The thing that Saturn was initially intended to succeed with (import fighter, specifically Honda), it could not accomplish -- the irony here is that the real GM divisions (which couldn't do it before, and the reason Saturn was created in the first place) are turning around and not so slowly becoming import fighters. In a few years, Saturn will not be needed. In fact, I think Lutz sees Saturn as more of a hinderence to his ulimate plan than anything else. It's clear that GM is focusing on Cady, Pontiac, Chevy, and Buick. Saturn is the ugly, forgotten stepchild. Imagine the money GM would have saved if they never created that stupid division in the first place.