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2003 L-Series Preview
Big changes are in store for 2003 model year L-Series sedans and wagons. Folks who feel Saturn played it too safe when they designed the exterior of the 2000 L-Series will get to see a new flashier version of the car when its debuts later this year.
2003 Preview - Keep Your Eye On The Ion
Even though the public unveiling of the Ion is only a little more than a month away, not much is known about Saturn's all-new compact sedan and coupe. What can you expect to see? Here's preview.
2003 S-Series Preview
Saturnalia has obtained documentation outlining future General Motors product and powertrain launches scheduled between now and the 2003 model year, including the SL4, 1.8L Ecotec, and 2.0 Turbo.
Extended VUE
By stetching the VUE's spaceframe, Saturn has developed an extended version of its upcoming sport-utility. Look for it in 2003.
GM Accelerates New Generation Of Small Cars
GM is speeding up the launch of a new generation of small cars because it is losing young, entry-level buyers to South Korean carmakers and Ford's Focus, company executives say.
Saturn Dubs 2003 S-series Replacement 'Ion'
The replacement for Saturn's S-series car will have a name instead of a letter.
Saturn Renames S-Series As Ion
The Ion name will debut with an entirely redesigned line of entry-level vehicles slated to hit the market in the fourth quarter 2002. The Ion coupe will hit the market first and a sedan will follow closely thereafter, according to a company press release.
Saturn Selects Name For New Small Cars
Saturn plans to re-energize the entry-level segment with ION, the company's upcoming small cars to debut in the fourth quarter of 2002. Designated as a 2003 model, the all-new ION sedan will hit the market first, closely followed by an innovative coupe.
Saturn Wants Ion To Recharge Lackluster Sales
The Ion will replace Saturn's S-Series on the production line at the company's plant in Spring Hill in the fourth quarter of 2002, the company announced yesterday. The GM division is adding and revamping vehicles as it tries to reverse a sales decline and attract younger buyers.
Spied! 2003 Saturn May Be Called 'Ion'
The first North American car to be built on General Motor’s all-new Delta platform, this Saturn S-Series will hit the dealerships in time for the 2003 model year. And, as sources are telling us, it will likely have a new name. Rumors circulating in Detroit as well as Spring Hill, Tenn., point to ION as one of Saturn’s future names – but it’s unclear to which vehicle that name actually belongs.