What is Saturn Astra?
The Saturn Astra was the one lone bit of cool that came out of Saturn: the one single model that made us think, “Maybe they’ve got it! Maybe they’ve finally got it!” And we were hopeful, and optimistic, and eager — and then, the next year, the brand closed down for good and ceased all production.
Does a 2008 Saturn Astra have a timing belt or chain?
The 2008 Saturn Astra use timing belt or chain. The 2008 Saturn Astra use timing belt or chain. I assume this is a question. The 1.8 L Ecotec 2HO motor uses a timing belt.
What kind of car is the 2008 Saturn Astra?
From the L.A. Auto Show, Cars.com’s Joe Wiesenfelder walks you through the 2008 Saturn Astra. Saturn’s new Astra hatchback delivers a distinctly European driving experience.
What kind of suspension does a Saturn Astra have?
This, combined with the coupe’s long side doors, makes the car look longer and less boxy, even though the two- and four-doors are the same length. The two-door Astra XR has a sport suspension, and it gives the Astra the ability to hold its own with a Volkswagen GTI in terms of cornering performance.
Is there a 4 door version of the Saturn Astra?
The XR trim is the only version of the two-door Astra, so if you don’t want the sport suspension you have to choose a four-door. Even though the suspension communicates every bump and hole in the road to the cabin, the Astra didn’t suffer from any squeaks or rattles.
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.
From the L.A. Auto Show, Cars.com’s Joe Wiesenfelder walks you through the 2008 Saturn Astra. Saturn’s new Astra hatchback delivers a distinctly European driving experience.
This, combined with the coupe’s long side doors, makes the car look longer and less boxy, even though the two- and four-doors are the same length. The two-door Astra XR has a sport suspension, and it gives the Astra the ability to hold its own with a Volkswagen GTI in terms of cornering performance.
The XR trim is the only version of the two-door Astra, so if you don’t want the sport suspension you have to choose a four-door. Even though the suspension communicates every bump and hole in the road to the cabin, the Astra didn’t suffer from any squeaks or rattles.
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.