2009 Opel Astra Secrets Revealed - Page 3

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 05-08-2008, 03:56 PM

I agree with competing against the Mazda 3 in NA. But disagree with the Corolla. God, the Corolla screams Wonder Bread. OK, you get quality from Toyota, but God you blend into the crowd in those.

YupYupYup · 05-08-2008, 06:48 PM

The new interior is much better than the current pedestrian version. Materials should be good given GM's committment to quality and recent interiors.

It looks like the Cadillac CTS is influencing the design if the gauge cluster and hood that surrounds it. Also see some new Buick side vent in the center stack. Global design resources.

Ttple · 05-08-2008, 07:19 PM

I think the Astra needs to soften its appearance.

69Firebird400 · 05-08-2008, 07:51 PM

I'm hoping the real car is better looking than this. The chop looks droopy/dumpy to me.

**ChevroletRevived** · 05-08-2008, 08:15 PM

Good find! The spy shots looks particularly promising. Liking that interior a lot!

steve333 · 05-08-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SAngelo

I think it will be the 2009 Saturn Astra folks. I think we may have a winner here !!!!! The 2010 Cobalt will have similar underpinnings !!!!

That would make sense, but what I've been reading lately, the Cobalt, Chevys 'premium' small car is Gamma based? If so, GM is dumber than dirt.
Can anyone confirm this?

spidge · 05-08-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAngelo

I think it will be the 2009 Saturn Astra folks. I think we may have a winner here !!!!! The 2010 Cobalt will have similar underpinnings !!!!

Looks a little MPV-ish. If that's what it takes...

stevecmh · 05-08-2008, 09:35 PM

looks good i like the headlights

Phoenix · 05-08-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 70eldo

Nice chop. I like it.
So this platform will also be the future Cadillac AT1?

Let's hope not.

Orbit Orange · 05-08-2008, 10:09 PM

Anyone notice the wide rear tires and skinny fronts in that chop? Should be the other way around in a front driver like the GP GXP right.

Black AH CDX · 05-09-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OldsReliable

Opel’s next-generation Astra will be armed with sportier styling and improved handling to take the fight to small-car leaders Toyota Corolla and Mazda3.

Aehm, sorry, but I call BS on parts of this Article. The OPEL Astra does mainly compete with the VW Golf and various entries from Frances Renault and maybe Skoda and other European Brands.
Mazda seems also to be much more prominently solds than Toyota. If those two are the buyers OPEL aims for, they missed the market big time.
Now talk about Saturn, different story (because of america's ongoing love-affair with imports)

This particular story was done in Australia, for the Holden Astra, where the biggest sellers in the class are the Corolla and Mazda 3, hence them putting the focus on those too.

SAngelo · 05-10-2008, 07:22 AM

This car is very nice, PLEASE show us some interior shots !!!!! I hope this is in Saturn showrooms next year,

PA Dweller · 05-11-2008, 08:30 PM

Don't care much for the egg shape. Maybe the final version will look better? AWD is much more than I expected from this vehicle. A more powerful engine option along with a more fuel efficient option will be welcome. I just hope they build them closer to home soon so you can get them optioned out.

TKR · 06-15-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Ryan

My favorite part of the article is where they said it will ditch the rear torsion beam and finally get an IRS. It's about time they broke tradition with the 1982 Cavailer if they want the Cobalt to compete with the Civic and Mazda3. I love my Cobalt, but I hate looking under the rear and seeing a beam instead of A-arms.

FYI - Honda use torsion beam on the Euro spec version.

Elk · 06-16-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TKR

FYI - Honda use torsion beam on the Euro spec version.

True but the Astra’s main competition in Europe is the Focus.

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