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2006 Saturn Preview Now Online

Continuous improvement has always been a hallmark of Saturn, and for the

2006 model year things are no different. Automotive News reported earlier this year that Saturn informed retailers at the North American Dealer Association's (NADA) annual convention that both the ION and VUE will be "refreshed" for 2006 to help make them more competitive and appealing. The move comes as Saturn struggles to keep its Spring Hill plant running, and retailers battle above average vehicle inventories on their lots. Saturn has had to shutdown the plant numerous times this year because of the ION and VUE slow sales. Sources tell SaturnFans.com that the changeover to both '06 models will happen in June, a couple weeks before General Motors' annual summer shutdown in July. The models will continue to feature their trademark polymer body-side panels, and will receive Saturn's new "piano black" stereos. The new radios will feature a front facing auxiliary port that will allow drivers to plug in portable music devices, such as an iPod.

For a complete look at what's expected, visit SaturnFans.com or click on the URL below:

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Enjoy! Charlie

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CE
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Wow, what great news for the future of Saturn! Can't wait for pics. Thanx Charlie.

marx404

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marx404

So is that saying that "piano black" stereos will be the most significant improvement? They're not getting rid of the little chrome triangles in the grilles or moving the speedometer back where it belongs? (they could leave the tach and gauges in the middle for all I care but the speedometer needs to be back where it's always been).

ron kind of wishing I'd settled for an 04 large wagon

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Ron Herfurth

Real continuous improvement would be:

Better >Continuous improvement has always been a hallmark of Saturn, and for the

Reply to
Old time radio fan

Now dreaming.

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The Real Tom

A station wagon version for those who don't need/want a minivan.

I'll second that. On that note, rumour has it that the '07 Redline ION Coupe is being mulled over for a redesign as a hatchback sport. Wont know what they decide on for a while though.

marx404

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marx404

I thought the 2005 model had noteably better quality than the 2004 (?)

yes. The ION is only about 300 # more than the old S but it seems like the gas mileage took a big drop.

yes ! Yes !! YES !!! PLEASE don't make me buy a Ford Focus wagon.

ron

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Ron Herfurth

Huh? Is there any manufacturer out there whose vehicles get suckier over the years? The real question of a car is whether it has kept pace with its competitors, or, if it hasn't, whether the price reflects it. There used to be some mid-size GM car that was first produced in 1980 or so and not pulled from production till the mid-1990s. It was an Olds Cierra or something. By the 1990s, the technology was outdated, but I think the price reflected that--it was cheap.

Ethan

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Ethan

They are, I'm not sure why the previous models are such a big issue with people.

Not a huge drop but power and displacement increased. Not a bad trade off.

Late model S series wagon styling with a 5speed manual and a Ecotec. I would consider buying one like that.

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blah blah

Wish they would just go with being a little "different" again. I'm not against the engine choices, but some separation from other GM products would be great. Not looking a thing like other GM products was always a plus in the original models. Handling and stability improvements in the ION would be nice as well.

Maybe they should let the Britts design some things for them again.

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hoosier_drifter

HELL NO! Have you ever worked on anything British? ugh...

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blah blah

Station Wagon? I settle for a hatchback. I cannot fit a washbasket in the little trunk lid of my SC1.

I am over 200,000 miles on my '97 SC1. I have been thinking about an ION, but there is not enough plusses to make me jump. Think I will just get the AC fixed and run it for another 100,000 miles.

Gas mileage. Gas Mileage. Gas Mileage.

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Gary

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