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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  Vehicle would not shut off, key stuck - 2006 Saturn ION
  By 2006 Ion 2.4,level 3 - October 18 - 10:56 pm

  Today I could not get the key out of the ignition with the vehicle running. I called Onstar, they connected me to a tow truck service. I called Saturn of Warren, Michigan. Mike at the Service Department did not seem surprised at all of the problem with the vehicle. He stated to me as the key is used in the ingintion, metal shavings come off the key and block up the ingintion center. I have owned the vehicle since 12 05, I also had the driver side window fall off the hinges on "the Freeway", I had to pull off at rush hour and push the window back in the door. Thankfully, I paid for the exented warrenty to 7 yrs or 75k miles, I wish now I paid for the 10, 100k warrenty.

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  Good Fuel Economy, Electrical Glitch - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Andrea - March 22 - 2:23 pm

  I knew I wanted a 4 door car with rear side curtain airbags, on a limited budget. Saturn ION was only one I could afford, plus it had good fuel economy according to the window sticker. It does have good fuel economy for American, around 28 with mixed use. I didnt own an MP3 player when I purchased the car but I do now and love the audio jack! The center console was an adjustment but I love it, it gets the eyes moving around instead of staring straight ahead, less strain. I have had horrible problems in winter with doors freezing shut, seal around doors is bad water gets into cavity and freezes at hinge, also leaks through window seals, and drips inside car. Electronic issues see below.

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  My first new car (2006 Saturn ION 2) - 2006 Saturn ION
  By firsttimebuyer - March 15 - 6:56 pm

  Well, I didnt like the positioning of the gauges on the dash at first, but, now I love it. I really like this car and I think it is a great car. I have only had it about a week but Im sure Ill love it for a goow long while to come. I recommend test driving one for yourself!

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  Great car for the money! - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Austin Ozburn - January 28 - 7:08 am

  I love this car and I loved my 97 4 door Saturn just as much as this one. The car drives and handles great, but it doesnt ride like a Cadillac. Theres plenty of room inside the car and in the trunk. Maintenance is cheap and easy if you know how to use U-Tube. I would definitely highly recommended this car to someone be it in good working condition.

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  My First Car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By hot4coldplay18 - January 11 - 11:00 pm

  My Saturn ION 2006 was bought for me, so I didnt have a say. Although it is only my first car, I love it! It is fun to drive, has a great stereo system with tons of presets, and is a gorgeous color (laser blue) which was taken out of the lineup after my saturn was purchased. After reading other reviews, I have had no problems with my Saturns engine. That being said, my two complaints are regarding the fuel efficiency and the dent resistant plastic body. I do not get the 30 mpg that were promised, and after backing into a parked car, the other car looked untouched while the back bumper of mine was not only dented, it was literally cracked. Overall, this is a great, cheap car for anyone.

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  Jasons Car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Jason Fitzgerald - June 9 - 5:43 am

  Great car to drive, very gas efficient. It still has pretty good pickup even though it is a sedan.

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  Underrated - 2006 Saturn ION
  By GL - April 24 - 11:50 pm

  I bought an ION 3 Automatic and have been very impressed with it. My wife loves the European look to it & are very happy with it so far. The performance is excellent, even as an automatic, noise levels are low & highway driving is calm & quiet. Ive driven 03 IONs & Saturn have made major steps with this model since then. 1 year of free OnStar is also a major bonus...Great peace of mind. This & the 5 star safety rating contribute to low insurance rates. All in all, were very satisfied with the car & the Saturn dealer experience.

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  So far so good - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Puck - March 11 - 1:06 pm

  Just purchased the 06 and so far were happy with it, for the most part. The sticker said 26/32 for the mileage, and through the first three fill-ups were only getting about 18.8 MPG. Our driving is about 50-50 local and highway travel, so I certainly expected better... Time will tell.

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  I love my 06 ION 3 - 2006 Saturn ION
  By 06ion3 - December 21 - 8:40 pm

  I went from a 95 Ford Taurus to the 06 saturn ION 3 coupe. Theres such a big difference, a good difference though. Only thing I dont like about my new car is the seats. Theyre uncomfortable. Other than that I love it.

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  Distraught with Ion II mpg - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Gayla - November 2 - 10:33 am

  Originally, my review of this car was very bad, because it had to be towed back to the dealer <10 days after purchase. However, since then it has proved itself as a dependable vehicle. The only issue I still have with it is the mpg. This is a manual transmission, and was claimed to get 34 hwy, and I forget the city, was it 27 mpg or 24 mpg? Im getting about 28 mpg highway. I could enjoy the car if it got anywhere close to the claimed mpg. Im probably getting somewhere close to 20 mpg city, but I cant be anywhere near certain because it is never the case that I do all city driving. The 1984 Honda CRX with the fuel efficient 1.3 liter engine got 55 mpg hwy, 45 mpg city.