2003 Saturn ION Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Saturn ION:

It isn't a sports car, but rather a sporty-looking car better appreciated for passing the pumps than for sitting flat and accelerating into and out of twisties in the country roads.

-- Cars.com

Another fixture on Saturn's new small coupe is abbreviated rear doors. Like those on the S-Series coupe, they work like a clamshell and make it so much easier to reach items stored in the back seat.

-- MSN Autos

Dent-deflecting and rust-resistant plastic body panels add to the Ion's appeal.

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the Saturn ION:

Fabric on the test car seats gave me so much static electricity, I hesitated each time I exited the Ion before touching the car door to close it.

-- MSN Autos

Saturn ION Comparisons:

Acceleration is good for its price class, ride and handling about average. In interior comfort and refinement, Saturn still has a way to go.

-- New Car Test Drive