Engine: 2.2-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 140-hp 2.2-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 170-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 205-hp 2.0-liter 16-valve supercharged inline-4

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 5-speed high-performance manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage frontal airbags; load limiting retractors with pretensioners for front seatbelts

Optional Safety Equipment: ABS, traction control; side-curtain airbags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Spring Hill, Tennessee

Model Tested: Saturn Ion 3 sedan ($14,325)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; cruise control; power windows; remote central locking; power mirrors; 16-inch alloy wheels; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo; 40/60 split fold-down rear seat; fog lights; daytime running lights; OnStar

Options as Tested: automatic transmission ($900); ABS and traction control ($400); head curtain airbags ($395); leather-trimmed seats, steering wheel and shift knob ($700); XM Satellite Radio ($325); AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc In-Dash CD & MP3 ($240) includes auto tone control & 4 coaxial speakers; advanced audio system ($290) includes 6 premium speakers, 160-watt amplifier & subwoofer

Destination Charge: 565

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 140 @ 5800

Torque: 145 @ 4400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 25/33

Wheelbase: 103.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 184.5/67.2/57.4 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.8/58.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 35.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.0/49.5/42.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.0/49.6/33.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 14.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 2802 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1000 pounds

Tires: P205/55R16

Brakes: disc/drum with ABS and dynamic rear proportioning

Fuel Capacity: 13.0 Gallons