Another iteration of the floor pan that’s found beneath countless GM cars (such as the Vectra in Europe) Ion is really a sporty machine that may come as standard using the 2.2 Ecotec engine; for the more adventurous there’s a supercharged variant available which gives a good 205PS.

Suspension is set for the firm end of the spectrum for sporty handling, as befits the marketplace the Ion is targeting. The Quad Coupe is more interesting compared to sedan, most famously because of its rear-hinged rear doors, a la mode Mazda RX8.

GM are racing Ions in club events in the united states, which is doing the brand’s image no harm whatsoever.