Saturn Astra

Saturn Astra

Saturn Astra
Saturn
aka	Opel Astra
Production	2008–2009
Class	Compact car/small family car (C)
Body Style	3-door hatchback coupé 5-door hatchback
Length	5-door hatch: 4,249 mm (167.3 in) 3-door hatch: 4,288 mm (168.8 in)
Width	Width - type here
Height	5-door hatch: 1,467 mm (57.8 in) 3-door hatch: 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase	wheelbase - type here
Weight	Weight - you get the point
Transmission	5-speed manual transmission] 4-speed automatic transmission.
Engine	1.8 L U18XER I4
Power	138 hp (103 kW)
Similar	similar (competition)
Designer	Friedhelm Engler

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Recent Changes

• On September 8, 2008, Vauxhall leaked a teaser image of the next-generation Astra ahead of its official 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show release. From the early sketches, it would seem that General Motors' designers drew inspiration from the Ford Fiesta and the Vauxhall & Opel Insignias. The new car will be based on GM's new Delta Platform and will arrive bristling with new technology such as the Front Camera System first seen on the Insignia, which combines traffic sign recognition with a lane departure system and the next generation Adaptive Front Lighting (AFL) that provides nine unique light beams to improve visibility. [1]

• At the 2007 SEMA show, Saturn unveiled a tuner-inspired version of the forthcoming Astra dubbed, the Astra XR. The XR will feature the same 1.8L Ecotec four-cylinder engine but with 20hp more over the standard car, lowered ride height, 19in wheels, new front and rear bumpers, a new grille and tinted lights and windows, Recaro buckets, metal sill plates and pedals and a Blaupunkt sound system plus a five-speed manual transmission sending power to the front wheels. [2]

Styles and Major Options

The XE base trim level was offered on the five-door hatchback and included steel wheels with plastic covers. The XR trim level was the only trim level for the 3-door and was available on five-door models — and included 17-inch (430 mm) alloy wheels; enhanced seat bolsters, driver lumbar and seat height adjusters; 17-inch alloy ten-spoke wheels and P225/45R17 all-season performance tires; easy Entry front sliding seats (3 door model) and enhanced instrument gauges.

An optional Premium Trim Package for XR models included leather seating surfaces, vinyl door trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver manual lumbar seat adjuster, heated front seats, and interior ambient LED lighting. For 2008, an optional Sport Handling Package included stability control (marketed as StabiliTrak), lowered sport suspension, and quick-ratio power steering. This package was made standard on the 2009 3-door. A panoramic sunroof was available on 5-door models.

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24 City/30 Hwy	24 City/30 Hwy

Engine and Transmission

Engines were available with 5- and 6-speed manual transmission, Easytronic automated manual gearbox with 5-speeds, and also 4- and 6-speed automatic transmission. In the beginning there were petrol 1.4 90 PS, 1.6 105 PS, 1.8 125 PS and new 2.0 Turbo engine with two versions: 170 PS and 200 PS. Diesel lineup were 1.3 CDTI with 90 PS, 1.7 CDTI with 80 PS, 100 PS, and 1.9 CDTI engines with 120 and 150 PS. During production some engine got more power like 1.6, 1.8, 1.7, 1.9 and 2.0 Turbo with 240 PS was introduced in 2005 in OPC/VXR version. 1.3 CDTI 90 PS was introduced in 2005 and he replaces 1.7 CDTI with 80 PS.

After restyle at end of 2006 / beginning of 2007, new engines were introduced: 1.6 Turbo engine with 180 PS which replace 2.0 Turbo with 170, and 1.7 CDTI with 125 PS.

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Safety

In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests the Astra earned a Good overall score in frontal impacts, while in side impacts it received a Marginal overall rating. Front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags were standard.

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Interior

Standard equipment included air conditioning (XR trim); cruise control; driver information center including audio, time and outside temperature display; power door locks with central locking feature and remote keyless entry; courtesy lighting and dual reading lamps in front and rear; cloth front bucket reclining seats with adjustable active head restraints; easy entry front sliding seats (3 door); rear 60/40-split flat-folding seat with adjustable and removable head restraints and retractable; dual cupholders, driver 4-way and passenger 2-way manually adjustable seats; three-spoke steering wheel with rake and telescoping steering column; steering wheel-mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls; overhead sunglass storage; front seat illuminated vanity mirrors; power windows with express-Down; front console with cupholder and 12-volt power outlet; power-adjustable, manual folding, heated side mirrors; and rain sensing front intermittent windshield wipers.

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History

General Motors predicted sales of between 30,000 and 40,000 vehicles a year in the United States. Sales were slow, due initially to a large glut of unsold Ions and later the uncertainty surrounding the Saturn brand's future. In 2008 only 11,968 were sold in the US and in 2009 this fell to 6,298. In Canada the sales of the Saturn Astra was up to 11,605 in total between 2007 and 2010.

With a large number of unsold cars remaining on dealer lots, GM announced it would end import of the Astra. In June 2009, GM announced its intention to sell the Saturn Corporation to Penske Automotive Group. This never was concluded and in 2010 General Motors discontinued the Saturn brand.

The successor to the Saturn Astra in the North American General Motors lineup was the Buick Verano, introduced for the 2012 model year. The Verano is derived from the succeeding Astra J.

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External Links

• Saturn Astra Official Webpage
• Lutz: Saturn Astra too expensive, not profitable