Saturn Ion
Ion · 2003–2007 · 5 model years · 16 trims
Photo: 2005 Saturn Ion 2 Sedan in Storm Gray, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2004 Saturn Ion 1 in Black, Front Right, 04-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Saturn Ion -- 07-09-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Saturn Ion rear 4.11.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Saturn Ion 2 Sedan in Silver Nickel, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Saturn Ion 2 Sedan in Storm Gray, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Saturn Ion 1 in Black, Front Right, 04-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Saturn Ion -- 07-09-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Saturn Ion rear 4.11.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Saturn Ion 2 Sedan in Silver Nickel, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | |||||||
| 2 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $12,300 |
| 2 Sedan Auto · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $13,200 |
| 2 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $13,300 |
| 2 Coupe Auto · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,200 |
| 3 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $14,700 |
| 3 Sedan Auto · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $15,600 |
| 3 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $16,000 |
| 3 Coupe Auto · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 145 | 150 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $16,900 |
| Red Line Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec LSJ 2.0L DOHC inline-4, Eaton M62 Roots supercharger, air-to-liquid intercooler | 205 | 200 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $19,900 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| 2 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $11,925 |
| 2 Sedan Auto · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,825 |
| 2 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $12,925 |
| 2 Coupe Auto · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $13,825 |
| 3 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $14,325 |
| 3 Sedan Auto · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $15,225 |
| 3 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $15,625 |
| 3 Coupe Auto · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $16,525 |
| Red Line Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec LSJ 2.0L DOHC inline-4, Eaton M62 Roots supercharger, air-to-liquid intercooler | 205 | 200 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/27 (23) | $19,425 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| 1 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $11,430 |
| 1 Sedan Auto · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,410 |
| 2 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $14,380 |
| 2 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $14,930 |
| 2 Sedan Auto · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $15,280 |
| 2 Coupe Auto · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $15,830 |
| 3 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $15,905 |
| 3 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $16,680 |
| 3 Sedan Auto · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $16,805 |
| 3 Coupe Auto · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $17,580 |
| Red Line Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec LSJ 2.0L DOHC inline-4, Eaton M62 Roots supercharger, air-to-liquid intercooler | 205 | 200 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/27 (23) | $20,885 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| 1 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $10,430 |
| 1 Sedan 5AT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $11,410 |
| 2 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $14,185 |
| 2 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $14,735 |
| 2 Sedan 5AT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $15,085 |
| 2 Coupe CVT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | Continuously variable automatic (CVT) | FWD | 22/29 (24) | $15,635 |
| 3 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $15,710 |
| 3 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (26) | $16,235 |
| 3 Sedan 5AT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $16,610 |
| 3 Coupe CVT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | Continuously variable automatic (CVT) | FWD | 22/29 (24) | $17,135 |
| Red Line Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec LSJ 2.0L DOHC inline-4, Eaton M62 Roots supercharger, air-to-liquid intercooler | 205 | 200 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20/26 (23) | $20,385 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| 1 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $11,430 |
| 1 Sedan 5AT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,330 |
| 2 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $13,510 |
| 2 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $14,030 |
| 2 Sedan 5AT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,410 |
| 2 Coupe CVT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | Continuously variable automatic (CVT) | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,930 |
| 3 Sedan 5MT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $15,010 |
| 3 Coupe 5MT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $15,530 |
| 3 Sedan 5AT · Sedan | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $15,910 |
| 3 Coupe CVT · Coupe | Ecotec L61 2.2L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 140 | 145 lb-ft | Continuously variable automatic (CVT) | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $16,430 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 10 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 7 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.