Under the hood the standard 2.0 Ecotec engine was massaged to 205 hp thanks to a Eaton supercharger. The Ion RLE was distinguished immediately by its larger 17’ wheels, not so subtle ground effects and revised front and rear end treatments. The Ion coupe got the Red Line treatment shortly thereafter. The resulting collaboration with GMPD was the Red Line brand of performance cars within Saturn. In an attempt to expand the Ion’s appeal, Saturn worked with the GM Performance Division (GMPD) to develop a special coupe only Ion. Saturn’s replacement for the S cars was the Ion in 2003. Although not hard-core performance cars, they did manage to blend a fun to drive factor with frugality. Saturn began to make a name for itself with the ’90s SC2/SL2 coupe and sedan. That was unfortunate because the Ion Red Line was great performance value. Unfortunately, it did not appeal much to performance minded shopper who more than likely looked at the Civic Si first. That appealed to a lot of people who might have otherwise chose a Honda or Toyota. Overbearing apple pie and All-American propaganda was toned down in favor of attention to detail (in customer service at least). They were also assumed to be free of some with the baggage that came with the rest of GM. True or not, Saturn cars were perceived to be a small step up in quality from a typical Chevrolet. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery below.Not really known for performance, Saturn made a name for itself by appealing to people who were intimidated by the typical dealership experience. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle. An oil change was performed in preparation for sale. The supercharged 2.0-liter EcoTec inline-four was factory rated at 205 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. The digital odometer indicates 63k miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the selling dealer. The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a center stack-mounted 140-mph speedometer, tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges. Wear on the seating surfaces is visible in the gallery below. Amenities include Recaro front seats, air conditioning, a short-throw shifter, power windows, and cruise control along with a Pioneer multimedia stereo with Bluetooth and a rearview camera. The seating surfaces are upholstered in black leather with blue cloth inserts and are complemented by a black dashboard, center console, door panels, and carpets. The car is equipped with four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, front and rear stabilizer bars, and performance suspension settings. Additional features include a power-operated sunroof and a polished exhaust tip.įactory 17″ polished alloy wheels are wrapped in 215/45 Hankook Ventus HRII tires up front and GT Radial Champiro 328 tires in back. The car is finished in Silver Nickel with Red Line-specific bumpers, side skirts, and a rear wing. This Ion Redline has 63k miles and is offered at no reserve with a window sticker, an owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title. Equipment includes Recaro front seats, four-wheel disc brakes, Red Line-specific bodywork, a power-operated sunroof, and air conditioning. The car is finished in Silver Nickel over a black and blue interior and is powered by a supercharged 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. This 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line coupe was first delivered to Saturn of Trevose, Pennsylvania, and remained with the original owner prior to being acquired by the selling dealer in April 2021.
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