Vital Statistics: 2007 Saturn ION
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2007 ION is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Saturn. It is Saturn's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $14,700 USD in 2007.
ION Dimensions
The 2007 ION has standard length of 184.50 inches and a width of 67.20 inches. The ION rides 57.40 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 40.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the ION a radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.20 inches.
Drivetrain
The ION comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2788 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The ION's generous 2.2L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been rated at 25 - 26 miles/gallon city driving with a 13.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The ION retails for $14,700 USD with a invoice price of $13,745 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $590 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes ABS Brakes, Limited Slip Differential, Traction Control, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Leather Steering Wheel.
Exterior color choices include Berry Red, Black Onyx, Cypress Green, Deep Blue, Golden Cashmere, Polar White, Silver Nickel, Storm Gray with interior choices of Gray Cloth Interior, Gray Leather Interior, Tan Cloth Interior, Tan Leather Interior. The ION seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Saturn Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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