine that cranked out 124 horsepower and was used to be mated to either the 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. |
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==Retail prices== |
==Retail prices== |
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Revision as of 21:53, 4 March 2020
Saturn was truly a phenomenon in the marketplace, achieving a cultlike following with a traditional low-priced, front-drive 4-door sedan. Saturn's competition was tough, and included popular compact cars like the Dodge/Plymouth Neon, Toyota Corolla, Geo Prizm and Ford Escort.
Year-to-year changes
1991
When launched as a 1991 model, Saturn sedans came in three flavors, the plain vanilla SL, the mid-level SL1 and the upscale SL2.
Antilock brakes were an option across the board, but only the SL2 included 4-wheel disc brakes instead of rear drums. Both uplevel models also offered traction control, a feature that was required to also opt for ABS and automatic transmission.
The SL2 further distanced itself from its brethren sedans by offering body-colored fascias instead of black bumpers and larger, 15-in. wheels and tires in place of the standard 14-in. wheels.
1995
All models, this year, received dual airbags that replaced the previous, pesky motorized shoulder belts. The driver's airbag was housed in a new 2-spoke steering wheel. A new instrument panel also debuted in all models.
Power for the SL and SL1 came from a 1.9-liter sohc Four that produced 15 more horsepower this year, going from throttle body fuel injection to multiport injection. The SL came only with a manual 5-speed, while the SL1 also offered an optional 4-speed automatic.
More power was the order of the day for the SL2, with a dohc version of the 1.9 engine that cranked out 124 horsepower and was used to be mated to either the 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Retail prices
As of January 1, 1994:
- $9,995 (1995 Saturn SL)
As of mid-1994:
- $10,995 (1995 Saturn SL1)
- $11,995 (1995 Saturn SL2)
As of July 17, 1995:
- $10,495 (1996 Saturn SL)
- $11,395 (1996 Saturn SL1)
- $12,295 (1996 Saturn SL2)
Specifications
| Model year | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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| 1995 | SL | 5-speed manual | 4-cylinder | 1.9L | FWD | 28 City/37 Highway | 100 |
| 1995 | SL1 | 5-speed manual | 4-cylinder | 1.9L | FWD | 28 City/37 Highway | 100 |
| 1995 | SL2 | 5-speed manual | 4-cylinder | 1.9L | FWD | 25 City/34 Highway | 124 |
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