Wow, check out that available caramel-colored leather in the Aura XR – Morocco Brown in Saturn parlance. Saturn says the Aura’s interior sets a new standard for the brand, with premium low-gloss materials and tight gap tolerances. Two-tone décor, chrome accents, and fake wood add an upscale ambience. Adding to effect are analog gauges with amber lighting, and LEDs that bathe the cabin in soft light at night just like a European luxury car also known as BMW. Saturn says that the Aura’s seating also gets the Euro treatment, designed for firm support over long highway trips.

Other features include automatic climate control, power windows with express up/down for the driver, and a six-speaker stereo with a CD player and an input jack for portable music players. Options for the 2007 Saturn Aura include an Advanced Audio system with MP3 capability, 240 watts of power, eight speakers, and rear controls with two sets of wireless headphones. You can also get XM satellite radio, power adjustable pedals, an eight-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats in cloth or leather, and a panoramic four-panel sunroof.

Saturn is taking safety seriously in the 2007 Aura: dual-stage front airbags with occupant sensing, side curtain airbags, front side-impact airbags, and OnStar with a free one-year Safe and Sound plan including Advanced Automatic Crash Notification system all come standard.