What I liked about the Saturn Astra:
What I liked about the Saturn Astra:- Practical hatchback body style
- 3-door is a real looker
- Great standard features
- Comfortable ride
What I didn't like:
- Needs more power
- Interior needs a dash more style
- No audio input jack
Those who value space- and fuel-efficiency -- and who don't drive that fast
Who should not buy the Saturn Astra:
Drivers looking for small-car thrills
Details and specs:
- Body style: 3- or 5-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: XE 5-door, XR 5-door, XR 3-door
- Price range (including options): $15,995 - $21,665
- Base engine: 1.8 liter inline 4-cylinder, 138 hp @ 6300 RPM, 125 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 24 MPG city/32 MPG highway (manual), 24/30 (automatic)
- Where built: Belgium
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control (3-door)
- Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control (5-door)
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, remote keyless entry, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, CD player
- Major options: Air conditioning, heated seats, leather upholstery, sport suspension (standard on 3-door)
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
