New Car Review of the 2005 Saturn Ion Red Line Four-Door Compact Quad Coupe

Description: Compact Quad Coupe
Base MSRP Range: $20,885
Invoice Price Range: $19,477
Where built: USA

This special performance issue of the four-door Ion Quad Coupe features a performance-tuned suspension, unique wheels and add-on body parts with aerodynamic accents.

A supercharger attaches to Ion's 4-cylinder Ecotec engine to push it up to 205-hp. Also, the plant uses a heavy-duty Getrag 5-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter stick.

A performance-tuned exhaust system, the suspension tweaked and dropped 10 mm, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes (ABS) plus 17-inch forged alloy wheels and sporty Recaro racer-style bucket seats -- all of these additions forge a tuner-style sport compact model that's ready to romp in Saturday races but still drive to work on weekdays.