SATURN RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS: PRODUCT
(as of March 2001)
2001
EPA Five Star Rating
For 2001, the Saturn L100 and L200 earned five star rating from the EPA. Five stars is the top rating. The rating system is designed to give people a picture of how their car impacts the environment and is based on fuel economy and emissions. For 2001, only 15 vehicles earned five-star ratings from the EPA.
Strategic Vision:
2001 Best Overall Value of the Year
Saturn SL – Compact under $16,500
Saturn SW2 – Small Wagon
2000
Good Housekeeping Magazine Award
Most Satisfied Small Car - Saturn SC. SL, SW
Strategic Vision: 2000 Total Value Index,
The Saturn brand scored the highest (747) on Strategic Vision’s Total Value Index. Highest possible score is 1,000.
The only domestic vehicles among the top 10 models are the Saturn coupe (760) and Chevrolet Monte Carlo (757). This is the fifth consecutive year the Saturn coupe has come out on top of the study. Saturn is the only domestic nameplate in the top ten.
MotorWeek Driver’s Choice Award for Best Family Sedan: The Saturn LS
Award based on a compilation of criteria such as product integrity, performance, pricing, value and purpose.
INTELLICHOICE "2000 The Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY)"
SL and SL1 selected as "The Best Overall Value of the Year" in the Compact Under $ 15,0000 segment. In addition the SC1 Coupe was selected as "A Best Overall Value" in the subcompact under $ 14,000 segment.
THE CAR BOOK 2000: SL/SW "Best Bets for 2000"
Ratings are based on expected performance in eight categories (crash tests, safety features, fuel economy, maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs and complaints), with the heaviest emphasis on crash test performance and complaints
KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE Magazine "The Best 2000 Cars"
Saturn LS – Best New Car $ 13,000 - $ 18,000
Saturn SL1 – First for safety under $ 13,000
Saturn SC1 – Best Resale Value under $ 13,000
1999
STRATEGIC VISION: 1999 Total Value Index,
The Saturn Coupe earned the top score in the TVI segment, Sporty Cars Under $30,000 class, for the fourth year in a row. The index measures perceived Total Quality against the affordability and the deal offfered, as well as whether or not the vehicle is economical to own, gives good fuel economy , warranty coverage, durability and expected resale value.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE: "1999 Women's Automotive Satisfaction Award."
Saturn earned this Good Housekeeping award as an automotive name plate that exceeds the average level of womens' satisfaction and willingness to re-purchase the same vehicle.
J.D POWER AND ASSOCIATES: "Best nameplate in Japan" according to 1998 Customer Satisfaction Index
Saturn received the honor of best overall nameplate of vehicles marketed in Japan. This marks the first time a U.S. domestic nameplate has achieved this distinction.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "1999 New Car Assessment Program"
’99 SL1 Sedan earns double 5-star rating for both driver and passenger protection in frontal collision tests. Saturn is the only light passenger car to receive the highest rating.
INTELLICHOICE 1999 Best Overall Values of the Year (BOVY)
’99 SL Series "The Best Compact Value Under $ 15,000"
’99 SW Series "The Best Small Wagon Value"
KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE Magazine "1999 New Car Guide" - December 1998
’99 SC1 Coupe designated "Best Resale Value" for cars under $13,000.
’99 SL1 Sedan named "Best In Class" for cars under $13,000.
’99 SL1 Sedan designated as "First for Safety" for cars under $13,000.
POPULAR SCIENCE Magazine’s "1998 Best of What’s New" - December 1998
The new ’99 Saturn 3-Door Coupe honored as a "Best of What’s New" recipient in the category of Automotive Technology. "The scramble to fit into the back seat of a two-door coupe has ended," according to the publication.
SmartMoney Magazine "1999 New Car Buying Guide" - October 1998
The Saturn SC2 was rated a "Best Buy" for Sporty Cars Under $30,000. The magazine’s ratings took into account Strategic Vision’s "Total Quality Index" and IntelliChoice’s cost of ownership information to identify what vehicle provided "excellent quality at a reasonable cost" in each category.
1998
STRATEGIC VISION’S "Total Value Index" -- 1998
As a nameplate, Saturn was rated the number one domestic brand (fifth overall) by new vehicle buyers who believe they got a "good deal," that the vehicle will have a strong resale value and will be durable.
In addition, the 1998 Saturn Coupe ranked first in the "Sporty Cars Under $30,000" segment as being "extremely affordable for the class, economical to own and offers its owners good fuel economy, durability and strong resale value."
MICHIGAN CARWASH ASSOCIATION’S "Most Washable Car - 1998"
The 1998 SC2 selected based up the car’s "aerodynamic qualities, allows easy access to all exterior areas, is free of dirt-trapping indentations, has wheel wells that release dirt easily, and has moldings and bumpers that are securely attached and smoothly integrated into the body."
