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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  Best Commuter Ive Owned - 2006 Saturn ION
  By pstrkrk - June 3 - 4:10 pm

  I bought this car after considering several cars. It came down to the Civic or the ION. I liked the IONs ride better and the price was significantly lower than the Civic. I drive over 90miles/day to work so comfort and efficiency are important and I regularly get 40mpg in this car. I rarely drive in town but when I do it drops to about 30mpg. Ride is nice, steering precise and predictable. Driving is seamless and comfortable even though I am quite large and this is a small car. No problems to report in the first 12,000 miles.

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  I love my Ion - 2006 Saturn ION
  By mattg24 - March 24 - 4:56 pm

  This is my fist car. I have owned it for about a week now and have driven it about 800 miles. Everything about it is cool. It gets good gas mileage, good acceleration, and a well thought out interior. I have the level 3 coupe .. This is my first car and I am 18 and in love with her. I plan to take very good care of her. As I have her longer I will update this...

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  Best you can get - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Yeah4Stomper - February 21 - 1:43 pm

  I have had a VW Jetta, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla and now the Saturn ION. Help my mother-in-law buy two cars. And speaking from service at the dealership, it has been the easiest car I have ever bought. Saturn dealership does not try to sell you something you do not want, nor did I have to hassle over the price. Car saleperson works on a salary, not volume or commission. Only took an hour and I was out the door - great service. And the car, it is a gem. The car has OnStar, drives well - completely quit. And the power is more than my Nissan Sentra SE-R. I am thinking of trading my wifes car in for another Saturn Ion. She cannot wait.

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  Good Stuff very few problems - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Sean - January 28 - 8:03 am

  Its very reliable I feel really safe in my car even though its got plastic side panels. I dont know about the autos trans. but the manual is a blast! very comfortable gets advertised MPG even at almost 100,000 miles! Saturn has done good with the ion! Handles great! Its quiet inside the car. Very few problems Excellent buy!

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  6 month update by John Korner - 2006 Saturn ION
  By John korner - December 20 - 6:33 am

  Over 6 months and 8700 miles have passed since I bought my car. You actually get the MPG on the sticker Its get more fun with every mile driven. If you dont test drive one you will be sorry. Ive owned 5 hondas over the last 20 years. I believe the Ion is one of the best cars Ive owned period. I bought it because of onstar being standard. Having a disabilty that requires the use of a wheelchair cane or ECV its gives me the extra level of security thats priceless. All of those items fix easly in its over sized trunk. Overall I am more then pleased. a 9.5 on a scale of 10.

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  Good Value - 2006 Saturn ION
  By The Copes - December 19 - 8:10 am

  We purchased our ION 3 seven months ago. With the leather & top tier features we still paid less than $18k. My husband uses it for work, putting more than 100 mi/day on it, and it has yet to give us any problems. In my husbands line of work, hes been in 2 accidents not his fault already being on the road so much. One was a side- swipe that didnt damage anything, another was a rear-ending that was inexpensive to fix the back bumper. Weve also taken it on several trips from San Antonio to El Paso (550 miles) and it does fantastic. The gas mileage is great. With the old trade-in and down payment, were paying less than $300 a month. The car is stylish, drives like a 6 cylinder,

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  Great car, not many gripes - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Damn straight!! - November 16 - 6:00 am

  I bought this car after much research, and I am not disappointed. I get 40 MPG HWY and 24 city with the AC on! The rear legroom needs work, but otherwise the car is above par for the class, you have to think, youre buying a compact. Overall its a big little car, you can fit 2 bikes inside with the rear seats folded down. Some people complain about engine noise being too loud, but for a 5 speed, Id like to hear the car every now and then. Somethings I wish I had are the options that come standard in the 3 with the performance package.

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  My Second ION - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Henry - June 10 - 4:20 am

  Buying an ION-2 sedan was one of the best choices I have ever made. I can tell from driving it that numerous improvements have been made since the ION came out in 2003. It handles well and has good acceleration. The automatic transmission works very well and is known for reliability. Also, this one is quieter than the early model IONs. Cosmetically, the steering wheel and the front fascia are big improvements on the 03-04 IONs.

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  Perfect! Would buy this again - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Paula lang - May 7 - 5:46 am

  Handles fantastic. Easy to reach controls. Great fuel economy. I average 20 around town. Lots of acceleration, and room. Tight steering. Great comfort, seat very adjustable for anyone.

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  Try to find another area - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Razer - March 31 - 2:23 pm

  This car is great, I still haven`t driven to it`s maximum, it gets the heart racing especially when down shifting, real smooth, and with those seats, you stay in place