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Saturn Aura — Epsilon / GMX384 (2007–2009)

The NICB VIN manuals for 2008 and 2009 list the Saturn Aura as the Hybrid, XE and XR, with an XR V6 added in 2009; the 2007 manual's text has no Aura entry. This doc rests on GM's own Aura RPO code lists for 2007, 2008 and 2009 (one list per model year, all on page 1 of each file). They give code and description only: they show no trim, body style or engine availability, so Notes carry citations alone, and no code is tied to a trim. The Aura's last model year in these sources is 2009.

Codes

Engines

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
LAT Engine, gas, 4 cylinder, 2.4L, multiport fuel injection, aluminum, DOHC, BAS, Ecotec 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
LE5 Engine, gas, 4 cylinder, 2.4L, multiport fuel injection, aluminum, DOHC, high output, Ecotec 2008–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
LY7 Engine, gas, 6 cylinder, 3.6L, sequential fuel injection, V6, aluminum, 60 degrees, GM 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
LZ4 Engine, gas, 6 cylinder, 3.5L, sequential fuel injection, V6, offset bore, GM 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Transmissions

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
ME7 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, HMD, GM, BAS/4T45-E, mild hybrid, FWD 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
MH2 Transmission, automatic, 6 speed, HMD, 6T70 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
MH8 Transmission, automatic, 6 speed, HMD, X23F 2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
MN5 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, HMD, 4T45-E 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Axles

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
D70 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 2.77 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
F83 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.05 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FX2 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.91 2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FXK Ratio, transaxle final drive, 2.89 2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FY1 Ratio, transaxle final drive, 3.63 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Packages & Trims

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
WXR Model conversion, XR (V6) 2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Equipment

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
9L3 Tire, spare, delete 2008–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
A51 Seat, front bucket, custom 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AE8 Adjuster, front seat, power, 8 way 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AG2 Adjuster, passenger seat, power, multidirectional 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AL0 Sensor, indicator, inflatable restraint, front passenger, child presence detector 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AP3 Lock control, entry, remote, keyless entry, start 2007–2009 The 2007 list words it without the "do not use after 2009 model year" remark. ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AT8 Restraint provisions, child, rear seat, rear facing 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AU0 Lock control, entry, remote entry 2008–2009 GM's lists mark it do not use after the 2009 model year. ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AY0 Restraint system, seat, inflatable, driver and passenger front, seat side, roof side 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
B50 Covering, floor mat, front and rear, auxiliary, deluxe 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
B58 Covering, floor mat, front and rear, carpeted insert 2008–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C3Y Roof, sun, glass, sliding, panels, electric 2007 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C60 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, manual controls 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C68 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, automatic electronic controls 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CF5 Roof, sun, glass, sliding, electric 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
D49 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, manual fold 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
DD0 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, heated, light sensitive 2008–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
DD7 Mirror, inside rearview, light sensitive, compass 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
DL8 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, heated 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FE0 Suspension system, front and rear, active 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FX3 Ride and handling, automatic electronic controlled 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
GME Ornamentation, exterior, "GM" Mark of Excellence 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
HP7 Hybrid propulsion, electric, parallel, 3KW continuous power 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
JF4 Pedals, adjustable, power 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
JL9 Brake system, power, front and rear disc, antilock, front and rear wheel 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
K05 Heater, engine block 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
K34 Cruise control, automatic, electronic 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
KA1 Heater, front seat 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
KB7 Control, manual shift, automatic transmission 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
KG7 Generator, 125 amp 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
KY1 Generator, hybrid motor 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
N34 Steering wheel, leather, 3 spokes 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
N45 Steering wheel, 3 spokes 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NVH Steering, power, non-variable effort, hydraulic 2008–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NW2 Wheel, 18 x 7, aluminum, sport 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NW7 Traction control, powertrain management only 2007 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NW9 Traction control, electronic 2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
P22 Wheel, 17 x 7, steel 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
PFG Wheel, 17 x 7, aluminum, machined 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
Q9A Cover, wheel, bright 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QAD Tire, all, P225/50R17-93S BW TL ST AL2 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QD1 Wheel, 16 x 6.5, aluminum, styled 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QGG Tire, all, P215/55R17-93S BW TL AL2 2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QPE Tire, all, P215/60R16/N BL R/PE ST TL AL2 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QYH Tire, all, P225/50R18-94T BW TL AL2 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
T96 Lamp, fog, front 2008–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U19 Speedometer, instrument, kilometer and miles, kilometer odometer 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U2K Digital audio system, S-band 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U77 Antenna, rear window, radio 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UE1 Communication system, vehicle, GPS 1 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UG1 Opener, garage door, universal 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UK3 Control, steering wheel, accessory 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UK6 Radio control, rear seat and earphone jacks 2007–2009 GM's lists mark it do not use after model year 2010 (use ULD). ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UPF Wireless interface, short range, voice recorder 2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UQ3 Speaker system, enhanced audio 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
US8 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, CD, auto tone, clock, ETR, MP3, RDS 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
US9 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, RDS, multiple compact disc, auto tone control, clock, ETR, MP3 2007–2008 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UU1 Radio, AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, CD, auto tone, clock, ETR, MP3, RDS 2009 GM prints UU1 once, in this list; its other lists print UUI with the same radio wording plus a USB port. ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UW5 Speaker system, 6, base 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VK3 License plate, front, front mounting package 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VY7 Knob, transmission control lever, leather 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
ZFH Tire, spare, compact, T125/70D16 2008–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Interior Trim

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
FAH Ornamentation finish, Burnt Harvest Burl 2007–2009 ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Internal / Process

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
DL5 Decal, roadside service information 2007 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FAI Plant code, Fairfax, KS, USA 2007–2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FE9 Certification, emission, federal 2007–2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NE1 Certification, emission, geographically restricted registration for vehicles up to 14,000 lbs GVW 2007–2009 internal code GM words it "use 2003 model year". ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NT7 Emission system, federal, Tier 2 2007–2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NU1 Emission system, California, LEV2 2007–2008 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NU2 Emission system, California, ULEV2 2007–2008 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NU5 Emission system, California, Bin 4 2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NU6 Emission system, California, PZEV 2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NUA Emission system, California, 150K LEV 2 2008 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2008 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
V73 Vehicle statement, USA/Canada 2007–2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VZ3 Label, mercury disposal notification 2007–2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
YF5 Certification, emission, California 2007–2009 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
Z49 Export, Canadian modified, mandatory base equipment 2007–2009 internal code Export code. ⛭ GM factory document — 2007 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 · 2009 saturn aura rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Sources

Factory documents (T1)

Other sources

  • NICB VIN manuals docs/reference/nicb/nicb2008-gm.txt p.57 and nicb2009-gm.txt p.58 (T4, in the repository): the Aura Hybrid, XE and XR (and XR V6 in 2009), the source of the overview and the trim aliases. They carry no RPO codes. aura green line comes from the inventory nameplate ("incl. Green Line"), not from a printed source. No web site was requested (2026-10-07).