From page 31 means that rear passengers have to get in and out on the street side of the car rather than the sidewalk side — which leads me to believe that the third rear door was really meant for the driver's convenience rather than the passenger's. Good handling, visibility . Since their introduction in 1990, Saturn coupes have consistently offered above- average handling in their class. Underneath those plastic body panels is a fully inde- pendent suspension (front MacPherson struts/rear multi-links), front stabilizer bar (SC2’s also have a rear stabilizer bar), standard 14- inch tires (15-inch tires on SC2, and a wide track. In 1997, all Saturn coupes switched to the SL sedan's platform, which has a longer “wheelbase. This improved - * tide while reducing manoeu- vrability slightly. ~.. Still, the SC2 remains a fan-to-drive coupe with excellent stability, responsive’ steering, and powerful “+ brakes. Its compact dimen- . sions and excellent outward _ visibility make it easy to drive “and park in the city. In par- ticular, the SC2 has excellence visibility to the right rear cor- ner where good vis:dilitv assists lane-changing and par- allel parking. Another high point is the SC2"s smooth- shifting four- speed automatic transmission and peppy 124-horsepower four-cylinder engine which also gets very good fuel economy: 9.3 1/100 km (30 m.p.g.) in the city and 5.9 1/100 km (48 m.p.g.) on the highway. In addition, Saturn has reduced the amount of noise and vibration coming from the powertrain, a sore point with earlier Saturn coupes. SC2°s include standard front disc/rear drum brakes, but unlike many sporty coupes, four wheel disc brakes are not available. Anti- lock brakes are offered as an option. - Interior redesigned in 2000 . Redesigned for the 2000 model year, the $C2’s interi- or is import-like in its design. It includes ovo very large round gauges for the speedometer and tachometer, easy-to-use stalks for lights and wipers, and centrally- sitioned power window uttons. The front bucket seats are comfortable and supportive photo Saturn A third rear door that opens to the rear doesn't have an outside door handle, and can be opened only after the driver's door has been opened. and front passengers have plenty of headroom and legroom. At the rear, there are two seats (not three) separated by a centre storage bin and two cupholders. Rear legroom and headroom are adequate but not generous. Access to the rear seat on the passenger side is assisted bv a front passenger seat . which automatically slides forward when the seatback is folded. proto Saturn REDESIGNED for the 2000 model year, the interior of the SC2 features front buck- ‘eat seats that are comfortable and supportive. Split 60,/40 folding rear seatbacks are standard on the S$C2, a handy feature for loading long items in the trunk. The SC2 is a true coupe, not a hatchback. As such, it has a traditional trunklid with a low liftover height and a wide opening. The 11.4-cubic-fuot trunk is very roomy and has a flat, carpet- ed floor. Pricing and features The base Price of the Saturn SC2 is $22,043. Standard equipment includes the 124-horsepower, 1.9- litre DOHC four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, AM/FM/CD stereo, air conditioning, rear 60/40 folding seatbacks, 195/60R-15 inch all-season performance tires and alloy wheels, and front fog lamps. Also standard are power windows, power door locks, keyless entry, tachometer, cruise control, tilt steering wheel (leather wrapped), height-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, and front and rear cuphold- ers. Available options include a four-speed automatic trans- mission, AM/FAI/CD /cas- sette stereo, leather seats, power sunroof, anti-lock brakes with traction control, and head curtain airbags. Like all Saturns, the $C2 comes with a three- year/60,000-km warranty which includes roadside assistance, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Competitors for the SC2- include the Chevrolet - . Cavalier coupe, Pontiac Sunfire coupe, Ford ZX2, Dodge Neon coupe, Honda Civic coupe, and Hyundai Tiburon. ATTENTION: Complete mechanical & electrica! repairs by factory trained technician IMPEX AUTO 1 166A West 14th Street Tel: 985-6237 of Pemberton Ave., entrance at rear) ; Visit our web sila: www.impexsuto.cont 95 year/100, 000 km powertrain warranty e 3 year/60,000 km bumper- to-bumper warranty 2001 SC1 comes complete with: ° AM/FM stereo with : CD and four speakers ¢ Automatic Transmission ; ® Reduced Force air bags ~ BUY © Adjustable steering column “ Power steeriny ¢ ¢ e v . MSRP , Highway fuel consumption: 5. 3L/ 100kan, 5 33 mps /mo/48m0. $3050 down payment Changing the Car Industry, One Ouner at a Time SATURN SAAB © ISUZU 4451 Loug heed Rwy. Burnaby (Just West oi f Willingdon) :