9. Saturn Ion Red Line (Base)
The Saturn Ion Red Line grabbed attention with its aggressive styling and sporty touches, hinting at hot hatch performance.
However, if you ended up with the base Ion dressed in Red Line clothes, you were in for a letdown. Without the supercharged engine of the true Red Line, it delivered only average acceleration.
It was a classic case of style over substance—more sizzle than steak.
[MotorTrend]