Overview & Reviews

The entry-level Ion 1 trim level has been dropped for 2006. Wheel designs have been revised, OnStar is now standard across the board, and air conditioning has moved to the options list for the Ion 2. Upgraded performance is available via an optional Enhanced Performance package, which includes antilock brakes, a sport-tuned suspension and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 170 horsepower.

• Limited rear legroom, center-mounted instrumentation takes some getting used to, below-average interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  Bye Bye Si - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Black_RL - June 11 - 8:30 pm

  I recently bought a RL and have been very pleased. It is rated at 205 bhp and unlike most cars that is what you will be getting at the wheels not the crank. In a straight line it will blow away a 06 Civic Si everytime. Also there are rumors that GM is releasing "Performance Upgrade" kits to boost the performance to 252 bhp and 240 lb/ft of torque.

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  i love this car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By ucantcme0220 - May 16 - 2:10 am

  i got my saturn about 7 months ago it had 116k miles on it and now its got 127k miles and runs absolutely great.. it gets around 21 on city and 32 on the highway which i get combined 29-30ish which aint bad.. the only thing i had to replace was the powersteering motor.. it had a little leak from the rain once but a lil silicone fixed the problem.. I also put a custom exhaust on it which sounds awesome.. overall this car is great i love this car..

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  expensive to keep on the road - 2006 Saturn ION
  By mark - March 3 - 11:00 pm

  Like other reviews here, lots of mechanical problems. At 80,000 I am on my second engine, third ignition switch third set of shifting cables. replaced wheel bearings, stabilizers, and several other front end parts. Would love to trade it, but owe more than its worth. Looks decent, drives decent when its not in the shop. Unfortunately just a cheaply built car. I know people with older saturns that had decent experiences, but my feeling is this is a good car to stay away from

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  Pretty decent car for the money - 2006 Saturn ION
  By stiehler - February 27 - 10:13 pm

  We purchased this car used with about 30,000 miles on it about 2 months ago. It seems to be a pretty decent car. We have only had a few minor problems, such as the locks not wanting to turn if its cold outside.

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  Saturn Ion - 2006 Saturn ION
  By jodi neuberger - February 8 - 1:16 pm

  My experience with this car has been great except that it is very hard on gas and seems to be in the shop more than it has been on the road. The engine light is always telling me that there is something wrong with it. The dealers that have worked on it cannot find the problem. The only place you can take this car to is a Saturn dealer in the cities. This cost money! Overall the car is comfortable to ride in. It is smooth riding and turns nice. It is small and convenient with lots of drunk space. It doesnt use up any oil and for a person who has problems with parallel parking, this is the right choice.

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  LOVED this car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Michelle - January 30 - 6:03 am

  I loved my Ion. The only reason I dont have it anymore is because someone ran me off the road and it ended up totaled. Loved driving this car, loved the look of it. Was the perfect car for me, and I miss it terribly! I would have gone and bought another one in a heartbeat if they were still made. Awesome car!

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  Want lemonade? Buy a Saturn - 2006 Saturn ION
  By My 1st Saturn - January 29 - 12:23 pm

  I purchased my Saturn on 10/23/06. I was told that the ION 2 was the best fuel efficient vehicle on the market. I get only 24 MPG which most of my miles are highway. It also has slow take off. I am very disappointed in this vehicle. I have been given poor customer service and I keep getting the run around from the dealership. My next step is to contact the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney Generals office. If you are looking to buy a new car, dont buy a Saturn ION 2 unless you plan on spending double in gas per week.

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  2006 Saturn ION - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Wanting Answers - December 24 - 11:13 am

  I bouught the car used with 36000 mi on it, and Initally it was fine, then at about 60000 mi it all was like a bad dream, the engine light, no one knows what to do about this, the computer has been reset 4 times, when it comes on the car wont accelerate, it jerks like tranny is going out, I finally parked it for a while and my Daughter needed a car to drive and that lasted about a week and then the same thing started happening again, really think GM needs to step up, In the shop again 900 to reset the computer, replace throttle Body , and 2 rotors.... Geeze this wears me out just reliving it. This Car is Garbage period, STAY AWAY, I need a HUG, No trade value, Owe more than its worth, HELP!!

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  Would not buy another Saturn - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Kathy - December 9 - 2:10 pm

  The car only got about 17 MPG in town. Hwy mpg was what it was supposed to be. At 40,000 miles, the car would not start after filling up with gas. After a couple tries, had to push on gas pedal to start. Also, at 45,000 miles, ignition went completely out and had to replace! Looking to trade car asap.

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  Beware: Horrible Car!!! - 2006 Saturn ION
  By gibbys1 - December 8 - 12:55 pm

  My 2006 Saturn Ion has been nothing but a money pit. Sure the first couple years were great...no problems. Then, the issues started. My car now has 59,000 miles on it and I have had to replace the track in the drivers door because my window actually fell down into the door and wouldnt come back up. It has no A/C because no one can figure out whats wrong with it. I have also had to replace the brakes numerous times, replaced sensors because the lights would stay on (the car thought the doors werent shut) and now I have an issue where the car doesnt want to start on cold mornings. This car just is not worth it anymore. Im frustrated, poor and just cant take much more!!!