Saturn Astra
Introduced last year to take the place left vacant by the ION, The Astra wasn't a completely new car. It was based on the Opel Astra, sold on the European market only, which engineers have slightly modified for our market. Of course, the fact it is available only as a hatchback has pushed away more than one buyer, but its build quality is much better than the ION. For 2009, changes are very minor, except for a few new details in the equipment package.
Saturn Astra
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$18,390 |
| Fees | CA$1,400 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$346/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm (103 kW) |
| Torque | 125 lb·ft @ 3,800 rpm (169 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 608 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/55R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,331 mm (171″) |
| Width | 1,753 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,458 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,614 mm (103″) |
| Front track | 1,488 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,488 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,270 kg (2,800 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 345 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 630 kg (1,389 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |