Useful trunks are overrated. That’s what Saturn Aura owners must believe. The covered box in the tail of this midsizer is shallow, so tall or bulky items must be avoided or beat into submission. That’s bad if you’re charged with toting Jr.’s science project to school; it’s good if you’re packing you mother-in-law’s fragile birthday present. Granted, the split rear seat folds down for added carrying capacity, but the rear parcel shelf sits so low that, again, you’re limited on what you can stuff in there. If you’re thinking that there must be some saving grace, guess again – the lid lacks a grab handle, the trunk opening is small, and the liftover height is a little too lofty.