INTELLICHOICE "Best Overall Values of the Year" -- 1997
Class Winner: "Best Compact Value Under $15,000" -- SL Sedan series
Class Winner: "Best Small Wagon Value: -- SW wagon series
CONSUMER GUIDE Magazine’s ‘1998 Automobile Book’ - "Recommended Subcompact Cars"
The 1998 Saturn Sedans and Wagons selected as models that are "highly worthy of consideration" in the Subcompact class.
CONSUMER GUIDE Magazine’s ‘1998 Automobile Book’ - "Budget Buy"
The 1998 line of Saturn Coupes selected as models that "are competent vehicles that sell for significantly less than the average for in the Sports Coupe category."
THE CAR BOOK, 1998 - "Best Bets for 1998 - Subcompact"
The 1998 Saturn Sedans and Wagons selected as the highest-rated vehicles in the Subcompact class. Ratings are based on expected performance in eight categories (crash tests, safety features, fuel economy, maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs and complaints), with the heaviest emphasis on crash test performance and complaints.
1997
DESIGN NEWS Magazine "Best Car Under $15,000"
For the fourth consecutive year, readers of the publication selected the Saturn family of vehicles as best in this price/value category.
STRATEGIC VISION "1997 Total Quality Award"
Saturn’s coupes tied as the top-rated models in the "Low Priced Sports car" category in the consumer survey.
INTELLICHOICE "Best Overall Value / Pre-Owned Vehicles"
Saturn sedans and wagons tied for the best passenger car value of pre-owned vehicles from 1994 through 1996.
STRATEGIC VISION "1996 Vehicle Experience Survey"
Saturn sedan series rated as the number one model in the Small Car category.
INTELLICHOICE "Best Overall Values of the Year" -- 1997
Category Winner: "Best Car Value Under $20,000" -- SL Sedan Series (5th straight year)
Class Winner: "Best Subcompact Value Under $14,000" -- SC2 Coupe
Class Winner: "Best Compact Value Under $15,000" -- SL Sedan Series
Class Winner: "Best Small Wagon Value" -- SW Wagon Series
ADP AUTOSOURCE (AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, Inc.) "Highest Mileage Vehicles"
With a rating of 16,766 miles, the Saturn SL series rated as the "Most Driven Car", based on average miles driven per year during the first three years of ownership.
KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE Magazine - ’97 Car Buying Guide (December issue)
’97 family of Saturn models designated "First In Safety" for vehicles under $13,000.
’97 SL2 sedan named "Best In Class" for vehicles under $13,000.
’97 SL2 sedan designated as having the "Best Resale value" for vehicles under $13,000.
1996
INSIDE AUTOMOTIVES INTERNATIONAL "1996 Automotive Interior of the Year"
Saturn’s 1996 SL2 sedan honored in the subcompact/compact category by the magazine for excellence and innovation in auto interior design of North American-built vehicles.
J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES - 1996 Initial Quality Survey
Saturn’s sixth place overall ranking with a score of 81 problems per 100 vehicles makes Saturn the top domestic nameplate for initial quality and the only American manufacturer to place within the top 10.
STRATEGIC VISION, INC. "Best Loved Cars In America - 1996"
The 1996 Saturn Sedan was named the "Best Loved Small Car" based on SV’s Total Quality survey of owners who rated both product and dealership experiences
HOME MECHANIX Magazine (February 1996)
"10 Best Value Cars & Trucks For 1996" :
"Top Value in the Entry-Level Sedan Class" = Saturn Sedans
"Top Value in the Station Wagon Class = Saturn Wagons
INTELLICHOICE "Best Overall Values of the Year" -- 1996
"Best 1996 American Car Value Under $20,000" -- SL series (fourth year in a row)
"Best Compact Value Under $17,000 (import or domestic)" -- SL series
"Best Small Wagon (import or domestic)" -- SW series
"Best Subcompact Value Under $12,000 (import or domestic) -- SC1 coupe
"Best Subcompact Value Over $12,500 (import or domestic)" -- SC2 coupe
1995
KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE -- 1995 New Car Guide
SL2 Sedan received "Best in Class" and "First for Safety" in the under $14,000 category.
The SC2 coupe received "Tops in Resale Value" in the under $14,000 category.
INTELLICHOICE "Best Overall Values of the Year" -- 1995
"Best 1995 American Car Value Under $13,000" -- SL1 sedan
"Best Compact Under $17,000" -- SL1 sedan
"Best Small Wagon" -- SW2 wagon
"Best Subcompact Over $12,500" -- SC2 coupe
CONSUMER REPORTS Magazine -- 1995 Annual Auto Issue (April)
Sedan and Wagon models are given a "recommended" rating in the "Small Car" category.
The Coupe models are given a "recommended" rating in the "Sports/Sporty Car Under $25,000" category.
