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2007 Saturn ION
2 Quad Coupe
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$13,890
2 listings nationwide

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2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$18,345
7 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2007 Saturn ION
2 Quad Coupe

Saturn has put some finishing touches onto the Ion for the line's final model year in 2007. First, base model engines get a 5 hp boost to 145 hp. In addition, the Enhanced Performanc...

2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan

2003 marked the last model year for the traditional 5 trim Saturn L-Series before it changed its name to the L300. The main changes from 2002 involved eliminating a trim and touching ...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2007 Saturn ION
2 Quad Coupe
Ann writes:
i think the car was great compared to my ford contour I had.
Front Seats Ranked 2007 Saturn ION 2 Quad Coupe worse.
"dont understand what u r asking..."
Would Buy Ranked 2007 Saturn ION 2 Quad Coupe worse.
"cause I like it..."
Guru5GQ15 writes:
I bought this vehicle. Great price and runs like a top.... Thanks King Automotive.
55
Daniel 2007 Saturn ION 2 Quad CoupeReview:

Fun To Drive At An Affordable Price. — IONs have a great design, from the inside handbrake to the exterior suicide doors. The performance i...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan
115
shopper09 2003 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 SedanReview:

Very Dependable — I absolutely love this car. I've had it for about 4 years and it has been very dependable. I've had ...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

55
ck24932008 2003 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 SedanReview:

Great Buy For The Money — I like this car because it is very dependable. No trouble what so ever other than getting a new bat...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

75
Jimmy 2003 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 SedanReview:

There's No Reason Not To Love This Car. — I've never seen a 4-door sedan that somehow magically gets larger on the inside--I've taken four fri...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Specs

2007 Saturn ION
2 Quad Coupe
2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
21 MPG
21 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
32 MPG
29 MPG
29 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13 gal 15 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
145 hp @ 5,600 RPM
145 hp @ 5,600 RPM
135 hp @ 5,200 RPM
135 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4,200 RPM
150 lb-ft @ 4,200 RPM
142 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
142 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
9.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
2,200 cc
2,200 cc
2,200 cc
2,200 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.39 in x 3.72 in
3.39 in x 3.72 in
3.39 in x 3.72 in
3.39 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Curtain Airbags Optional Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 5 stars 4 stars
Front Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Driver 4 stars 3 stars
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Optional
Leather Seats -- Optional
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player Optional Standard
CD Changer Optional Optional
Cassette Player -- Optional
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats -- Optional
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.2 in 42.3 in
Back Legroom 32.7 in 35.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.2 cu ft 17.5 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 185 in 190.4 in
Width 67.9 in 68.5 in
Height 56 in 56.4 in
Wheelbase 103.2 in 106.5 in

Available Options

2007 Saturn ION
2 Quad Coupe
2003 Saturn L-Series
4 Dr L200 Sedan

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