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The O akville Beaver, W e d n e sd a y July 9, 2003 - C 7 iin r Blending innovative thinking, segment-leading features and unprece dented personalization opportunities, the 2003 Saturn quad coupe delivers excitement and value uniquely tuned to the needs o f small-car buyers. The quad coupe is com pletely new from the ground up and offers surpris ing refinem ent for the sm all-car seg ment. The "quad coupe" - so-called because of its dual rear-access doors (RADs) - is built on the new General Motors Delta sm all-car architecture. The quad coupe's dual RADs rep resent an industry first, resulting in the creation o f a new category o f vehi cle and a new. more functional small car. h hee l s II U I IL I, E All-new Saturn Quad Coupe designed to re-energize sm alkar segment small-car market. The model features significant interior storage, including three bins in the instrument panel. CD storage in the console, and map pock ets in both the front and rear doors. In addition, the quad coupe's dual RADs and fold-flat seats bring so much ver satility that even items such as a stepladder, or even a small kayak, can be toted in its interior compartment. Fun to driv e The quad coupe is equipped with an outstanding powerplant that deliv ers fun-to-drive perform ance when mated to any of three state-of-the-art transmissions. The Ecotec 2.2-litre. G M 's global four-cylinder engine, is standard in all vehicles. C urrently offered in the Saturn VUE sport-utility vehicle and Saturn L-Series mid-size cars, the Ecotec becomes available for the first time in a Saturn small car with the ION models. The 137-horsepower, 16-valve, dual overhead cam (DOHC) powerplant incorporates dual balance shafts for quiet operation and pro vides excellent response in a wide range o f driving situations. A world-class, five-speed manual transmission is standard for all ION models. GM Powertrain's VTi auto matic transmission - a continuously variable transm ission (CVT) that pro vides an infinite number o f gear ratios over a wide overall ratio range - is optional on base and mid-level mod els. This is the first application o f a CVT on a high-volume compact pas senger car in North America. The VTi allows the engine to oper ate more efficiently than a traditional step-ratio autom atic transm ission. This enables the vehicle to achieve nearly the same fuel economy as a manual transmission, while still pro viding excellent launch performance New architecture Built on GM 's all-new Delta archi tecture. the four-passenger quad coupe continues Saturn's traditional spacefram e construction. The new architecture allows the ION models to be substantially bigger than their predecessors - approximately 2 inches taller and 6 inches longer - providing a more significant command of the road. In addition, a w ider track (approxim ately 2 inches front and rear) and longer wheelbase delivers a more substantial presence. The new. stiffer Delta architecture leads to significant improvements in noise and vibration, as do hydraulic engine m ounts, dual balance shafts on the E cotecTM pow erplant. and enhanced noise dampening through out the vehicle. On the inside, the seating position is significantly higher for both front and rear occupants, improving entry and egress and providing a more com manding view o f the road. The quad coupe is equipped with "fold flat" passenger front and rear seats for enhanced functionality to the The quad coupe, completely new from the ground up. delivers excitem ent and value uniquely tuned to the needs of small c ar buyers. The quad coupe's dual RADs (rear-access doors I represent an industry first, resulting in the creation of a new category of vehicle and a new, m ore functional small car. along with smooth and responsive power delivery. Up-level quad coupes are available with a five-speed automatic step-gear transm ission - a feature typically reserved for prem ium vehicles. Compared to conventional autom at ics, the five-speed provides closer steps between ratios for acceleration when needed, particularly during passing. The quad coupe is equipped with an electronic power steering (EPS) system - a first-tim e sm all-car appli cation on a domestic GM vehicle. EPS contributes to gains in fuel effi ciency by elim inating the power steer ing pump. The speed-sensitive system incorporates variable effort steering that is tuned to optim ize custom er feel and effort. Independent front and semi-independent torsion beam rear suspen sions, along with front and rear stabi lizer bars, a wider track, and a longer wheelbafb add to the new m odel's improved ride and handling over their S-series predecessors. The ION m odel's turning circle also has been engineered to provide the maneuverability expected in the com petitive small-car segment. A dvanced safety features The quad coupe carries on the Saturn tradition o f leadership in the areas o f safety and security. The w orld-class structural design provides the foundation for a safe environment. The spaceframe's front and rear crush zones help absorb the energy of a crash while protecting the integrity of the safety cage. Dual-stage driver and passenger air bags are standard, and Saturn's inno vative head-curtain air bag system which help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries for both front and rear occupants in certain side impact colli sions - is optional. In addition, front seatbelt pretensioners. three-point safety belts for all seating positions, and new LATCH (Lower Anchorages and Tethers for Children) child-seat attachment system are all standard equipment. OnStar®. with its array o f safety, security and convenience features, is available as an option on the quad coupe - a segment first that will take Saturn's reputation for safety and security to an even higher level. For more information, please call Budd's Saturn at 905-845-1610. Setting up your own new car buying strategy - an eight-point program plan (N C )-W hether you use the Web or almost all o f them have companion not. before you buy a new vehicle you web sites where reasonably current should lay out a clear strategy and fol and reliable material can be found. low it: Here's an eight-point program 2. Set a price and stick with it: The for the savvy car shopper: Web is perfect for getting price infor 1. Plan ahead. Impulse buys aremation - visit the www.carcostcanabad buys, ones where your emotions da.com web site. Once you know the overcome your good sense. So start dealer invoice price, you're in a very by researching your decision months strong bargaining position. in advance. The web is a good place 3. Shop the dealer's reputation and for this, but be careful. Much of service area: Ask your friends, what's out there is dated, confusing, acquaintances and business contacts o f poor quality or just plain wrong. where they bought their vehicle. Are Better to at least start with recognized they happy customers'? Also, there is sources; the m anufacturers' own web nothing wrong with asking for refer sites. Also, the magazine racks are ences from the dealer. Ask for letters heavy with automotive reading and o f testim onial from former customers. or names and phone numbers, so that you can make contact directly. And check with the Better Business Bureau. 4. Be very clear on exactly what that final price includes: Most dealers will give you the option of purchasing extended w arranties, rust-proofing, service packages and so on. Assess each one on its own merits, be clear on the cost and then decide whether you want it or not. Above all, take your time on this step. 5. Negotiate your trade-in as a sep arate agreement: Before you bring up the subject of J trade-in. have a good idea of what your used vehicle is worth. A good reference guide is the offer cash rebates in lieu o f the low Canadian Red Book, which is used by rates. the insurance industry to set pricing. 7. Insist on the right to void the Keep in mind, that when trading in purchase agreement if something goes your car. you will save the taxes based amiss that is not your fault: If there on your cars value. You'll still tend to are unwarranted and unreasonable get the most for your old car if you delays in delivery or if the vehicle you sell it yourself. It's just not as conven have purchased does not pass your ient. final inspection, you should have the 6. Shop financing and compare right to walk away. 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