In hopes of competing with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, Saturn introduced the Aura midsize sedan for 2007. Saturn offers two models, two engines, and two transmissions for the Aura, which was voted the North American Car of the Year by a panel of top automotive journalists. The Aura is built on GM’s European-based Epsilon platform and is assembled in Kansas City, Kansas. According to Saturn, it offers more room than its competitors, along with comparable ride and handling characteristics at a reasonable price.