2007 Saturn ION Sedan Overview

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Overview

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The 2007 model year is the for the Saturn Ion, so it only receives one Deep Blue replaces year’s Laser Blue color. A new method for rating changes the output on the Ecotec base engine to 145 hp and 150 lb.-ft. of The Ecotec 2.4-liter engine is now at 175 hp and 164 lb.-ft. of torque.

Five models remain in the the Ion 2 sedan, 4-door Ion quad Ion 3 sedan and quad coupe, and the Red performance version.

Overview

The Ion made its mark by introducing the coupe,#34; a vehicle that like a coupe but also two rear-hinged doors for easier to the rear seat. With the closed, most people it difficult to tell the extra were there. The vehicle’s had some unique styling as well, including a center-mounted pod.

And even though the Ion is a small it receives a five-star crash rating from the National Traffic Safety Administration for both the driver and front-seat

The Ecotec engines that the Ion deliver impressive performance and technology developed on the dragstrip; the racing version of the Ecotec produces over 1,450 hp only 4 cylinders. Although the in the Ion don’t crank out that of power, the horsepower the engines do is impressive, especially when the 2.2-liter is rated at 26 mpg in the city and 35 on the Two transmissions are offered on the Ion; is a 5-speed manual, while an 4-speed automatic is available on all but the Red version.

The Red Line performance iteration of the Ion special features not available on the trims. First is the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that 205 hp and helps the Red Line Ion accelerate to 60 mph in 6 seconds, according to Saturn. The Red also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, front and rear fascias, fog lamps, and an available rear

The Red Line Competition Package a limited-slip differential, 17-inch and performance tires, a lowered height for a better overall standard leather seats, a exhaust system, and a racetrack-tuned system.

The Competition

The Saturn Ion competes in the Conventional segment, which of 20 models. Buyers in this look for fuel economy, and safety, according to the J.D. and Associates 2006 Avoider SM and the Escaped Shopper Study. SM

The top in the segment during calendar 2006, according to the J.D. and Associates Sales Report, SM the Toyota Corolla (328,699 sold), Honda Civic and Chevrolet Cobalt (211,449). The Ion sold 102,042 units in an increase of 1.1 percent compared to the year.

Other models offered in the Conventional segment include the Focus. Nissan Sentra. Prius. Volkswagen Jetta. and Elantra. Joining the segment in are the Pontiac G5. Suzuki SX4. and Rabbit .

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