Is a 2008 Saturn Astra XE a good car?
It’s a potentially compelling choice for a small hatchback or coupe, especially for those shoppers smitten by its sporty exterior styling. In terms of overall driving dynamics and interior design, we expect the Astra to match up well to top models like the Mazda 3, Honda Civic and Volkswagen Rabbit.
What’s the price of a 2008 Saturn Astra?
The 2008 Saturn Astra XE’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts around $16,000, while the XR four-door starts closer to $17,500.
What kind of car is the Saturn Astra?
The Astra has been a very popular nameplate for Opel (and its British sister, Vauxhall) in Europe, and the current-generation model, which has been on sale since 2004, is the car Saturn will be getting with only minimal changes. There are two hatchback body styles, a four-door and a sharper-looking two-door.
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.
Is there a sunroof on a 2008 Saturn Astra?
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. The 2008 Saturn Astra is an all-new model. It replaces the Ion in Saturn’s small-car lineup.
What are the features of a Saturn Astra XE?
The Astra XE comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, a CD player, a trip computer, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and full power accessories. The XR adds alloy wheels, air-conditioning, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, air-conditioning and an upgraded audio system.
What kind of car is the 2008 Saturn Astra?
For this year, a key addition is the all-new 2008 Saturn Astra. 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.
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.
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.