Side: original test
Tested vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION 2 4-door with optional front and rear head curtain airbags
Rating applies to 2003-07 models
The Saturn ION was introduced for the 2003 model year as a replacement for the Saturn SL.
Two tests of an ION were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver and rear passenger, and one without. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structural ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0426 | CES0427 |
|---|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | ||
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CES0426 |
| Head HIC-15 | 650 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.9 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 54 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 2.8 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 51 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 45 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 8.34 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 2.13 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 2.1 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 3.1 |
| Combined force (kN) | 5.2 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 83 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 46 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CES0426 |
| Head HIC-15 | 387 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 54 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 2.4 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 44 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 38 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.81 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.85 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.6 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 3.4 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.6 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.6 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 61 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 59 |
Tested vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION 2 4-door without optional side airbags
Rating applies to 2003-07 models
The Saturn ION was introduced for the 2003 model year as a replacement for the Saturn SL.
Two tests of an ION were conducted, one with an optional side airbag for the driver and rear passenger, and one without. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structural ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier, producing moderately high head injury measures. |
|
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection The dummy's head was hit by the window frame of the rear passenger door, producing high head injury measures. |
|
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0426 | CES0427 |
|---|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | ||
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CES0427 |
| Head HIC-15 | 739 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 55 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 3.4 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 53 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 42 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 9.48 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 1.82 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 3.1 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 3.2 |
| Combined force (kN) | 6.1 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 85 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 37 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CES0427 |
| Head HIC-15 | 849 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | |
| Lateral force (kN) | 3.0 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 47 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 40 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.07 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.77 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 3.3 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.7 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.8 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 86 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 53 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Cloth seats
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
| Seat type | Cloth seats |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 48 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 55 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Fail |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 11.0 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 88 |
| Force rating | 3 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 252 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 601 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Seat type: Leather seats
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
| Seat type | Leather seats |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 68 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 75 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Fail |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 10.8 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 84 |
| Force rating | 3 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 238 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 672 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.