J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES -- 1995 Sales Satisfaction Index Study
Saturn ranked number one among all nameplates with a score of 160--the highest ever recorded in the J.D. Power study. Saturn’s finish also marked another first--the first time a nameplate had the top score in all three measuring categories (salesperson performance, delivery activities and initial product quality) that comprise the sales satisfaction index.
J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES -- 1995 Customer Satisfaction Study
Saturn finished third behind luxury nameplates Lexus and Infinity and was the only domestic nameplate within the top five for customer satisfaction. Saturn’s score of 159 was well above the industry average of 138.
KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE Magazine (Dec. 1995)
In its annual new-car issue, the magazine rates the 1996 Saturn SL2 sedan as "Best New Car", "Best in Class", "Best Resale Value" and "First In Safety" of the 49 passenger car models listed in the "Under $13,000" category.
POPULAR SCIENCE Magazine (Dec. 1995)
Saturn’s family of new sedans and wagons selected as one of the ten "Best of What’s New" vehicles due to their "low cost and stylistic flair."
1994
INTELLICHOICE - THE COMPLETE CAR COST GUIDE, 1994
"Best Overall Value of the Year" (Import and domestic combined)
1994 Saturn SL sedan (placed first overall)
"Best American Car Value Under $13,000" (for the second consecutive year)
1994 Saturn SL sedan
"Lowest Insurance Cost for Sub-Compact Wagon"
1994 Saturn SW1
One of the "Lowest Maintenance and Fuel Cost In Class"
1994 Saturn SL1
One of the "Lowest Maintenance and Fuel Cost In the Sub-Compact Wagon Class"
1994 Saturn SW1
CAR NEWS Magazine (Taiwan)
"The Best After Sales Service Vehicle"
For 1992-1994 Saturn line of cars sold in Taiwan, based on the same high level of quality customer care that the U.S. owners receive.
General Motors Corporation
"1993 'Boss' Kettering Awards"
For development of Saturn's integrated traction control system; presented to Bill Bolander, Rim Milunas, Larry Nitz and Sue Rees
CONSUMER REPORTS Magazine -- 1994 Annual Auto Issue (April)
Sedan and Wagon models are given a "recommended" rating in the "Small Car" category.
The Coupe models are given a "recommended" rating in the "Under $25,000 Sporty Car" category.
DESIGN NEWS Magazine
Saturn models selected as the "Best Buy Under $13,000", according to their 1994 annual Reader's Survey.
EASTON CONSULTANT'S Vehicle Quality Comparisons - 1994
Saturn models were ranked number one, above Lexus and Infinity, for vehicle quality based on consumption rate of maintenance and repair parts for 1991-1994 model year vehicles.
FAMILY CIRCLE Magazine
Saturn SL sedan selected as a finalist for "1994 Family Car of the Year" Award.
1993
AUTOMOBILE Magazine
"1993 Technology of the Year"
For Saturn's development of a traction control system that provides safety innovation at an affordable cost.
CONSUMERS DIGEST Magazine
"1993 Best Buy - Compact Class"
For the sedan and wagon models that offer good value and benefits at a reasonable price.
MOTORWORLD Magazine's 1993 Car Buyer's Guide
"One of the 10 Best Buys of the Year"
The Saturn Sedan selected as the Best Buy in the Economy Car class.
MOTOR TREND Magazine
"1993 Domestic Econocar of the Year"
The Saturn SL sedan for its "roomy interior, responsive handling and miser-like fuel economy."
THE CAR BOOK - 1993
"Best Bets For 1993 - Subcompact Category"
The Saturn SL is the only non-Japanese car in the category. Selection based on crash safety, fuel economy, repair costs, warranties, insurance costs and consumer-complaint history, among others.
DESIGN NEWS Magazine
"Reader's Choice - Best New Car For Under $10,000"
In a survey of 170,000 design engineer readers, Saturn was named as the car they would buy, based on product quality and good engineering.
U. S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT Magazine
One of 10 winners in the "mean machine" category of "1992 Winners & Losers"
The sedans, coupes and wagons are praised for reliability and no-dicker pricing policy.
CAR CRAFT Magazine
One of the "Top Ten 1993 Performance Cars"
The SC2 coupe selected as one of the best performance cars in the small car class.
INTELLICHOICE - THE COMPLETE CAR COST GUIDE, 1993
"Best American Car Value Under $13,000"
1993 Saturn SL sedan
"Lowest Total Cost To Own - American Car"
1993 Saturn SL sedan
"Best Overall Value - Compact Class Under $16,500"
1993 Saturn SL sedan
CONSUMER REPORTS Magazine
Annual Car Buyer's Guide rates the Saturn sedans at the top of its' recommended small car list. The Saturn SC2 coupe is a recommended choice in the sporty car category.
