| Sleek, Euro-Inspired Design |
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ASTRA's clean exterior is modeled after the sharp designs of European 4-door compacts. Its shoulder lines flow from the headlamps under the side windows and above the fender flares to the tail lamps and its overall surface is sleek and taut-all which contribute to its agile and athletic appearance. |
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| Athletic Physique |
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ASTRA's side profile boasts an adventurous look. Its rising shoulder line (from front to rear) combined with a simultaneously rearward sloping roofline convey tension and dynamics. Its C-pillars stretch towards the rear tail lamps for a sports car-inspired look and its distinctive roof spoiler underlines the aerodynamic qualities of its design. |
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| Thrill of the Grille |
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ASTRA's grille incorporates an airfoil design of three horizontal body colour blades underneath the boldly displayed Saturn badge embossed into the centre bar. The lower front fascia carries a lower intake and two bezels that carry the fog lamps (standard on XR models). |
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| Cool Wheels |
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Adding to ASTRA's bold styling are its standard 16-inch steel wheels with painted silver covers (standard on 5-door XE) and 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels with painted finish in a spoke design (standard on 5-door XR). |
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| Dramatic Headlamps |
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ASTRA's jeweled, cat-eyed, projector beam headlamps add high-tech refinement. The halogen lights have darkened chrome bezels for a more dazzling look and ASTRA also features reduced intensity daytime running lamps (DRL). |
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| For a Clear View Ahead |
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ASTRA's intelligent, rain-sensing wipers automatically engage, clearing the windshield at the first sign of precipitation. |
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| Power Sunroof |
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ASTRA's electric dual panel glass sunroof-optional on 5-door XE and XR models-is the largest offering of its kind in the North American compact car category. |
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| Interior |
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| Standard Power: Everything... |
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You'll appreciate the ease of ASTRA's standard power locks, cruise control and power windows. Central Locking enables all three-doors to be locked at the push of a single button in the centre stack (there are no locking buttons in the doors) or via the European-designed, integrated key fob with retractable key blade and push button cability for locking doors and operating power windows. |
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| Thoughtful Interior |
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ASTRA's interior reflects precise refinement. High quality materials, low-gloss finishes and tight surface-to-surface relationships impart a highly crafted feel, as do touches like ASTRA's amber lighting scheme with a precisely lit instrument cluster, backlit switches, front and rear map lights and cover illuminated visor mirrors. ASTRA also features a full range of comfort and convenience features like power/heated/folding outside rearview mirror. |
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| Luxurious Seats |
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ASTRA's deluxe front bucket seats have available leather or cloth heated front seats - a feature typically reserved for luxuary offerings. Heating elements are located in the back, bolsters and flat surfaces of the seats to provide evenly distributed warmth/comfort. |
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| Easy-to-Read Instruments |
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ASTRA's three gauge instrument cluster features large sized, three-dimensional speedometer and tachometer dials clustered under a compact, tight hood. A 6.5-inch monochrome display located at the top of the centre stack serves as the central interface for the Driver Information Centre. |
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| Supreme Sound |
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ASTRA flaunts an enveloping 7-speaker sound system, standard on the XR model and 6-speaker sound system on the XE model. The XE is equipped with a single CD radio while XR models come with single CD radio with MP3 disc playback capability, and an optional six-disc CD radio with MP3 disc playback. All audio systems use the 6.5-inch display positioned in the upper instrument panel for tuning and mode selection. |
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| Performance |
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| State-of-the-Art Powerplant |
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ASTRA unleaseshes the power of its respectable 138 hp 1.8L ECOTEC Engine with Variable Valve Timing for an exhilarating, yet environmentally responsible drive. |
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| Efficient Shifting |
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Like European cars, ASTRA comes with standard 5-speed manual transmission. Or you can choose optional 4-speed electronically controlled Aisin automatic transmission with front-wheel drive, which incorporates automatic neutral idle - a technology that shifts into neutral at stops, eliminating converter "drag" on the engine. This contributes to Astra's good fuel efficiency. |
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| Fluid Steering |
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All ASTRA's models are equipped with an electro-hyrdraulic power steering system (EHPS), a feature that helps to improve fuel efficiency because the hydraulic power steering pump operates only as needed. This system is coupled with an optimized rack-and-pinion steering system, available in a standard 15:1 steering ratio. |
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| A Very Smooth Ride |
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ASTRA's XR models are equipped with a lowered sport-tuned suspension system including independent McPherson strut-type front suspension and a sophisticated torsion beam rear suspension to deliver a smooth, refined ride with responsible handling and solid on-centre feel. |
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| Safety |
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| Six Air Bags as Standard Equipment |
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ASTRA comes with six standard air bags, which include dual-stage front air bags that can instantly detect the severity of the collision and deploy at one of two levels. Head curtain side air bags that instantly drop down to protect front and outboard rear-seat occupants during lateral impacts. And front seat-mounted thorax and pelvis protection air bags that help protect you during side impacts. |
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| Safely in Touch |
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ASTRA comes with a standard one-year OnStar+ Safe & Sound Plan and an Advanced Automatic Crash Notification. These services provide 24-hour access to advisors via satellite in the event of an accident, stolen vehicle or emergency. ASTRA also features available Turn-by-Turn Navigation, which sends complete step-by-step audio directions played through the vehicle's stereo as needed, triggered by the OnStar system's GPS capabilities. |
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| Built-in Safety |
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A rigid safety cage construction combined with a host of active and passive safety systems helped to make the all-new 2008 Saturn ASTRA one of the safest vehicles in its class. Its unibody is a high-strength steel structure incorporating full-length frame rails and a safety cage in a single-welded unit. It is designed with front and rear crush zones engineered to collapse in a controlled manner to help absorb crash energy while protecting the integrity of the safety cage. |
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| Stay in Control |
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ASTRA's optional StabiliTrak™ system with Rollover Mitigation and Traction Control uses a sophisticated network of sensors to monitor steering angle, individual wheel speed, brake pressure, lateral acceleration and yaw rate. Using this information the car's computer compares the driver's steering input to the car's response to determine if the car is tracking properly. If the two differ greatly, StabiliTrak™ helps you get the car back on track by reducing engine torque and braking the appropriate wheels. |
*MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Retailers are free to set individual selling prices. See additional information on vehicle pricing.
†OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. OnStar Hands-free Calling requires a Hands-Free Calling enabled vehicle, existing OnStar service contract and prepaid minutes or enrollment in a shared minute plan. Not available in certain markets. Calls may be made to the U.S. and Canada only. OnStar voice recognition system may not work with some voices. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and system limitations and details.
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