2007 Saturn Sky

Interior & Features

The Saturn's $23,115 MSRP includes antilock brakes, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, remote keyless entry, and power mirrors, locks and windows. A recommended option is the Premium Trim Package. Your extra $750 buys redundant controls on the steering wheel, bright work on doorsills and pedals and good looking, two-tone leather trim. The two hues, added to the standard, piano black console trim makes a well-constructed cabin also well dressed. Our test car was equipped with three other options: Chrome plated aluminum rims add some attitude for $795, the Monsoon Premium Audio System ($590) has a CD/MP3 player and enough quality sound to be heard even at highway speed, top down, and XM satellite can be included for $325 (includes three months service).


Convertibles are all about spontaneous sun worship, so the speed and ease with which a roof can be razed is key to comparing sports cars. Sky's manual, cloth convertible top has a heated glass backlight. It's snug and reasonably quiet when up, and folds quickly and easily into a flush stack beneath the rear hinged deck lid. Like Solstice, the twin fairings built into the tonneau give the Sky a rakish, top down, rear look.


Sky is a fine foil for the Saturn lineup. It balances a showroom heavy on the practical with an agile little roadster that's less about logic and more about fun. Those seeking an even sportier option can still stay brand loyal, thanks to the turbocharged, 260 hp Sky Red Line. Saturn has built a solid reputation over the years, largely based on its customer care. But, most successful automakers grow by offering a family of car choices. Saturn has never really had a model that could put some sizzle into the showroom—until now. (www.saturn.com)