2006 Saturn ION
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2006 Saturn ION Equipment
Mechanical
| 2 4dr Sedan Options | 3 4dr Sedan Options | 2 4dr Coupe Options | 3 4dr Coupe Options | Red Line 4dr Coupe Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L I-4 | 2.2L I-4 | 2.2L I-4 | 2.2L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | NA | NA | NA | NA | intercooled supercharger |
| Brakes | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | std | std | std | std | std |
| Suspension tuning | regular | regular | regular | regular | sport |
| Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | regular | regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear shocks | regular | regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 | 4.05 |
| Locking/limited slip differential | NA | NA | NA | NA | opt |
| Traction control | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | NA |
Exterior
| Exterior light control | NA | fully automatic | NA | fully automatic | NA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Body material | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel | composite/galvanized steel |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | with chrome bar | with chrome bar | NA | NA | NA |
| Fog/driving lights | NA | front | NA | front | front |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | manual remote driver, manual passenger | dual power remote | manual remote driver, manual passenger | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler | wing | wing | wing | wing | wing |
| Tires | P195/60TR15 BSW touring AS | P205/55HR16 BSW performance AS | P195/60TR15 BSW touring AS | P205/55HR16 BSW performance AS | P215/45ZR17 BSW performance |
| Wheels | 15" steel | 16" machined alloy | 15" steel | 16" machined alloy | 17" silver forged alloy |
| Spare tire and wheel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Delay off headlamps | NA | std | NA | std | NA |
| Daytime running lights | std | std | std | std | std |
Interior
| Driver information center | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std | std |
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std | std |
| Service interval warning | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | front | front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | NA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | plastic/vinyl | plastic/vinyl | plastic/vinyl | leather |
| Air conditioning, front | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Air filter | opt | std | opt | std | std |
| Underseat ducts | std | std | std | std | std |
| Clock | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio |
| Cupholders | front | front | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | plastic/rubber | plastic/rubber | plastic/rubber | plastic/rubber |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Height adjustable safety belts | front | front | NA | NA | NA |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
Comfort
| Front seat type | bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket | sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | NA | driver | NA | driver | NA |
| Fold flat front passenger seat | NA | NA | std | std | NA |
| Front armrests | center | center | center | center | NA |
| Front head restraints | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Rear seats | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed |
| Seat trim | cloth | premium cloth | cloth | premium cloth | simulated suede/leather |
Convenience
| Exterior temperature display | opt | opt | opt | opt | NA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | opt | opt | opt | opt | NA |
| Cruise control | opt | std | opt | std | std |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front windows | manual | power | manual | power | power |
| Rear windows | manual | power | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| 1-touch window down | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Remote trunk release | power | power | power | power | power |
| Retained accessory power | std | std | std | std | std |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | OnStar | OnStar | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen-vehicle tracking | std | std | std | std | std |
| Illuminated entry | opt | std | opt | std | std |
| Remote keyless entry | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (front doors) | keyfob (front doors) | keyfob (front doors) |
| Panic alarm | opt | std | opt | std | std |
| Door locks | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system | opt | std | opt | std | std |
| Ignition disable | std | std | std | std | std |
Entertainment
| Radio | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD player | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability | opt | std | opt | std | std |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |