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Subscribe to this threadHappy New Year! Saturn Astra goes on sale Jan. 2nd
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Eric L. @ Oct 2nd 2007 12:38PM
This has to be one of the most hyped up cars in recent history, before an actual full review by one of the domestic car rags. So far from the "previews" I've read in the mags the Astra is good, but not quite class leading. The 1.8L engine seems anemic for a vehicle that will essentially compete with the new Corolla, Civic, Mazda 3, etc.. and while it is commendable that a ton of safety features are included (and good Euro NCAP scores), the fact is, most Americans will buy it with the automatic and GM only offers a 4A. The 5spd will do 0-60 in just under 10s, but the automatic?
It is a way way better car than the Ion though, from press reports.
naggs @ Oct 2nd 2007 4:26PM
anemic, hardley
140 hp compared to the civic and corolla is class leading.
Eric L. @ Oct 2nd 2007 5:02PM
The next gen Corolla, due also next year, will likely have a more powerful 1.8 or 2.0L engine. The current Civic makes 140hp in normal form, and has the option for a 5A, which the Astra does not.
Val @ Oct 2nd 2007 5:18PM
If this car is going to be imported from germany, it could hardly be called untested... It's been on sale in europe for 4 years, and many magazines have positive reviews on it. It's definitely going to be the ONLY "american" (gm sourced from opel) contender in this class, featuring corolla, mazda 3 and civic. It is comparable with their european versons, so it should fare quite well in this segment. Oh, and in europe most people opt for the diesel versions, which will never be offered in the US