2006 Saturn Ion

2006 Saturn Ion Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$11,925 - $19,425

Original MSRP:
$11,025 - $17,925

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2006 Saturn Ion Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V153000
Mfg's Report Date MAR 31, 2014
Component STEERING
Number of Units Affected 1,340,447
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Consequence If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2006 Saturn Ion Models & Prices

2006 Saturn Ion BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
ION 2 4dr Sdn Manual $11,925 $11,025 $180 / Month*
ION 2 4dr Sdn Auto $12,825 $11,853 $194 / Month*
ION 2 Quad Cpe Manual $12,925 $11,945 $195 / Month*
ION 2 Quad Cpe Auto $13,825 $12,773 $209 / Month*
ION 3 4dr Sdn Manual $14,325 $13,233 $216 / Month*
ION 3 4dr Sdn Auto $15,225 $14,061 $230 / Month*
ION 3 Quad Cpe Manual $15,625 $14,429 $235 / Month*
ION 3 Quad Cpe Auto $16,525 $15,257 $249 / Month*
ION Red Line Quad Cpe Manual $19,425 $17,925 $292 / Month*

2006 Saturn Ion Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE
City 23/hwy 29 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)
City 24/hwy 32 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 24/hwy 32 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 25/hwy 34 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)
City 26/hwy 35 (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans)
EXTERIOR Features
BASE
Automatic headlights
Daytime running lamps
Dual pwr mirrors
Dual rear access doors (2005)
Fog lamps
Intermittent windshield wipers
Rear spoiler
INTERIOR Features
BASE
60/40 split folding rear seat (2005)
Adjustable steering column
Air conditioning w/dust & pollen filtration system
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) extended range speakers
AM/FM stereo w/CD player/MP3-inc: (4) coaxial speakers
Analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel level gauge, trip odometer
Cargo area carpet w/full trim
Center front console w/sliding armrest, enclosed storage, (2) cup holders, (2) auxiliary pwr outlets
Cruise control
Elroy cloth Recaro sport front bucket seats w/leather accents
Engine immobilizing theft-deterrent system (2005)
Height-adjustable driver seat
Latitude cloth deluxe front bucket seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
OnStar w/(1) year Safe & Sound service
Pandora cloth deluxe front bucket seats
Programmable pwr door locks w/lockout protection, delayed locking
Pwr windows
Rear window defogger w/manual shut-off feature & timed reset (2005)
Remote keyless entry w/security alarm
MECHANICAL Features
BASE
105-amp alternator
13 gallon fuel tank
140-amp alternator
15" steel wheels w/sport covers
16" machined aluminum wheels
17" forged alloy wheels
2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 Ecotec intercooled supercharged engine
2.2L DOHC MFI 16-valve I4 Ecotec engine
3.63 axle ratio
3.84 axle ratio
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4.05 axle ratio
5-speed manual transmission w/OD & self-adjusting clutch
Electric pwr steering w/variable assist (2005)
Front wheel drive
HD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD & self-adjusting clutch
P195/60R15 all-season touring tires
P205/55R16 all-season performance tires
P215/45ZR17 performance tires
Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Soft ride suspension
Sport suspension
NOTE Features
BASE
**ALL STANDARDS ARE 2006 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
SAFETY Features
BASE
3-point safety belts at all rear seating positions (2005)
Automatic locking retractors for child safety seats in all seating positions except driver (2005)
Child security rear door locks (2005)
Dual stage frontal impact airbags
Emergency trunk release handle (2005)
Energy absorbing instrument panel & steering column (2005)
Front/rear crumple zones (2005)
Height-adjustable front safety belts w/pretensioners & energy absorbing retractors (2005)
Lower anchorages & top tethers for children (LATCH) in all rear seating positions (2005)
Side-impact protection (2005)

