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2008 Saturn Sky
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2008 Saturn Sky

Saturn's more deluxe version of the Pontiac Solstice roadster shares that car's standard 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine, which sounded and felt harsh. However, Saturn's Red Line version, with a turbocharged, 260-hp four-cylinder, transforms the car, making it much quicker and more fun to drive. The Sky handles fairly well, is easy to control, and has a tolerable ride. Rushed into production, the passenger compartment has unimpressive fit and finish, and cabin storage is pretty much limited to what you have in your pockets. The trunk is tiny and folding the soft top is a multistep process that requires getting out of the car. The Sun set on the Sky in 2009.

Market value
$7,650
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
2
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
convertible
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Sports cars 2-seat
Generation began
2007

Pricing

Current retail median
$7,650
Retail value range
$7,000 - $8,300
Original MSRP range
$25,855 - $31,180
Trade-in range
$3,615 - $4,830

Ratings

Road test score
59/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
22 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,635
Cruising range
325 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.3 sec
0-60 mph
6.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
136 ft
Avoidance speed
56.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
161 in
Width
71 in
Height
50 in
Wheelbase
95 in
Weight
3,065 lb
Maximum load
425 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
2 people
Front head room
2 in
Front leg room
41 in
Luggage
0+0+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: 7772 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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