2007 Saturn Ion: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Ion stands pat for 2007, which Saturn says is the car's final model year. A replacement is due for 2008. Ion 2 and uplevel Ion 3 sedans and coupes return, as does a sporty Red Line coupe. All are 4-dr models; coupes have rear "access" doors that don't open independently of the fronts. Ion 2 and 3 have a 145-hp 4-cyl engine and manual or automatic transmission. Optional is a 175-hp 4-cyl. The Red Line coupe comes with a supercharged 205-hp 4-cyl and manual transmission. ABS and traction control are optional on 2 and 3. Curtain side airbags are available for all models. Leather upholstery is standard on Red Line, available for 3s. Coupes have a folding front-passenger seat. Ion's doors, fenders, nose, and tail are made of rustproof, dent-resistant plastic composites, but the basic design is shared with Chevrolet Cobalts.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 100 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, and Mazda 5.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, and Pontiac G5.