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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  Love my ION - 2006 Saturn ION
  By R. Campuzano - August 12 - 1:10 pm

  This is my first compact car in a long time. However, I love the way this car handles, look and perform. Although I have the 2.2 L engine and an automatic, it moves. The steering is amazing: one of the smallest turn radious I have experienced. Everything works in the car. I love the travel package. The car has features of a bigger car, but packaged perfect for its size. Right now, I will not hesitate to buy another ION (or Saturn). I love the rust proof plastic panels.

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  2006 ION 2 Saturn Sedan automatic - 2006 Saturn ION
  By cynthia b. bouchard - July 16 - 7:00 am

  Handles very well, parks very well and has alot of pep. I have a 1992 SL2 which I kept and this 2006 ION 2 out- perfoms my 1992 twofold. Great trunk space

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  3k update - 2006 Saturn ION
  By John Korner - February 27 - 1:43 pm

  Hard to belive that 3000 miles have come and gone since my first review car car gets 22mpg and I have had no problems. driving it the last 3000 miles has verified that I made the correct choice, attended my first owner clinic yesterday, outstanding. If you buy one of these cars buy a radar detctor youll need it. If your looking for a small car this should be at the top of your list. If Gm would run all of their business this way they will have a future

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  Still Goin Great - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Carl Camann - December 15 - 9:30 pm

  A follow-up to my 10/07/05 review. Car now with 32K+ miles. Total repairs=$0. Total days out of commission=0. Total warranty work=1 minor brake adjustment. No rattles, minimal tire wear, consistent handling, interior materials holding up well, paint & exterior pieces still bright & shiny. Consistent 30+ mpg on road, low 20s around town. Everything as advertised. Selling dealer (and others used for service) have been tremendous when service and one warrantee item needed. I am as pleased with this car as I have ever been with any vehicle of any brand I have ever owned.

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  ION Red Line is fast, fun - 2006 Saturn ION
  By ron - November 9 - 12:30 am

  Got a used 2006 ION Red Line about 6 months ago, it was a nice find since not too many around. Engine design and performance is great, supercharger responds perfectly to deliver big acceleration. Sweet shifting 5-spd. Suspension seems solid. Absolutely fun to drive. Very generous headroom and legroom for tall driver. Completely reliable, no problems at all so far. On the outside, the ION Red Line looks similar to the regular ION coupe, but mechanically they live on different planets.

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  Nice car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Elizabeth - August 26 - 10:56 am

  I had a 2006 Ion quad coupe, and absolutley loved it. I would buy the car again, and the only reason I dont have it now is because I flipped the vehicle into a ditch and totaled it. I like the dent resistant doors, and the funny part was none of my doors were damaged in the accident where it landed on its right side. I think its a great little car, people need to give GM more credit. It was a heck of a lot better than the Toyota I was driving before it.

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  A-Ok - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Saturn ION - May 6 - 3:16 pm

  I owned a Saturn before and loved it. I hated trading it away but I got the bug to buy and couldnt think of anything to buy except another Saturn. The service is excellent and the quality of their vehicles are tops.

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  Great Car! - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Johanna - February 20 - 12:33 pm

  When I drove off in my new Saturn, I was very impressed with the handling. Pulling into certain parking areas, the Saturn make manuvers very easy. Very reliable. It took a week or so to get used to the instrument panel, being in the center of the dash, but once you get used to it, its actually a great feature. Very quiet running. It is just an overall great vehicle at a great price.

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  First new car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By HappyCamper - February 11 - 9:03 am

  This is my first new car. Ive only put 350km on so far. It is very smooth with strong acceleration. My only complaint so far is the sun-visor. It clicks-in at certain angles, but the settings are too far apart. I find it either blocks my view or doesnt block the sun.

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  SATURN - 2006 Saturn ION
  By walter - September 12 - 10:42 am

  Great car, i have 200k miles still goin strong and looks good doin it!!! It is a car way ahead of its time!!