New Saturns have metal
The Aura, Astra, Sky aren't made by Saturn...and that is why they are selling. Not to hate on a brand, but the interior still feels really really cheap in a lot of their cars. They SUV's are better than their cars, and the Sky feels more expensive than it is. I just don't think the Aura deserves to be car of the year. I test drove one, and the power delivery doesn't feel rushed at all. It feels like turbo lag..sans the turbo kick later. Our of the sedan class I think the Altima is the most responsive, the Accord comes second, Camry comes a distant third and the Aura would come fourth from a driving stand point.
Honda's have a metal hood, roof, trunk, for the most part all body panels minus the bumpers. So I guess it does work on most panels. I think that taking the thickness on these panels is really important thought...I think that you are more likely to have to repaint your bumpers versus repainting your hood, roof or trunk. That is the only thing holding me back
