2005 Saturn ION Towing Capacity & Tow Rating

The table below lists every trim of the 2005 Saturn ION with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration	Engine	HP	Torque	Axle	Tow (lb)	GVWR	Curb	Payload
1 Sedan 4D	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	140	145	—	1,000	—	2,722	—
2 Sedan 4D	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	140	145	—	1,000	—	2,784	—
3 Sedan 4D	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	140	145	—	1,000	—	2,772	—
2 Quad Coupe 4D	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	140	145	—	1,000	—	2,743	—
3 Quad Coupe 4D	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	140	145	—	1,000	—	2,812	—

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2004

The 2004 Saturn ION carried a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The 2005 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2004 Saturn ION page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2005 Saturn models

The rest of Saturn's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model	Max tow (lb)
2005 Saturn Relay	3,500
2005 Saturn VUE	1,500

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.