How many Saturn Astras were sold in the US?
11,968 Astras
Janisse says because the car comes with few option packages, the Astra is an easy vehicle for dealers to swap. GM launched the Saturn Astra in January 2008. Through December, 11,968 Astras were sold in the United States.
Is the Saturn Astra reliable?
Most reliable, gas saver Performance 5.0. Value for the money 5.0. Exterior styling 5.0. Reliability 5.0.
What kind of car is the 2008 Saturn Astra?
The 2008 Saturn Astra is a compact car offered as a two-door or four-door hatchback. The four-door comes in a base XE or sportier XR trim level, while the two-door is XR only.
What are the options for a Saturn Astra XR?
Major options for the Astra XR include a premium audio system and a premium trim package (late availability) that adds leather seating, front seat heaters and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A large sunroof is an option for both four-door trims, and 18-inch wheels with high-performance tires are offered for the two-door XR only.
Where does the new Saturn Astra come from?
The Astra replaces the Ion, an unloved small sedan and coupe that, if nothing else, confirmed parent company General Motors’ inability to build a really good small car. Unlike the U.S.-built Ion, the Astra is an import, coming directly from the factory in Belgium via GM’s German-based Opel brand.
What are the safety features on a Saturn Astra?
Standard safety features include stability control, antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags, whiplash-reducing front head restraints and the OnStar communications system.
Is the 2008 Saturn Astra a new car?
The 2008 Saturn Astra may be new to us, but this version has been a hot seller in Europe for over four years. Saturn hopes the reasonably-priced Astra will once again put it on the shopping list of today’s tech-savvy youth, evidenced by the car’s very own page on the popular Facebook networking site.
Major options for the Astra XR include a premium audio system and a premium trim package (late availability) that adds leather seating, front seat heaters and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A large sunroof is an option for both four-door trims, and 18-inch wheels with high-performance tires are offered for the two-door XR only.
What’s the difference between two and four door Saturn Astra?
The two-door Astra XR is similar to the four-door but also comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, sport front seats, a sport-tuned suspension and a quicker steering ratio. These performance upgrades are optional for the four-door XR.
What kind of car is the Astra hatchback?
Saturn’s new Astra hatchback delivers a distinctly European driving experience. If you’re familiar with this Saturn’s origins — it’s a product of GM’s Opel brand in Europe — that probably won’t come as a surprise to you, but it sure might to a number of Saturn buyers who come strolling into a dealership for a test drive.