CONSUMER GUIDE'S "1993 NEW CAR BUYING GUIDE"
This annual buyer's guide rates the Saturn SC1/SC2 as "Recommended" in the Sports Coupe category, and the combined Saturn Sedan/Wagon family as "Recommended" in their Subcompact class.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
"1993 Tylenol/Arthritis Foundation Design Award - Transportation Category"
In recognition of Saturn's driver console, "due to its user-friendly set-up and ease of use ... which improves the quality of life for people with arthritis."
DISCOVER Magazine
"1993 Awards for Technological Innovation"
Finalist in the Automotive category for Saturn's unique low-cost traction control system.
FAMILY CIRCLE Magazine
"1993 Family Car of the Year - Domestic Category"
For the Saturn series of sedans. In recognition of the vehicle that most closely meets the needs of today's American family.
KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE Magazine
"Best Resale Value - Saturn SL1"
At 45%, the SL1 was selected by the editors as having the highest estimated resale value in the "Under $12,000" category. The SL1 was also selected as runner-up for "Best in Class" (second only to the Dodge/Plymouth Neon) out of 62 cars in that category.
1992
American Automobile Association's (AAA's) Best Picks - 1992
"AAA's Top Pick for its $10,000 to $15,000 Price Range"
SC coupe selected as offering the most outstanding combination of design, quality and performance in its price category - featured in AAA's 1992 Auto Test guide.
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
"1992 Body Exterior Award - Door Latch Design"
For its first plastic door latch design which added options and reduced size.
"1992 Powertrain Award - All Plastic Clutch Actuation System"
For an all-plastic light weight, compact, low cost clutch actuation system.
MOTOR WORLD'S 1992 Car Buyer's Guide
Saturn's Sedan one of the "10 Best Buys of the Year"
For its excellent fuel economy, corrosion- and dent-resistant polymer body panels and a base price of under $8,000.
GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS Magazine
"GRM 1992 Editors' Choice Award - Saturn SC"
For best overall score in four categories including Objective Performance, Course Times, Subjective Evaluations and Popular Voting - beating out the Corvette LT1, Mazda MX-3, Taurus SHO, Nissan NX 2000, Honda Civic SI, Chevy Lumina Z-34, Toyota Paseo and Geo Storm GSI.
CONSUMER REPORTS Magazine -- 1992 Annual Auto Issue (April)
One of Nine "Recommended Small Cars" for 1992
Highlights include exceptional first-year reliability, "a landmark for a U.S.-made model", providing impressive fuel economy, good ergonomically-designed controls, and unique bolt-on polymer panels.
MOTORWEEK / PBS Television
"1992 Driver's Choice Award for Best Small Car"
Saturn's Sedan beat out the new Civic, Protege, Escort, Sentra, Shadow/Sundance, Tracer.
CAR and DRIVER Magazine
"Best Value for Under $10,000" (1992)
Saturn's SL was selected as the "best value" out of 12 major 1992 cars sold in the U.S. for less than $10,000.
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
"1991 Champ in New Car Sales Per Dealer/Retailer"
For continuing to lead in sales per dealer/retailer beating out all other nameplates, domestic and foreign.
J.D. Power and Associates
"Best Domestic Carline in Customer Satisfaction" (1992)
Saturn ranked third overall in the Customer Satisfaction Index, beating out all domestic nameplates. Surpassed only by Lexus and Infiniti luxury car lines.
1991
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
"1991 Most Innovative Use of Plastics Grand Award"
For the first thermoplastic exterior door panel.
POPULAR MECHANICS Magazine
"1991 Design and Engineering Award"
For a well-conceived manufacturing processes resulting in exceptionally high quality for an all-new vehicle.
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
"1990 Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award"
For design and development of the Saturn automobiles.
General Motors Corporation
"1991 'Boss' Kettering Awards"
For electronic control of the engine's spark; presented to Bill Bolander and Larry Nitz.
MOTORWEEK / PBS Television
"1991 Driver's Choice Award for Best Small Car"
Saturn beat out Civic, Protege, Escort, Sentra, Shadow/Sundance.
HOME MECHANIX Magazine
"1991 Easy Maintenance Car Of The Year"
For ease of serviceability by both vehicle owner and service technicians.
DISCOVER Magazine
"One of 38 Top Technological Innovations for 1991"
For development of a user-friendly engine compartment.
1990
POPULAR SCIENCE Magazine
"1990 Best of What's New in Automobiles"
One of six finalists.
General Motors Corporation
"1990 'Boss' Kettering Awards" for electronic automatic transmission controls.
Saturn:
Bill Bolander
Bob Downs
Jim Mainquist
Rimas Milunas
Larry Nitz
GM Advanced Engrg.
Staff:
Bob Deady
Fred Reichert
GM Hydra-matic:
Joe Wanamaker
American Marketing Association
"Edison Award"
For one of the best new products of 1990.
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