A coupe variation will be available in the new year looking quite distinct from the sedan. It will feature Saturn's rear access door system (RAD) with no B-pillar but unlike the previous model the doors will be featured on both sides. The quad coupe will also feature an optional VTi variable transmission.
The ION sedans frisky take-me-home-tonight styling and bevy of big-car features may be irresistible to current owners of the polymer plastic paneled S-series, but will it be capable of luring Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic buyers away from their trusty transportation? Just by looks alone it should do a much better job than the previous model. But that's not all. The all-new model starts at only $10 more than last year's car. Saturn could very well be on an upswing.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP):$15,495 - $20,150 (not including all options)
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: Front engine, FWD
- Engine: 140 hp, 145 lb-ft, 2.2-L, 16-valve DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd man (opt 5-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum (opt ABS)
- Curb Weight: 1,221 - 1,255 kg (2,692 - 2,766 lb)
- Seating Capacity:5
- Cargo Volume (trunk):416 L (14.7 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 6.7 / 10.0 L/100 km (28 / 42 mpg) (manual)
- Warranty (mo/km):36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors:Chevrolet Cavalier, Chrysler Neon, Daewoo Nubira, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra/Tiburon, Kia Spectra, Mazda Protegé, Mitsubishi Lancer, Pontiac Sunfire, Saturn ION, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, VW Golf/Jetta
- Web Site: www.gmcanada.com
