Overview & Reviews

After 12 long years in production, Saturn is finally retiring its aging S-Series sedan and coupe in favor of the all-new Saturn Ion sedan and innovative quad coupe.

• Innovative rear-access doors on coupe, customer-focused dealers, numerous personalization options, great cargo capacity.

• Build quality not up to segment standards, unusual styling, lack of established service and repair history.

User Reviews:

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  Satisfaction - 2003 Saturn ION
  By M. Knolla - September 3 - 2:00 am

  With 2,500 miles under my belt including 8 hour trips from Rochester, NY to Maine and back I can say that for the money, this is the best vehicle you can buy. At 64" leg and head room is a premium and this was the most comfortable out of the ten I test drove in its class. Handling, fuel economy, and pure aesthetics are all above average in this vehicle.

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  Different But Good - 2003 Saturn ION
  By catbird1 - August 11 - 2:00 am

  When I initially looked at the new Ion I was not sure if I liked it as it was different as far as the interior and exterior designs. After the test drive I was impressed with the performance and ride and found the seats to be firm but comfortable. After 9,000 miles I continue to be well satisfied with the car and feel as if the center mounted gauge cluster is preferable over the conventional gauge cluster in my previous and other cars that I own.

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  Its been a great car - 2003 Saturn ION
  By George - August 2 - 7:46 pm

  The Ion has been a great car. The only mechanical failure, other than routine stuff like tires and brakes was a front wheel hub. The engine and transmission was redesigned for this model year and can really move for a 4 cylinder.

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  marketing strategy more honest - 2003 Saturn ION
  By TAILSKID - July 17 - 2:00 am

  HAD NO INTENTION OF BUYING ION WHEN I ENTERED SATURN SHOWROOM. A QUICK SCAN OF THE ION WAS APPEALING AND THEN TO THE STICKER ON THE WINDOW, SURPRISED ME TO NOT BE NEAR THE EIGHTEEN OR NINETEEN THOUSAND MARK. SATURN IS ONE OF THE FEW WHO DO NOT JACK THE PRICE UP TWO OR THREE THOUSAND THEN OFFER YOU A REBATE. THE MARKETING STRATEGY OFFERING REBATES AND DEALER DISCOUNTS IS A PROCESS OF PYSCHOLOGICALLY CONDITIONING THE PUBLIC FOR EVER INCREASING COST OF AUTOS. IF A CAR SELLS STRONG THE MANUFACTURER TAKES THE REBATE OFF THUS SKUNKING YOU FOR A HIGHER PRICE. SATURN ISNT DOING THAT AS I SEE IT. END COMMENT -- PRICE IS UP FRONT AND FAIR.

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  A car for the masses - 2003 Saturn ION
  By Summers - July 17 - 2:00 am

  Yes, in the 1960s the Soviet Union purchased a Fiat car plant from Italy and built a new town in Russia called Togliatti. At this plant they built the Lada. The Lada was a basic automobile. Advanced for its day, it was to become the car of the masses in that communist country. Now GM has come out with something equally benign. It all comes wrapped up in a pretty cool pakage. I dont care what people say about the futuristic lines and the centre mounted console, this car has character. Id say this car is worth the price, its good, its basic, its good to drive and its cheap. Trully a car for the masses!

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  I LOVE MY NEW CAR! - 2003 Saturn ION
  By TammyR - July 11 - 10:00 am

  To tell the truth, Im not much of a car person. I cant ramble off specs, but what I can tell you is that this car is fantastic! Its peppy without being jerky and the ride is smooth. My last car was an Eclipse with a bangin sound system. If I can go from that to this...and love it, you will too!

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  First new car. - 2003 Saturn ION
  By nitsuj - July 5 - 10:00 am

  Maybe its just the contrast after driving a 1986 CRX HF (read: 63 hp), but I found the ION to have more than enough power. About a month after purchase, I took a 930-mile marathon road trip. There were a few mountain passes in my way, and i had no trouble blasting uphill with the A/C on full. The variable power steering, while a bit touchy at times, really turns to a rail at about 90. The price cant be beat: Im spending as much on my purchase as most people spend on a lease. And based on other peoples experiences with this company, I expect to be driving this car for a decade or more.

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  Great Car - 2003 Saturn ION
  By A/G - June 29 - 7:26 pm

  This is one great car. Easy to drive, fun, and looks sharp. Great fuel mileage. Great in the winter and summer. Just an all around nice car. I recommend it for a first car, or if you need a daily drive that gets good gas mileage but want to stay American.

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  JUNK!! The Worst Car I Have Ever Driven - 2003 Saturn ION
  By BHMnPalmBeach - June 25 - 1:56 pm

  Now that the car is a year and a half old I have observed many problems. One recall, a transmission problem that the dealer cant figure out, and countless other trips to the dealership for various repairs. The build quality is horrible. Everything rattles, the car gets horrible gas mileage compared to everything in its class(my Acura gets better economy and it has 60 more HP), and the transmission downshifts into to high a gear going down hill rather than letting the driver use the brakes. About the brakes, not very effective and the rotors warped after 100-200 miles. The value after 18 months is only $6000 compared with my Acura which is $16000 and the Acura was only $1900 more when new.

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  Great car - 2003 Saturn ION
  By Jman - June 15 - 8:23 am

  I have owned this car over two years and have not had any mechanical problems. I got a great deal at the model year end sale, including leather interior. It has a nice sound system, is fun to drive, and highway gas mileage averages about 30 mpg.