2008 Saturn Astra Summary

2008 Saturn Astra

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2008 Saturn Astra

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,775–$10,600  

MPG City: 24 Highway: 30 – 32

Available Engines

138-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.7) 31 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Based on European Opel Astra
Two- or four-door hatchback
Side-impact and side curtain airbags
138-hp four-cylinder
Distinctive styling between body styles
 

What We Like

+Handling
+Decent interior quality
+Heated cloth or leather seats
+Two-door's sporty looks
 

What We Don't

-Rough ride at times
-Automatic transmission performance
-Very firm sport seats (two-door XR)
-Quirky controls
-Four-door looks peculiar
 
The Saturn Astra replaces the Ion compact sedan and coupe, which didn't enjoy nearly the success of the earlier small models on which the "different kind of car company" is based. The Astra is an experiment of sorts — an unapologetic rebadging of a car sold overseas, the Opel Astra. By using the same model name, GM is celebrating rather than hiding the origin of this car, which is well-regarded in Europe. It sold close to 500,000 units there last year.  Read More

3 Available Astra Trims

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    Original MSRP
XE 4dr Hatchback
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$15,875
XR 4dr Hatchback
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$17,425
XR 2dr Hatchback
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$18,375
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