Seventh Place

Seventh Place: 2005 Saturn Ion Red Line
Outside of performance enthusiasts who know about the Ion Red Line’s performance capabilities and fuel economy, it’s not likely many people expected to see a Saturn on our list. With 205 supercharged horsepower, a five-speed manual transmission, and standard Recaro seats, this car screams performance. And given the power rating, it’s surprising to see the Ion Red Line top the fuel economy data at 26-mpg city and 35-mpg highway. The biggest downsides to the Saturn Ion Red Line are the lackluster styling and cheap interior appointments, and the Ion Red Line’s price of $21,450 doesn’t make it a good enough value to move it up in the rankings.