The Saturn Ion is a compact car that utilizes the GM Delta Platform. It is slightly and marginally more powerful than the other small cars in its class and delivers excellent performance and great cargo space. There are positive vibes and impressions about all the models as they offer superior power. Let us now go ahead and check this vehicle’s key features and specifications.

Saturn Ion
Saturn Corporation, or Saturn LLC, was established in 1985 on January 7. It is an American automobile producer and manufacturer and a registered trademark. It was established as a General Motors subsidiary. It was marketed and presented as a “different car company.” It served the markets of Canada and the United States. The Saturn Ion is a low-priced car with a large trunk capacity and capable and sharp performance.

Level 1
The Level 1 trim was the entry-level trim offered only as a four-door sedan. Its features are 14-inch tires, steel wheels that come with wheel covers in plastic, seating surfaces in cloth, manual windows and door locks, a heater, manual transmission of five-speed, and an AM/FM stereo radio that comes with an audio system that has four speakers. It also features a gasoline engine which is the DOHC four-cylinder with 2.2 liters.

Level 2
The Level 2 Trim of the Saturn Ion was recognized as the Quad coupe entry-level trim. Its features included 15-inch tires, steel wheels with wheel covers in plastic, an AM/FM stereo, and air conditioning.

Level 3
This trim level was the top one with more features. There is the addition of more convenience items and elements in this trim level of Saturn Ion, such as power windows and door locks, 16 inches tires, keyless entry, aluminum alloy wheels, an AM/FM stereo, and upgraded and premium-quality cloth seating surfaces. The AM/FM stereo features both a single-disk CD player and a cassette player, and in the later models, a satellite radio option was also added.

Red Line
This trim of the Ion was referred to as the performance-oriented trim, and only Quad Coupe was available. It was empowered by features such as unique and distinctive aluminum alloy wheels, a unique front grille and body kit, a rear spoiler, and upgraded and high-quality seating surfaces in cloth. Its performance is enhanced and boosted by the I4 gasoline supercharged, 2.0 liters engine. 

Performance
The key features, along with the trim levels, have been explained and detailed above. Now, let us elaborate on the specifications, under various segments, of the Saturn Ion below:

Trim: 2 (Auto) Sedan

Engine: 2.2 Liters

Horsepower: 145 hp at 5600 rpm

Torque: 150 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm

Cylinders: Four

Transmission: 4-speed

Standard MPG: 21 / 29

Capacities and Weight

Cargo Capacity: 14.4 cu.-ft.

Fuel Capacity: 13.0

Towing Capacity: 1,000 lb.

Curb Weight: 1,805 lb.

Exterior Dimensions

Height: 57.4”

Length: 184.5”

Width: 67.2”

Wheelbase: 103.2”

Interior Dimensions

Rear Headroom: 37.0”

Front Headroom: 40.0”

Rear Legroom: 33.3”

Front Legroom: 42.2”

Rear Shoulder Room: 52.8”

Front Shoulder Room: 53.7” 

We have provided you with the details regarding the key features and specifications of the Saturn Ion in this post. But it is always advisable to follow and contact the nearby local dealer. Then, make an accurate and correct decision after opting for the test drive and checking on all the available and standard qualities and features.