Saturn Ion

United States · 2003–2007

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Saturn Ion

The Saturn Ion is a compact car sold by Saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. Based on the GM Delta platform, the Ion replaced the Saturn S-Series in 2002, and was replaced by the new Saturn Astra in 2008. Production of the Ion ended on March 29, 2007. The Ion was the last Saturn passenger car built at the Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant which was originally linked to the company's branding, with Saturn owners attending "homecoming" events at the plant.

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Specs — 2007
ClassCompact Cars
Engine2.4L · 4-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
MPG21 city · 29 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$3,350
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSpend $5,250
Tailpipe CO₂370.2916666666667 g/mi

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

Class
compact car
Engine
gasoline engine
Preceded by
Saturn S-Series
Succeeded by
Opel Astra H

Source: Wikidata (CC0)

876 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year.

STEERING
408
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
215
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
130
FUEL SYSTEM
82
GASOLINE
79

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

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