

2004 ion redline manual#
The transmission lacked an overdrive, allowing for five forward gears to be packaged in the size of a typical four-speed manual gearbox, both providing close gear ratios for better acceleration and fuel efficiency while eliminating the heat and parasitic loss generated by the additional planetary gearset. The compact 5-speed automatic had several unique characteristics. The Saturn Ion Quad Coupe has half-sized rear clamshell doors while the sedan has conventionally hinged doors.Ī Getrag F23 5-speed manual or an Aisin AF23 5-speed automatic transmission were available. Other extras included fog lights, sunroof, and spoiler.
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The Ion is also available in sedan level 1, 2, or 3 level three signified a more user friendly setup with power windows and power locks, while lower levels included crank windows and plastic wheel covers. The Ion's instrument panel was mounted on the top center of the dashboard, rather than behind the steering wheel. The Ion sedan went on sale in mid-October 2002, and the quad coupe went on sale in early 2003. The 2003 Ion came standard with a 2.2 L 140 hp (104 kW) DOHC Ecotec I4 engine.

The 2003 Saturn Ion quad coupe production car first appeared at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. History 2003–2004 2005–2007 Saturn Ion coupe Clamshell doors It featured a 2.0L supercharged I4 gasoline engine, a unique body kit and front grille, unique aluminum-alloy wheels, unique cloth seating surfaces, and a rear spoiler. The Red Line was the performance-oriented trim of the Ion, only available as a Quad Coupe. It added more convenience items such as power windows and door locks, keyless entry, 16" tires and aluminum-alloy wheels, upgraded cloth seating surfaces, and an AM/FM stereo with both cassette and single-disc CD players (later, an AM/FM stereo with satellite option, a single-disc CD/MP3 player, and an auxiliary audio input jack). The Level 3 was the top-of-the-line trim for both the Quad Coupe and the four-door sedan. It included features such as upgraded 15" tires and steel wheels and plastic wheel covers, air conditioning, and an AM/FM stereo with a single-disc CD player (which also included an auxiliary audio input jack in later model years). The Level 2 trim was the entry-level Quad Coupe trim, and the upgraded trim for the four-door sedan. The Level 1 trim was discontinued in later model years of the Ion. It included features such as cloth seating surfaces, 14" tires and steel wheels with plastic wheel covers, manual windows and door locks, an AM/FM stereo radio with a four-speaker audio system, a heater (no standard air conditioning), a 2.2L dual overhead cam (DOHC) inline four-cylinder (I4) gasoline engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.

The Level 1 trim, only offered as a four-door sedan, was the entry-level Ion trim. The Saturn Ion was offered in three trim "Levels": Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, as well as a "Red Line" trim (in later model years). The Ion was the last Saturn passenger car built at the Spring Hill, Tennessee plant which was originally linked to the company's branding, with Saturn owners attending "homecoming" events at the plant. Production of the Ion ended on March 29, 2007. The Ion replaced the Saturn S-Series in 2002, Īnd was replaced by the new Saturn Astra in 2008. The Saturn Ion is a compact car sold by Saturn between the 20 model years. Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
