Saturn Relay
The Saturn Relay is 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.
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| Saturn Relay | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | June 20, 2004 – November 17, 2006 |
| Model years | 2005–2007 |
| Assembly | Doraville Assembly, Doraville, Georgia, United States |
| 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 | Buick GL8 Buick Terraza Chevrolet Uplander Pontiac Montana SV6 |
| Powertrain | |
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| 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 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 three available trim levels, 1, 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 optional 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 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 Saturn Outlook crossover SUV.
Sales
| Calendar year | US Sales |
|---|---|
| 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.
- "GM Deliveries 1996 - 2005".
