Chicago: Astra, Vue RL Debut!

[Xenon]

WOnder why they didn't give the Vue Redline a Hp bump to 260 or so? The Vue V6 has been at 250 since it's debut.

[DmitryKo]

Originally Posted by jbernie

When it comes to the fuel economy part, doesn't the UK rating differ from the US in that the UK rating is a higher number even with the same engine?

They use Imperial gallon.

[ionlybuyGM]

I simply love the Astra and most of the Saturn lineup i dont like the new Vue but i guess id have to see it to like it but Saturn i never thought would become a winner!! if GM is gonna make anything out of the Opel/Saturn relationship i think they should bring over a convertible also..SCREW THE MINIVAN IDEA AND KEEP THE OUTLOOK!! leave the van vehicles to Chevy and GMC..i was in favor of killing off Saturn 2 yrs ago cuz i never saw a future in the company NOW its a different story..I would assume the Pontiac Vibe would hit the NYIAS and skip over the early year shows to possibly make a splash but who knows?! hopefully its a bigger hit than the current one otherwise its a dead deal come 2009-10 hopefully!! i just wish Pontiac would take our advice and kill it off and keep the G5 as the cheapest car in the lineup..

[starlightmica]

Originally Posted by jwrebholz

The Astra's estimated EPA highway rating is 34 MPG--with an even SMALLER engine than the Cobalt.

Remember why the new Tundra was introduced as a 2007?

All 2008 models have to use the new EPA testing criteria, in which case 34mpg hwy is actually pretty good.

[ByTheLake]

Originally Posted by escaladelover

This car is an utter rip-off of Dodge Caliber, Look at the same shape.

Huh? Astra has been on the market longer than Caliber, just not in the U.S.

I like the Astra ... and most everything that Opel has, so send them all here!

[poncho1982]

Originally Posted by escaladelover

This car is an utter rip-off of Dodge Caliber, Look at the same shape.

You sir, need glasses.

And a proper sense of time, the Astra was around longer than the Caliber. The Caliber is the rip off, if there is a rip off, I personally don't see it.

[JonathanRohr]

34 MPG?!?!?!


LAAAAAME.

Way to screw it up GM, i knew you could do it!!!!

[mucker15]

Anyone have a clue about price? I am hoping its right around the Ion Sedan. anyone?

[Butz]

Originally Posted by mucker15

Anyone have a clue about price? I am hoping its right around the Ion Sedan. anyone?

You gotta be kidding!

[mucker15]

Originally Posted by Butz

You gotta be kidding!

no im not

[mucker15]

Originally Posted by Butz

You gotta be kidding!

what the hell is that supposed to mean, I dont think price is a silly question, if you know let me know, I am really curious about the cars price.

[HoosierRon]

I guess what he means is that this car is so much nicer than an Ion sedan that it will cost more.

As for mileage, everyone needs to stop comparing 2007 models and 2008 models. It's like you all drank the Tundra kool-aid.

[mucker15]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

I guess what he means is that this car is so much nicer than an Ion sedan that it will cost more.

As for mileage, everyone needs to stop comparing 2007 models and 2008 models. It's like you all drank the Tundra kool-aid.

I was under the impression it will be close in price to the Ion, I hope it is. IF it is it fits my needs for a daily commuter for the wife.

[nadepalma]

Originally Posted by Xenon

WOnder why they didn't give the Vue Redline a Hp bump to 260 or so? The Vue V6 has been at 250 since it's debut.

I was wondering the same thing. I would have thought with Caddy getting DI and a bump in HP for the next CTS, perhaps GM would have had some other "trick" (other than DI) to boost HP in the 3.6.

When you look at Nissan which is gettin 265hp and Toyota who is getting 268hp out of it's 3.5L V6 engines, then you have to wonder when the General will do the same it it's engines...

Just a thought.

[nsap]

Originally Posted by nadepalma

When you look at Nissan which is gettin 265hp and Toyota who is getting 268hp out of it's 3.5L V6 engines, then you have to wonder when the General will do the same it it's engines...

Just a thought.

GM is getting 275 HP out the same 3.6L in the Lambda's. So, they already have the capability to surpass the competitions V6's, they just have to use it in more places.