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#61 of 154 Re: Saturn Astra [chrisducati] by rockylee Nov 02, 2006 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: chrisducati (Oct 24, 2006 3:50 am) I hope it materializes   Rocky
#62 of 154 Sorry I haven't read the topic by gmrules1 Jan 07, 2007 (6:55 pm)
I have been glancing over the responses and I for one am excited about this new Astra. I think it is going to ba a top seller in its class. Much nicer than that dorky Civic or Mazda whatever its called.   This is just another block in the wall that is going to separate the real car enthusiasts and the posuers from importland. People are going to flock to the Saturn dealers to get their hands on one of these. I predict serious declines in sales of the competition. Replies to this message: v_d (Jan 26, 2007 9:22 pm)
#63 of 154 Re: Sorry I haven't read the topic [gmrules1] by v_d Jan 26, 2007 (9:22 pm)
Replying to: gmrules1 (Jan 07, 2007 6:55 pm) yup... and if they keep it clean with the styling (no changes); bring the 3-door, 5-door and 4-door; and make it in Europe (great quality) then BEWARE OF SATURN! I`d like to see if Ford will finally decide to bring the Euro Focus over... probably not though as they already made another facelift for the `08 model... eh... well   Despite interest in the new 2008 Saturn Astra, Automtotive News says that GM plans to import only 20,000 to 40,000 of the vehicles each year from Europe. Those figures will go up once GM retools a plant in North America to build the car. Saturn sold more than 100,000 IONs in 2005.   just saw that on the net... I guess it`s get them first before they start producing them in the States...
#64 of 154 1.8l only by v_d Feb 04, 2007 (12:43 pm)
Saturn just announced that we`ll just get the 1.8l inline 4 with 140hp, at least for a start. Prices should start around $16,000 for the Astra when it goes on sale this fall. 3 and 5 door config, no 4 door at the moment.   all the best vd
#65 of 154 Astra Sedan by v_d Feb 04, 2007 (9:20 pm)
and here is the 4-door... launched in Europe             not bad... not bad at all...   oh and the numbers for the 1.8i engine are:        0-60: 10.8 secs        Maximum Speed: 198km/h        Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km and 6.2L/100km (conv)         Replies to this message: ethan8 (Feb 05, 2007 5:54 am) v_d (Feb 05, 2007 2:20 pm) irismg (Jan 20, 2008 10:12 am)
#66 of 154 Re: Astra Sedan [v_d] by ethan8 Feb 05, 2007 (5:54 am)
Replying to: v_d (Feb 04, 2007 9:20 pm) If the rear seat room is as good as the photo suggests then sedan buyers might give it a look. If on the other hand they have just slid the front seat forward to make it look like there is leg room then Eh, why would I buy this? It's a cobalt 4 door. We already have that. I had told my dealer I wanted the 2 door hatchback but once I saw that GM USA had restyled the rear bumper I changed my mind to the five door hatch. The sole change on the five door car is the badge. Replies to this message: v_d (Feb 05, 2007 2:20 pm)
#67 of 154 Re: Astra Sedan [ethan8] by v_d Feb 05, 2007 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: ethan8 (Feb 05, 2007 5:54 am) IMO the 5-door looks more exciting than the 4, but then again I`m probably the only one who likes hatches.
#68 of 154 v_d by michaell Feb 06, 2007 (6:29 am)
...but then again I`m probably the only one who likes hatches.   Nope, you're not the only one. I had a Focus ZX5 for a few years and thought it was much more practical than the 4 door sedan.   I prefer the 5-door Astra as well. I wonder if GM will eventually put in the 2.4L 172HP engine into it.   Or if there will be a Red Line version .... or a Green Line.   So much we still don't know!
#69 of 154 astra by walterquint Feb 07, 2007 (7:08 am)
I read the Astra is actually SHORTER than the Ion it replaces. Meantime, the Civic gets bigger every new cycle. Will the Astra compete with the Honda Fit???.......Saturn should retain the Ecotec four for the Astra. It will retain American jobs, plus it's a superb engine........I don't see the Astra as a Civic-beater. Just seems like a rebadged Euro econobox, designed for narrow European roads. Replies to this message: bumpy (Feb 07, 2007 8:34 am) v_d (Feb 07, 2007 2:48 pm) british_rover (Feb 07, 2007 3:08 pm)
#70 of 154 Re: astra [walterquint] by bumpy Feb 07, 2007 (8:34 am)
Replying to: walterquint (Feb 07, 2007 7:08 am) Opel Astra- length: 167.3" width: 68.4" height: 54.8"   Saturn Ion- length: 184.5" width: 67.2" height: 57.4"   Honda Civic- length: 174.8" width: 68.9" height: 53.5"   Honda Fit- length: 157.4" width: 66.2" height: 60.0"   The Astra does get a 1.8L Ecotec 4, but the European version since it's built in Europe anyway.

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