I think that the ION has a fresh clean look up front. Overall I like the style of this car. in my opinion the refreshing of the front end that was done for the 2005 models gave the ION a more updated look .
I have know the service manager at my Saturn dealer for nearly nine years.I first meet him while he was working the service desk where I had purchased my previous Saturn.
The engine in my ION is SUPERIOR to the one that was in my 1997 SL 1. It is quieter ,quicker and overall a more efficient powerplant. I researched this engine online and i was impressed with the engineering that went into its design.
I find my ION to be quiet, comfortable, quick on the pick-up and very good build quality .