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The '''Saturn RELAY''' was a minivan that was made by General Motors. It was introduced for the 2005 model year, and was built alongside its sisters, the [[Buick Terraza]], the [[Chevrolet Uplander]], and the [[Pontiac Montana SV6]] in [[Doraville, Georgia]]. The Relay was the first Saturn vehicle without [[polymer]] side paneling, the first Saturn that is a [[badge engineering|rebadged]] [[Chevrolet]] or [[Pontiac]], and it was the first (and only) minivan produced by Saturn. |
The '''Saturn RELAY''' was a minivan that was made by General Motors. It was introduced for the 2005 model year, and was built alongside its sisters, the [[Buick Terraza]], the [[Chevrolet Uplander]], and the [[Pontiac Montana SV6]] in [[Doraville, Georgia]]. The Relay was the first Saturn vehicle without [[polymer]] side paneling, the first Saturn that is a [[badge engineering|rebadged]] [[Chevrolet]] or [[Pontiac]], and it was the first (and only) minivan produced by Saturn. |
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The RELAY was introduced with a 3.5 [[litre|L]] [[GM High Value engine#LX9|LX9]] [[V6]] that generates {{convert|200|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|220|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} torque, going from 0-60 mph in the 9-second range |
The RELAY was introduced with a 3.5 [[litre|L]] [[GM High Value engine#LX9|LX9]] [[V6]] that generates {{convert|200|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|220|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} torque, going from 0-60 mph in the 9-second range. For 2006, a 3.9 L [[GM High Value engine#LZ9|LZ9]] V6, with 240 hp (179 kW) and 240 lb·ft (332 Nm) torque, was added as an option, which delivered faster acceleration and better response than the 3.5L engine. For 2007, the 3.5 L V6 was dropped, leaving the 3.9 L as the base engine. Consequently, the optional [[Four-wheel drive|AWD]] system was also dropped, since it could not handle the torque of the 3.9 L engine. Also in 2007, the Relay received an optional [[flexible fuel|flex-fuel]] engine but only for fleet applications.<ref>{{cite web|title=2007 Saturn Relay|url=http://archives.media.gm.com/ca/gm/en/products/saturn/archives/2007Relay.html|publisher=[[General Motors]]|accessdate=30 September 2013}}</ref> The Relay scored three "Good"s (the highest possible score) and two "acceptable"s (the second highest possible score) in [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] (IIHS) [[crash test]]s. In terms of [[gas mileage]], the Relay is rated at {{convert|19|mpgus }} city, {{convert|25|mpgus }} highway. |
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The RELAY started at [[United States dollar|US$]]22,850. There were two available trim levels, ''2'', ''3''. The RELAY 3 was available in front-wheel drive and in all-wheel drive All Relays seat seven via folding/removable 2nd row captains chairs and a 50/50 third-row bench. The third-row bench folds flat but did not fold entirely into the floor. [[OnStar]] assistance and a [[DVD]] rear entertainment system came standard on all Relays. A navigation system was optional on RELAY 3s. Side airbags were standard on the RELAY. The RELAY was discontinued after the 2007 model year and was replaced by the 2007 [[Saturn Outlook]]. |
The RELAY started at [[United States dollar|US$]]22,850. There were two available trim levels, ''2'', ''3''. The RELAY 3 was available in front-wheel drive and in all-wheel drive All Relays seat seven via folding/removable 2nd row captains chairs and a 50/50 third-row bench. The third-row bench folds flat but did not fold entirely into the floor. [[OnStar]] assistance and a [[DVD]] rear entertainment system came standard on all Relays. A navigation system was optional on RELAY 3s. Side airbags were standard on the RELAY. The RELAY was discontinued after the 2007 model year and was replaced by the 2007 [[Saturn Outlook]]. |
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| Saturn RELAY | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2004 – November 17, 2006 |
| Model years | 2005–2007 |
| Assembly | Doraville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | minivan |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | U-body/GMT201 |
| Related | Chevrolet Venture Chevrolet Uplander Buick GL8 Buick GL8 First Land Buick Terraza Oldsmobile Silhouette Opel Sintra/Vauxhall Sintra Pontiac Trans Sport Pontiac Trans Sport Montana Pontiac Montana Pontiac Montana SV6 Buick Rendezvous Pontiac Aztek |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in (3,076 mm) |
| Length | 204.9 in (5,204 mm) |
| Width | 72.0 in (1,829 mm) |
| Height | 2005: 72.0 in (1,829 mm) 2006–07: 68.6 in (1,742 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,426 lb (2,008 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| Successor | Saturn Outlook |
The Saturn RELAY was a minivan that was made by General Motors. It was introduced for the 2005 model year, and was built alongside its sisters, the Buick Terraza, the Chevrolet Uplander, and the Pontiac Montana SV6 in Doraville, Georgia. The Relay was the first Saturn vehicle without polymer side paneling, the first Saturn that is a rebadged Chevrolet or Pontiac, and it was the first (and only) minivan produced by Saturn.
The RELAY was introduced with a 3.5 L LX9 V6 that generates 200 hp (149 kW) and 220 lb⋅ft (300 N⋅m) torque, going from 0-60 mph in the 9-second range. For 2006, a 3.9 L LZ9 V6, with 240 hp (179 kW) and 240 lb·ft (332 Nm) torque, was added as an option, which delivered faster acceleration and better response than the 3.5L engine. For 2007, the 3.5 L V6 was dropped, leaving the 3.9 L as the base engine. Consequently, the optional AWD system was also dropped, since it could not handle the torque of the 3.9 L engine. Also in 2007, the Relay received an optional flex-fuel engine but only for fleet applications.[1] The Relay scored three "Good"s (the highest possible score) and two "acceptable"s (the second highest possible score) in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests. In terms of gas mileage, the Relay is rated at 19 miles per US gallon (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg‑imp) city, 25 miles per US gallon (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg‑imp) highway.
The RELAY started at US$22,850. There were two available trim levels, 2, 3. The RELAY 3 was available in front-wheel drive and in all-wheel drive All Relays seat seven via folding/removable 2nd row captains chairs and a 50/50 third-row bench. The third-row bench folds flat but did not fold entirely into the floor. OnStar assistance and a DVD rear entertainment system came standard on all Relays. A navigation system was optional on RELAY 3s. Side airbags were standard on the RELAY. The RELAY was discontinued after the 2007 model year and was replaced by the 2007 Saturn Outlook.
Changes
2006
2006 models added the GM logos on the front doors.
2007
The final model year of the RELAY. The Saturn logos had been dropped from the front doors, and the all-wheel drive option was no longer available. The Relay was discontinued after the 2007 model year. The Doraville, Georgia assembly plant closed in September 2008. The last 2007 RELAY rolled off the line on November 17, 2006. The Relay was replaced by the 8-passenger, Lambda-based Outlook crossover SUV.
Sales
| Calendar year | US Sales |
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| 2004 | 1,563[2] |
| 2005 | 15,758 |
| 2006 | 7,171 |
| 2007 | 1,474 |
| 2008 | 163 |
References
- ^ "2007 Saturn Relay". General Motors. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/general_motors/gm-sales/GM-US-data-book-2005.xls
External links
Media related to Saturn Relay at Wikimedia Commons