Saturn Ion
The Saturn Ion is a compact car known for its polymer body panels and the supercharged Red Line performance model. The Red Line is the focus of collector interest, offering an affordable entry into early 2000s sport compacts.
Get new Saturn Ion listings by email
24 listed in the past year. The last was 4 months ago.
Saturn Ion prices by year
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Listings
The Saturn Ion replaced the brand's long-running S-Series in 2003, built on GM's global Delta platform. The Ion continued Saturn's tradition of using dent-resistant polymer body panels over a steel spaceframe and introduced quirky features like a center-mounted instrument cluster. Available as a sedan or a unique 'quad coupe' with rear-hinged access doors, the Ion was a staple of GM's entry-level offerings until its discontinuation in 2007.
Collector interest is almost exclusively focused on the Ion Red Line. Introduced in 2004, the Red Line featured a 2.0L supercharged Ecotec LSJ engine producing 205 horsepower, a 5-speed manual Getrag F35 transmission, and a sport-tuned suspension. It shared its potent powertrain with the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, making it an interesting and often overlooked performance car from the era. Its unique styling and GM Performance Division pedigree make it a curiosity for modern collectors.
Buying Tips
- Focus on the Red Line model for collectibility. Its 2.0L supercharged LSJ engine is robust, but listen for supercharger rattle and check for signs of aftermarket abuse.
- The polymer body panels don't rust, but the underlying steel spaceframe can. Inspect the subframes and suspension mounting points for corrosion.
- Interior quality wasn't a strong point. Check for cracked dash plastics, worn seat bolsters, and ensure the center-mounted digital gauges function correctly.
- Red Lines used a Getrag 5-speed manual. Feel for crunchy shifts or worn synchros, which can indicate a hard life.
38 Saturn Ion vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 5 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Saturn Ion listings are for sale right now?
There are 5 Saturn Ion listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.