DETROIT - Saturn confirmed today that it will add the Astra compact car to its lineup late in 2007, marking an important stage in its product revitalization plan. When the 2008 Astra joins the Sky, Aura, Outlook and all-new Vue, no Saturn will have been in the market more than 20 months, giving the brand one of the freshest product lineups in the industry.
"The Astra is a great fit for Saturn, with its European style and driving dynamics," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager. "It also signals our efforts to get new vehicles to market quickly and reinvent the entire Saturn product lineup with unprecedented speed."
The Saturn Astra will be nearly identical to the 2007.5 Opel Astra, unveiled this week at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. It will be sold in the United States and Canada in three-door and five-door configurations.
The Astra is part of the larger collaboration between Saturn and Opel. By sharing resources from throughout GM's global network of design and engineering centers, the two brands can develop strong, broad product lineups that will attract buyers to the brands both in North America and Europe. Early examples of this collaboration include the Saturn Sky and upcoming Opel GT, as well as the Opel Antara and 2008 Saturn Vue.
"The Astra enables Saturn to occupy a unique position in the marketplace and to strategically broaden its appeal with consumers who usually have import brands on their shopping lists," said Lajdziak. "Saturn's partnership with Opel is a natural way to expand our lineup with relevant products that will attract new buyers into our showrooms."
More information will be available when Saturn unveils the 2008 Astra at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2007.
About Saturn
Saturn, a division of General Motors Corp., markets vehicles in the U.S. and Canada through a network of about 500 retailers, with a focus on providing innovative products with solid value and excellent customer service. In 2006, the brand has undertaken a major revitalization of its portfolio with four new vehicles: the Sky roadster, the Aura midsize sedan, the Vue Green Line hybrid and the larger Outlook crossover. Next year, Saturn continues its aggressive growth plans with an all-new Vue compact crossover (Spring 2007) and the new European Astra small car (Fall 2007).
dam bout time
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shame im not in the market
yeah but this is the first i'm seeing an actual photo of the car.
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kinda looks similar to the Dodge Caliber in the rear.
I like it though.
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mr g gt , any official word on what motors they are going to get ??
Jookycola wrote:yeah but this is the first i'm seeing an actual photo of the car.
The only difference is the badge which I've provided photos in the past in some thread. Or atleast someone else.
[quote=97trd(???™)]mr g gt , any official word on what motors they are going to get ??
There’s no news on which engines the Saturn Astra will get, although there are plenty of choices with gasoline and diesel powerplants available in Europe.
Europe will have these for the Opel Astra 2007
Gasoline Engines
Engines
1.4 TWINPORT ECOTEC
1.6 TWINPORT ECOTEC
1.6 ECOTEC
1.6 Turbo ECOTEC
1.8 ECOTEC
2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
2.0 Turbo ECOTEC-(OPC)
No. of cylinders / Valves per cylinder
4 / 4
4 / 4
4 / 4
4 / 4
4 / 4
4 / 4
4 / 4
Displacement [cm³]
1364
1598
1598
1598
1796
1998
1998
Max. output
[kW (hp) / rpm]
66 (90) / 5600
77 (105) / 6000
85 (115) / 6000
132 (180) / 5500
103 (140) / 6300
147 (200) / 5400
177 (240) / 5600
Max. torque [Nm / rpm]
125 / 4000
150 / 3900
155 / 4000
230 / 1980-5500
175 / 3800
262 / 4200
320 / 2400-5000
Average consumption [l/100 km]
6.1
6.6
6.5
7.7
7.3
9.3
9.2
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.7
12.3
11.6
8.2
10.2
8.2
6.0
Max. speed [km/h]
178
185
191
223
208
230
247
Diesel Engines
Engines
1.3 CDTI ECOTEC
1.7 CDTI ECOTEC
1.7 CDTI ECOTEC
1.9 CDTI ECOTEC
1.9 CDTI ECOTEC
1.9 CDTI ECOTEC
No. of cylinders/ Valves per cylinder
4 / 4
4 / 4
4 / 4
4 / 2
4 / 2
4 / 4
Displacement [cm³]
1248
1686
1686
1910
1910
1910
Max. output
[kW (hp) / rpm]
66 (90) / 4000
81 (110) / 3800
92 (125) / 4000
74 (100) / 3500
88 (120) / 3500
110 (150) / 4000
Max. torque [Nm / rpm]
200 / 1750-2500
260 / 2300
280 / 2300
260 / 1700-2500
280 / 2000-2750
320 / 2000-2750
Average consumption [l/100 km]
4.8
–
–
5.8
5.8
5.8
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.7
–
–
12.3
10.5
8.9
Max. speed [km/h]
172
–
–
180
194
208
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[quote=97trd(???™)]mr g gt , any official word on what motors they are going to get ??
More information will be available when Saturn unveils the 2008 Astra at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2007.
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boo that is a LONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG time to wait
lol
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I hate it. Looks ugly.. I think the current Ion looks better. But I'm sure everyone will disagree.
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
Closest thing to a new Opel we'll ever see here for now.. I'll take one in a RedLine version with the OPC powerplant. I wonder if parts are interchangable between the Opel and the Saturn?
I don't get what the hype about Opel is.. My gf has been overseas quite a bit.. Said the cars are junk, and people make fun of them there.. I think we have enough junk cars here as it is.
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
Blah.. I still think Honda makes better cars than Opel's.. What, no IRS? Blahhh..
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
I like it, and I'm guessing since it's a compact hatch, it's designed to compete with the likes of a Dodge Caliber and Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf.
are those headlights the same as the cobalt, the shape looks close, that would be an awesome swap
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no there a little difforent the heaslights on the cobalt go into the fender more put they would be a nice swap for sure.
I can see the headlines now.. Check out the Opel blah blah.. with it's awesome, futuristic twist beam semi-independent rear suspension!! Yeah.. No wonder GM is going under.
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
Go read any european reviews of the car and see how much the twist beam 'destroys' the handling...
It isn't the best setup out there, but it can be made to work.
*Disclaimer: I know full well that IRS is a better setup, and will improve ANY car's handling and ride, especially in real world scenarios, and would like all cars to have it (That's my main gripe with the mustangn - my goddamn '88 tempo has IRS). All I'm saying is a lack of it doesn't mean the car handles like @!#$.
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i like it alot acctually
ill agree with lone wolf, i kinda like the ION, but maybe were just bias? lol
