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2006 Saturn ION

2006 Saturn ION
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 23-26/29-35 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.2L I4 140HP
2.0L I4 205HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.8
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 3.6
Overall: 3.7

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Saturn ION Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Saturn ION

  1. Smooth ride
  2. Gas mileage
  3. Roomy interior
  4. Safety features
  5. Dent resistent side panel

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Saturn ION

  1. Back seat head rest
  2. Cup holder location
  3. More exciting exterior styling
  4. Cheap plastic feel
  5. More power

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Submitted 2009-10-29 21:57:38


 Stephanie

 

Performance:

1

Exterior:

1

Interior:

1

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
Nothing.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Everything.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
I also have had nothing but problems since I bought my 2006 Saturn Ion quad coupe....it may look good on the outside but everything else about it sux! I've also changed piece in my steering column 3 times, then they actually changed the whole thing. My links are constantly breaking. The bushings let go the first 3 months I had it. And once more since. Sometimes she doesn't want to start. As so the gas mileage...I find it takes a lot! and yet with all these problems I've asked if they are defaults, since they occur regularly, they told me no. They are quite common but they are not defaults....it's the road you drive on...yea...

Submitted 2009-09-30 11:03:57


 tammi

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
I find no pros in this vehicle.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
We have had nothing but problems from day one. We have had to replace the steering column three times, the windows role down and up when they feel like it, keys are always getting stuck in ignition. Sometimes won't start. And I also hate the location of cup holders, but that is the least of this car's problems.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
Overall I will never by another Saturn as long as I live.

Submitted 2009-08-13 18:54:27


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
The gas mileage.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Make it a little more quiet.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
My key will not turn the car off. Hope it does not cost to much.
Had the a year and that is just about all the major problems I have had.

Submitted 2009-01-04 15:52:23


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
I love the protection that it offers. This summer, I totaled my 2005 Ion Quad Coupe in a high-speed crash on the interstate, and walked away with only a few bruises. My new 2006 Ion also has side curtain airbags in addition to the features my 2005 had. I feel confident that, while looking stylish in my new car, I will be protected in any accidents. I also love the suicide doors. That is a great feature that all of my friends envy.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
I would make it look more stylish on the outside. When the daytime running lights are on, it looks cross-eyed, and I hate that about Saturns.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
I love my car!

Submitted 2008-05-31 11:38:37


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
love the ride which is smooth and great on gas

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
more leg room on front passenger side

2006 Saturn ION Review:
having problems with ignite switch it won't turn off and everyone i know that has owned a saturn has had problems with the switch

Submitted 2008-05-09 20:26:44


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
American made,gas mileage, low price,
dependable, dent resistent panels

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Move cup holders, little more interior room

Submitted 2008-05-09 20:26:04


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
gas mileage, low price,
dependable, dent resistent panels

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Move cup holders, little more interior room

Submitted 2007-12-23 18:24:21


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
Handling, steering, economy, plastic body

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Acceleration, rear view window visibility

Submitted 2007-09-21 10:01:11


 rbrown

 

Performance:

2

Exterior:

1

Interior:

3

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Saturn needs to get proper painting sorted out. Car paint is poor quality. Etched marks everywhere, will not wash out.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
nightmare purchase. Would not recommend to my worst enemy

Submitted 2007-06-09 08:41:18


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
leg room in the back

Submitted 2007-05-14 17:10:39


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

3

Interior:

1

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
Gas Mileage

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Saturns have always had problems with leaking water. Mine leaks water and the driver side door decide to not open.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
Not a good buy. Cheaply made car.

Submitted 2007-04-09 11:59:26


 brendam

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
gas economy

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
placement of the cup holders, crack knuckles when you put in park and can't see or access the heater knobs when a tall cup is in the holder...

2006 Saturn ION Review:
I really like the get up and go it has. Being a smaller person, I find it roomy enough, but my husband is 6ft. tall and complains about getting in and out of it.

Submitted 2007-03-19 07:29:18


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
dent panels

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
power, cup holder location

Submitted 2007-02-22 20:56:36


 fabs169

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
Fun to drive stylish. Good performance. Enough power to play with and get you out of the way.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Fabric of interior and rear end style get ride of onstar. Change the governor setting

Submitted 2007-02-15 06:25:50


  GUEST

Performance:

2

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
the looks

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
a car that does not shake between 25 - 40 mph. better than 9-12 mpg on gas. one that does not sound like a us tank when driving. better heat control on the feet.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
over all not a bad car

Submitted 2007-02-08 16:32:33


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
I like the retail price and gas mileage the most.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Cheap looking and feeling interior i.e.interior roof panel and hidden cheap plastic hinged compartment by driver's door.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
All in all I think it is a bargain for the price.

Submitted 2007-01-26 09:53:47


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
Make power steering more reliable, not going out after turns into parking spaces.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
I would not recommend this car to any driver, particularly to one who has to parellel park.

Submitted 2007-01-13 15:49:08


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
it is a reliable car.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
I would improve the look on the inside,it's too boring

2006 Saturn ION Review:
It's got alot of power for a small car,and it's very quiet but I wish I would have done more research before buying it,because I'm already considering trading it.

Submitted 2007-01-07 14:39:04


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
comfort feel. nice ride and great gas mileage.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
great as is. cant think of any change needed. please no radical changes.

2006 Saturn ION Review:
i just love my ion as is. it gets great gas milage. great on long trips.

Submitted 2006-12-29 12:36:10


 marchincin

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Saturn ION?
all ,but road noise

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Saturn ION?
more pickup power (eng.) and more towing ability

2006 Saturn ION Review:
own two(2) 2006 IONs both are great, so far.previous veh. Jeep,toyota ,ford ,3 volvos

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