This enabled the driver to turn off all lights in the vehicle and "hide"; something not allowed with the civilian models as automatic headlights were standard.

Another new option was the Autronic Eye, an automatic headlight dimmer, which in its initial year was shared only with Cadillac.

Standard equipment for all models included tinted glass, a remote control drivers mirror, automatic headlight on/off, and an AM/FM stereo.

OnStar is now standard as well as cruise control and automatic headlights.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, automatic headlights, rear spoiler, fog lights, alloy wheels.

Also added are automatic headlights and a height-adjustable front passenger seat.

New automatic headlights were now standard on all models.

Because the Ion has a sophisticated electrical system, it has features uncommon in small cars, like automatic headlights and speed-sensitive wipers.

Standard equipment includes rain sensing windscreen wipers, automatic headlights, air conditioning, and six speakers and CD changer.

The Convenience Package has rear-obstacle detection, a Bose-brand sound system, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic headlights.