Who made Saturn Astra?
Opel
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Opel Astra/Manufacturers
What are the gas mileage of a Saturn Astra XE?
Those numbers are respectable enough for a compact hatchback, but were far from class-leading. An automatic Astra XE four-door I tested in late winter 2008 averaged no better than 8 L/100 km on the highway, and James Bergeron managed 10 L/100 km in the same car in a week of driving, almost two-thirds of that being on the highway.
What was the model year of the Saturn Astra?
The Astra was introduced here as a 2008 model available in XE (base) and XR trims; the XE was a four-door only, while the XR could be had in two- and four-door body styles.
Are there any Saturn Astras on used car lots?
Slow sales when the car was new mean that there will never be that many Astras to be found on used car lots. The Astra was introduced here as a 2008 model available in XE (base) and XR trims; the XE was a four-door only, while the XR could be had in two- and four-door body styles.
What’s the price of a 2008 Saturn Astra?
Folding the rear backrests opens up 37.8 cubic feet of cargo room. So where does the two-door Astra fit in the market? Its $18,375 base price is similar to a base Mini Cooper, and it’s significantly lower than the GTI and C30, which start at nearly $23,000. It doesn’t, however, have an energetic turbo engine like the VW and Volvo do.
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 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.
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.