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Is a Saturn Ion fast?
On October 17, 2003 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the Saturn Ion Red Line, piloted by the GM Performance Division’s “Saturn Land Speed Record Project” set a new land-speed record in the “G/Blown Fuel Altered” Class at 212.684 mph. This exceeded the previous record of 183.086 mph that was set in 2001.
Are Saturn Ions safe?
The Ion has received five-star/five-star ratings, the highest attainable, in the federal government’s crash tests.
Are Saturn Ions expensive to repair?
The annual maintenance cost of a Saturn Ion is $338. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Does a 2004 Saturn Ion have a chip in the key?
This key contains an embedded micro-chip called a transponder. Each transponder has its own unique code–it’s the key’s ‘fingerprint’. When the key is inserted into the ignition and turned, the transponder is energized and broadcasts its unique code to the car’s receiver in the dashboard.
Is a 2004 Saturn Ion fast?
At the dragstrip, the tall gearing really hurts the car’s performance. It’s a heavy car at 2,960 pounds, but with nearly 200 hp at the wheels, it should be quicker than it is. We managed 0-to-60 mph in 7.1 seconds and the quarter mile in 15.3 at 94.5 mph.
What transmission does a 2004 Saturn Ion have?
Summary
| Model Line Overview | |
|---|---|
| Engines: | 140-hp 2.2-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 200-hp 2.0-liter 16-valve supercharged and intercooled inline-4 |
| Transmissions: | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; CVT (VTi) |
| Safety equipment (standard): | dual-stage frontal airbags; load limiting retractors with pretensioners for front seatbelts |
Who purchased Saturn?
DETROIT — General Motors announced a tentative deal Friday for Roger Penske to acquire GM’s struggling Saturn brand and distribution network. Penske’s Saturn will continue to receive GM-made vehicles for two years, and is looking for another manufacturer to make vehicles that will bear the Saturn brand.
How good are Saturn Ion cars?
Saturns are reliable, built well, reasonably priced, great on gas, cheap to insure and SAFE. I have had my Saturn ION 3 for a while and have had many problems from the tires, brakes, interior ceiling, sunroof… I can keep going. The car is nice to look at but I will not buy another one.
Does a Saturn Ion have a chip key?
No Programming needed: Saturn non-transponder keys are metal keys that have no chip in them. Therefore, no programming is needed.
Who took over Saturn dealership?
General Motors
DETROIT — General Motors announced a tentative deal Friday for Roger Penske to acquire GM’s struggling Saturn brand and distribution network.
What kind of car is a sky?
The Saturn Sky is a roadster that was produced by Saturn, and was initially released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the Kappa automobile platform shared with the Pontiac Solstice….
| Saturn Sky | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | Opel GT Daewoo G2X |
| Production | 2006–2009 |
| Model years | 2007–2010 |
Where was the Saturn Vue made?
Spring Hill GM plant
The Vue was introduced for the 2002 model year and was designed by Saturn. It was manufactured at the Spring Hill GM plant.