GM Debuts Production Saturn Astra

[Geotpf]

Originally Posted by momolos

So does it have NAV?

So cute.

It's a GM product, released in the United States, that's not a SUV or a Cadillac. Of course it doesn't have nav, unless you count OnStar. Duh.

[PontiacBixler]

3 Door model =
5 Door model =

[Bravada]

Since it was already mentioned - Gliwice-built Astra C sedan (LWB platform):

[BlueMontreal]

Originally Posted by genjy

The front overhang sort of kills the car's exterior.

Otherwise... not bad.

I think longs overhangs have to do something about pedestrian safety.

[Saturn69]

Originally Posted by red_xtreme95

is the astra going to be the a vibe replacement as well?

They aren't comparable, except for D-pillar shape and number of doors. The Vibe is a mini-wagon/ute and the Astra 5-door is a sedan with a hatch instead of a trunk, like the Rabbit 5-door. Different markets, different uses.

[DarkKnight67]

Originally Posted by Bravada

Since it was already mentioned - Gliwice-built Astra C sedan (LWB platform):

See, this I would approve of, but some people might say it's too close to the Cobalt.

[genjy]

Originally Posted by K-1

Have you seen the overhangs on Corolla, Civic, Mazda3, etc.? It's a FWD car, what do you want, the axles in front of the engine?

Some overhangs do look better than others. I guess some are designed to flow better with the rest of the car.

[CRBoyd91]

Properly marketed, this could compete very well. Hopefully they'll make a RedLine that will destroy the Rabbit.

[Saturn69]

Originally Posted by genjy

Some overhangs do look better than others. I guess some are designed to flow better with the rest of the car.

See: Pontiac Firebird/ Chevrolet Camaro for how NOT to design an overhang.



Say hello to 38 inches of superfluous design and plastic!

[dindak]

It's a nice car, my only concern is quality from Europe. If it was made in the U.S. or Canada it wouldn't be a concern but I always ready about Europe lagging in quality now so..

[ksr]

I'm not usually a small car guy, but that coupe (3 door I guess) really looks good to me.

[SirRaven]

5dr Blue Manual, man I cant wait for this car to finally hit the market. I dont care waht anyone else says, but the 5 dr looks awsome and the interior is not quite as good, but still excellent. Only thing that could have made it better is if it had the 1.6T engine instead of the 1.8.

[KillerMRK]

It looks absolutely fantastic, I'll be sure to suggest this to my dad when the Mazda's lease is up.

[red_xtreme95]

Originally Posted by Saturn69

They aren't comparable, except for D-pillar shape and number of doors. The Vibe is a mini-wagon/ute and the Astra 5-door is a sedan with a hatch instead of a trunk, like the Rabbit 5-door. Different markets, different uses.

I was hoping GM would end there Toyota dealings.

[Geotpf]

Originally Posted by red_xtreme95

I was hoping GM would end there Toyota dealings.

They co-own NUMMI, and neither side really seems to want to sell out to the other. As long as NUMMI is owned by both, there will be a rebadged Toyota-something for sale from one of GM's brands.