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2005 Saturn Relay
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2005 Saturn Relay

Saturn's only minivan, the Relay was introduced for 2005, a freshened version of a family of GM minivans that have been in production since 1997. It was never a very good choice. As with the Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, and Pontiac Montana SV6, the Relay was powered by a coarse 3.5-liter, 201-hp V6 engine. A 240-hp 3.9-liter V6 became optional in 2006. In our testing we found the ride stiff and noisy, handling reluctant, and fit and finish insubstantial. The second-row seats can be folded and removed, but they are heavy to remove and reinstall. The folding third-row seat folds flat but doesn't drop into a well beneath the floor as it does in the Honda Odyssey and some other competitors. Saturn dropped this outdated and uncompetitive vehicle in 2007.

Market value
$3,013
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2005
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
minivan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Minivans 3-row
Generation began
2005

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,013
Retail value range
$2,850 - $3,175
Original MSRP range
$23,770 - $29,855
Trade-in range
$625 - $885

Ratings

Road test score
56/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
18 MPG
EPA highway
24 MPG
EPA combined
20 MPG
Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
25 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,235
Cruising range
435 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.6 sec
0-60 mph
10.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
136 ft
Avoidance speed
48.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
205 in
Width
72 in
Height
72 in
Wheelbase
121 in
Weight
4,380 lb
Maximum load
1,290 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
26 in
Cargo volume
75.5 cu ft
Luggage
1+5+0

Brand context

About Saturn

Started in the 1980s as “a new kind of car company,” General Motors’ Saturn division took a fresh approach to manufacturing and selling automobiles. Initially, the brand launched with “no haggle” dealership pricing and a small lineup of vehicles distinguished by dent-resistant plastic door panels. Over time, the cars and SUVs became more conventional, sharing parts and basic designs with other GM models. The last Saturn vehicles, the Aura sedan and Astra hatchback, were based on designs from the European brand Opel, which was then a part of GM. Ultimately, Saturn was shuttered during GM’s bankruptcy in 2010, along with Hummer, Pontiac, and Saab. Saturn vehicles still on the road today are over a decade old and lag behind other used options when it comes to safety and convenience features.

Vehicle ID: 2120 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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