Although Oldsmobile now has its second-generation flagship sedan, the lifespan for the General Motors brand creeps closer to closure. But before anyone bids farewell to Oldsmobile, let’s look at that newly redesigned vehicle. Aurora is six inches shorter in length than the first generation sedan. But the new Aurora increases the open zones by providing more shoulder, hip, and headroom for front and rear passengers. Aurora sheds some weight, due in great part to an aluminum hood (and on V8-fitted vehicles an aluminum deck lid) as well as aluminum in various suspension structures, like the control arms. The V6-equipped Aurora is 285 pounds lighter, while the V8-powered Aurora drops 165 pounds.

Both the V6 and V8 engines utilize aluminum, magnesium, and composite materials – which gives the Aurora performance spunk and improved fuel economy (3.5 liter V6 engine with 4-speed electronic transmission garners 19 city and 28 highway mpg). Aurora bypasses a front grille, instead using lower intakes in the bumper. The exterior sports a wider trunk opening. Aurora’s overall interior portrait accents center console/ dashboard panel knobs and buttons that angle toward the driver. The ignition port is located on the dash itself (not the steering column), while fan speed/temperature controls and radio volume/seek buttons flank the dash panel and steering wheel. Aurora’s MSRP (with destination charge) for V6 version is $30,800.
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