2002 Saturn S-Series

SATURN S-SERIES REMAINS A LEADER IN VALUE, SAFETY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

New For 2002

• New optional aluminum 15-inch wheel for SC2

• New SL2 wheel cover

• New exterior colors: New Silver (all models, replaces previous Light Silver); Silver Blue (SL1 and SL2, replaces Grey Bronze); Cranberry (SL, replaces Grey Bronze); Orange (SC1 and SC2, replaces Green)

• Two-tone black/grey leather option replaces tan leather option on SC2

• Floor mats standard in SL2 and SC2; part of option package in SL1 and SC1; retailer-installed accessory in SL

For Saturn, it all started with the S-Series. The launch of this car line in 1990 marked the beginning of a revolution in the way vehicles are designed, built, sold and serviced.

Enhanced by a variety of updates and improvements over the years, the S-Series has remained a consistent leader in value, safety and customer satisfaction. For 2002, this tradition continues as the S-Series delivers a combination of attractive styling, dependable performance and innovative features – many that customers expect on much higher-priced models, such as optional head-curtain air bags.

The 2002 S-Series sedan models are the SL, SL1 and SL2. The S-Series also features the world's only three-door coupe, available as the SC1 and SC2.

Dent-resistant polymer panels
The 2002 S-Series models retain the dent-resistant polymer body panels that help keep Saturns looking new, longer, by helping to prevent parking-lot dings and rust. The revolutionary driver's side third door – a standard feature on all coupes – provides increased accessibility to the rear seat without detracting from the coupe's sporty lines. This unique added convenience makes it easier to load or unload cargo, to install a child seat, or for a passenger to enter or exit.

For 2002, a new optional 15-inch aluminum wheel enhances the exterior styling of the uplevel SC2, while the SL2 receives a new wheel cover.

Safety features


Driver and front-passenger air bags are standard equipment. Three-point active seat belts are included for all outboard positions. Also standard are top tether anchors for child safety seats.

Another Saturn safety feature is a trunk latch designed to help reduce incidences of trunk entrapment. This latch requires a lever to be manually reset before the trunk lid will close. To further enhance safety, the trunk is equipped with an escape handle that glows in the dark, making it more visible to young children who may become trapped in a trunk.

SOHC or DOHC


All Saturn S-Series models are powered by 1.9-liter, 4-cylinder engines that provide high levels of durability, performance and economy. The SL, SL1 and SC1 are powered by a single overhead cam (SOHC) version that produces 100 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. The SL2 and SC2 come with a 16-valve, dual overhead cam (DOHC) version. This sequential port fuel-injection system produces 124 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm.

A five-speed manual gearbox is standard on all models, and features close-ratio gearing for improved performance when mated with the DOHC engine, and wide-ratio gearing for better fuel economy on models with the SOHC version of the 4-cylinder engine. A four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission is available as an option on all models except the SL.

All S-Series vehicles are available with California or Northeastern Emissions packages. Additionally, the SOHC engine features an Air Injection Reaction System, warm-up converters on the exhaust manifolds and a cylinder head assembly with a revised combustion chamber, enabling it to meet Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) requirements.

A built-in oil life monitor alerts the driver when the calculated usable oil life is 90 percent depleted. A computer algorithm monitors vehicle mileage, engine revolutions and engine temperature in order to alert customers to the need of changing the engine oil.

Steel Space Frame

Saturn's steel space frame provides an impressive combination of benefits. Thanks in part to computer-aided design techniques, the space frame provides stiffness for optimum ride and handling characteristics. It also provides front and rear crumple zones to help absorb the impact of a crash, while protecting the occupants with a rigid passenger compartment.

Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes are standard. For increased braking performance, a four-wheel anti-lock brake system that includes traction control is available on all models.

A constant-flow power-assist system that maintains steering effort at an even rate is standard on SL, SL1 and SC1. SL2 and SC2 models deliver a sportier feel thanks to a variable-effort power steering system that increases effort as vehicle speed increases.

Performance accessories

Source - Saturn