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2011 Saturn S Series

The 2011 Saturn S Series is distinctive and visually striking, but it is not necessarily a head-turner. Saturn is best known for friendly sales and service. It’s also known for innovation and The 2011 Saturn S Series is no exception. Like Saturn cars, The 2011 Saturn S Series is fitted with polymer body panels to resist dents. It’s also available with a continuously variable transmission. Its long wheelbase makes for a roomy interior.

These features, combined with a competitive price, help The 2011 Saturn S Series to stand out in the increasingly popular compact sport-utility market. All-wheel-drive models add all-weather capability. 2011 Saturn S Series comes standard with a four-cylinder engine. With the optional V6, The 2011 Saturn S Series can tow a small boat, Jet Ski or snow machine. For 2011, The 2011 Saturn S Series boasts an expanded model lineup with optional leather seating, seat heaters, and 180-watt audio.

The 2011 Saturn S Series is available in four models, all designed to be highly configurable. The base 2011 Saturn S Series comes with a 143-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel-drive. It can navigate dirt roads, but is not designed for off-road driving. There’s also a four-cylinder model with the VTi automatic transmission. It’s a continuously variable transmission that uses pulleys and belts rather than gears for seamless acceleration. All-wheel drive is available with the four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission for improved all-weather capability. New for 2011 is a V6 model with front-wheel drive. At the top is a V6 AWD model. All V6 models come with a more conventional five-speed automatic transmission. V6 models also come with more standard equipment, including cruise control, power exterior mirrors, an auto-dimming interior mirror, and aluminum wheels. Electronic traction control is only available on the four-cylinder model with five-speed manual and comes packaged with anti-lock brakes. ABS for AWD models does not include traction control but costs the same. All versions of The 2011 Saturn S Series can be ordered in one of two décor themes, which Saturn calls Outdoor Expression and Urban Expression. The hardy Outdoorsman sports a front brush bar, a prominent roof rack, and 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. Interior features include a rubberized cargo area and floor covering; Ostrich leather accents and a plug-in handheld GPS unit. The Urban warrior comes with 18-inch wheels, performance tires and a lowered suspension. Inside is an integrated navigation system and rear-seat gaming system. A leather upholstery package has been added for 2011 that includes driver lumbar support and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Another new option is an advanced audio system with an eight-inch subwoofer, 180-watt amplifier, and six door-mounted speakers. Also available is a power sunroof.  Its exterior design is more sensible than sensational, with looks that are modern and practical, and strong lines that avoid the bubble effect that curvy, cutesy imported mini-utilities share. The front end is thick and snubbed, with headlamps that ride high atop an exaggerated grille.