2006 Saturn Ion Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) -inc: traction control
AERO-WING SPOILER *Regular Production Accessory; Dealer Installed* *Affects Color Availability*
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE PKG -inc: 2.4L engine, 3.91 axle ratio, ride & handling suspension, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/traction control
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE PKG -inc: 2.4L engine, ride & handling suspension, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/traction control
FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING KIT
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS
HEAD CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS *Always use safety belts & proper child restraints, even w/airbags. See the Owner Manual for more safety information*
LEATHER TRIM PKG -inc: leather-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
PREFERRED PKG -inc: cruise control, pwr windows, pwr exterior mirrors & remote keyless entry w/alarm, height-adjustable driver seat
PWR SUNROOF -inc: driver & front passenger map lights
PWR SUNROOF -inc: driver & front passenger map lights (REQ: HAA Preferred Pkg)
REAR SPOILER
REAR SPOILER DELETE
RED LINE COMPETITION PKG -inc: limited slip differential, 17" painted aluminum wheels & boost gauge
SATURN ADVANCED AUDIO SYSTEM
SATURN ADVANCED AUDIO SYSTEM (REQ: US8 or US9 Radio)
SPORT APPEARANCE PKG -inc: sport front/rear fascias w/side rockers, 3" chrome exhaust tip, upgraded front fog lamps (REQ: HAX Enhanced Performance Pkg) *Affects Color Availability*
SUN & SOUND PKG -inc: pwr sunroof, XM satellite radio & Saturn Advanced Audio System
TRAVEL PKG -inc: driver & front passenger map lights, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/outside temp gauge & compass
XM SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 150+ channels of coast-to-coast digital music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic & Weather, (3) month free trial period (REQ: US8 or US9 Radio) *Subscription fees apply, N/A in Alaska & Hawaii*
XM SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 150+ channels of coast-to-coast digital music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic & Weather, (3) month free trial period *Subscription fees apply, N/A in Alaska & Hawaii*
AIR CONDITIONING Options
BASE
AIR CONDITIONING -inc: dust & pollen filtration system
NO AIR CONDITIONING (STD)
EMISSIONS Options
BASE
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CLEAN FUEL FLEET LOW EMISSION VEHICLE CERTIFICATION *May be ordered to receive US EPA certification of CFV LEV emission standards* *Vehicles w/VCL emissions may not be legal for registration in CA, ME, MA, NY or VT*
FEDERAL EMISSIONS
NORTHEAST EMISSIONS *Must be ordered in ME, MA, NY or VT*
ENGINE Options
BASE
2.0L DOHC 16-VALVE I4 ECOTEC INTERCOOLED SUPERCHARGED ENGINE (STD)
2.2L DOHC MFI 16-VALVE I4 ECOTEC ENGINE (STD)
2.4L MFI I4 ALUMINUM ECOTEC ENGINE (REQ: HAX Enhanced Performance Pkg)
PAINT Options
BASE
SOLID PAINT (STD)
RADIO Options
BASE
AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER/MP3 -inc: (4) coaxial speakers
AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER -inc: (4) extended range speakers (STD)
AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER/MP3 -inc: (4) coaxial speakers
AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER/MP3 -inc: (4) coaxial speakers (STD)
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE
GREY ION 3 CLOTH SEAT UPHOLSTERY (STD)
ION 2 CLOTH SEAT UPHOLSTERY (STD)
ION 3 CLOTH SEAT UPHOLSTERY (STD)
LEATHER TRIMMED SEAT UPHOLSTERY
RED LINE CLOTH SEAT UPHOLSTERY W/LEATHER ACCENTS (STD)
TAN ION 3 CLOTH SEAT UPHOLSTERY (STD)
TIRES Options
BASE
P195/60R15 ALL-SEASON TOURING TIRES (STD) (N/A w/PG0 Wheels)
P205/55R16 ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE TIRES (REQ: PG0 Wheels)
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (STD)
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)
HD 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)
WHEELS Options
BASE
15" STEEL WHEELS W/SPORT COVERS (STD)
16" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: QLG P205/55R16 all-season performance tires
17" FORGED ALLOY WHEELS (STD)
17" x 7" PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: PDA Red Line Competition Pkg)

2006 Saturn Ion Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE
Trunk Volume (ft) 14.2
Engine
BASE
Displacement 2.2L/134
Engine Type Gas 4-cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 140 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 145 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
BASE
Height, Overall (in) 56.0
Length, Overall (in) 185.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 103.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.9
Fuel Tank
BASE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13
Steering
BASE
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.5
Steering Type Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Suspension
BASE
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Semi-indep Torsion
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Stabilizer Bar
Tires
BASE
Front Tire Size P195/60R15
Rear Tire Size P195/60R15
Transmission
BASE
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Trans Type 5
Vehicle
BASE
Front Head Room (in) 38.9
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.0
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume (ft) 87.3
Second Head Room (in) 36.5
Second Leg Room (in) 32.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 51.0
Weight Information
BASE
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2796

2006 Saturn Ion Safety Features

Safety Features
Dual stage frontal impact airbags
Height-adjustable front safety belts w/pretensioners & energy absorbing retractors (2005)
3-point safety belts at all rear seating positions (2005)
Automatic locking retractors for child safety seats in all seating positions except driver (2005)
Lower anchorages & top tethers for children (LATCH) in all rear seating positions (2005)
Emergency trunk release handle (2005)
Energy absorbing instrument panel & steering column (2005)
Side-impact protection (2005)
Front/rear crumple zones (2005)
Daytime running lamps
Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Child security rear door locks (2005)
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).