Also known as the GM sports coupe, Saturn SC2 is one of the first models produced in the Saturn autos in the early and mid 90s. The introduction of the S Series by General Motors represented a marketing stratagem to diminish the influence of the Japanese imports on the American market. With the success reputed by Saturn SC2, Japan and Taiwan actually began imports of these vehicles on their markets, which only proves that the reputation GM got for the Saturn S Series was not void of content. Though no spectacular adjustments were made to the Saturn SC2 in time, the year 1999 saw the biggest of upgrades.

Saturn SC2 got a little lateral door often called the suicide door on the side of the driver. In the case of the SC design, this additional feature was a big change as it was a welcome change in the manufacturing of sports cars. This kind of door had only been used in the manufacturing of extended cab pickup trucks before. The manufacturing of Saturn SC2 continued until 2003 when GM took the decision of replacing the S Series with a new smarter model, Saturn Ion. The production of this latter model also came to a halt in 2007 as well when GM chose a new market approach.

In its category, Saturn SC2 represented the most fuel-efficient vehicle with a manual transmission. One gallon of gas was enough for forty miles according to the ratings and the data in the Saturn SC2 car highway tests. This initial engine was rated at only 124 horsepower, but in 1995 improvements became necessary to the first SC model: thus, the producer added a lower front bumper and a trunk lid reflector, not to mention that the interior was also redesigned. It was the second generation of Saturn SC2 that saw changes in exterior concept that now focused on rather curve lines.

Reviews claim that Saturn SC2 brought little difference from SC1, the latter only received black outside mirrors while the SC2 variant had them colored. Saturn SC2 came with standard fog lamps, anti-break lock was optional and it also had some kind of traction control. Then, as for the manual transmission, Saturn SC2 and SC1 were identical, and the same similarity remained in the dashboard look, daytime running lights and even wheelbase. The improvements of Saturn SC2 were inspired by the sedan and station wagon models produced by General Motors.

So whether you doing car rental comparisons or you are in the market for a new car purchase, you cant go wrong with the Saturn Sc2.