Page 1 of 1 Most concept vehicles are designed to test public reaction. The 2002 Chicago Auto Show launched Saturn Sky concept, an open-air roadster, does just the opposite. It is a response to what young people told the designers they wanted. The Saturn Sky is a four-season vehicle spacious enough to move people and cargo comfortably through traffic without abandoning the coziness of a classic roadster. A versatile seating package allows the SKY to convert easily from two-place to four-place seating. The extra seats in the rear stow away underneath the tonneau cover when not in use.
Saturn's signature upswept lines define the exterior, creating an inviting and expressive look. A continuous upswept line follows the hood cutline embraces the headlamps, and a wide, low front air intake is positioned underneath. The taillights are powered by LED technology to give the Sky concept a distinctive lighting signature to the rear of the vehicle. The light from the LED lamps is directed in a way that provides a smooth, even glow. Sky's rear lighting provides the benefits of lightning-quick illumination, lower voltage consumption and lightweight packaging.
Inside, Saturn designers continued with the upswept character line on the steering wheel center and the door panels. The instrumentation is mounted in the center of the console, instead of the traditional location behind the steering column. This has several benefits. It keeps the driver's eyes closer to the horizon, eliminates obscuration of gauges by the steering wheel and allows for a smaller steering wheel for a sporty feel. Page 1 of 1