View Poll Results: What do you think of the new Saturn Astra?
WOW!
28
26.17%
It's O.K.
50
46.73%
I don't really care for it...
29
27.10%
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Saturn Astra
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Joined: 09-01-2006
Posts: 2,178
From: Aurora, Illinois
looks like Mexico has an Astra too...
saw this while surfing online...looks like the new Saturn Astra is also a Chevy in Mexico...
http://www.chevrolet.com.mx/content_...ra/diseno.html
http://www.chevrolet.com.mx/content_...ra/diseno.html
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Joined: 12-30-2006
Posts: 661
From: Lower Alabama
Si,es muy bonita.
http://www.chevrolet.com.mx/content_...hr/diseno.html
http://www.chevrolet.com.mx/content_...hr/diseno.html
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Joined: 03-10-2007
Posts: 211
From: Ottawa, Ontario
I may be in the minority with this, but I think usinr rebadged Opels in the US as Saturns is a good idea. It didn't work with the Ford Mondeo/Contour, but GM doesn't need Saturn to have those type of sales numbers. By bringing true "European Style" to Saturn GM will have a brand to compete against other "upscale" small cars like VW and Subaru.
GM does have to do a better job at not competing against itself. Before, people probably did look at the Ion and Cobalt and marvel at the similarities. At least now, going to the Saturn dealership will mean seeing cars with a bit more flare. Hey, look at the awards the Aura is garnering!
GM wants a car to compete with anything the competition has to offer (whether they accomplish that is up for debate) and this fills a hole. Cobalt vs. Civic, Malibu vs. Camry, now we have Astra vs. Golf.
Just my
GM does have to do a better job at not competing against itself. Before, people probably did look at the Ion and Cobalt and marvel at the similarities. At least now, going to the Saturn dealership will mean seeing cars with a bit more flare. Hey, look at the awards the Aura is garnering!
GM wants a car to compete with anything the competition has to offer (whether they accomplish that is up for debate) and this fills a hole. Cobalt vs. Civic, Malibu vs. Camry, now we have Astra vs. Golf.
Just my
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Joined: 05-09-2006
Posts: 6,805
From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
Good thinking, krishaynes...
I just hope GM learned a valuable lesson from the Opel/Cadillac (repaira Catara)relationship.
But as you suggested, the Aura appears to be a welcomed addition.
I just hope GM learned a valuable lesson from the Opel/Cadillac (repaira Catara)relationship.
But as you suggested, the Aura appears to be a welcomed addition.
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Joined: 10-09-2006
Posts: 258
From: Clermont, FL
I love the Astra. I was hoping to pick one up when they came out but I had to purchase now. I ended up with a Saturn Aura (an incredible car that is also a great value). Maybe when the HHR's time is up I can pick up an Astra...of course the new Saturn Outlook would be great for moving around the young ones.
looks like the vibe, looks like the mazda, looks like just about everything.... blech...
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
The Durango is more similar to the whole truck line at Chrysler. The evolution of the Durango came from the Dakota P/U which came from the Big Ram design.