With its lean, taught bodywork stretched over a long wheelbase and wide track, the all-new Saturn Astra has an undeniably sporty stance. Fortunately, its European-inspired driving dynamics and energetic 1.8L Ecotec engine back up those aggressive good looks with commensurate performance, making the Astra prime material for all-out tuner treatment.

Saturn got the ball rolling at SEMA with the Astra Tuner, a concept vehicle that applies some of the latest bolt-on performance and appearance components to show what's possible with this all-new compact. The Astra Tuner is based on a production XR three-door and features approximately 20 more horsepower and a lowered ride height. Numerous exterior enhancements – including 19-inch wheels – give the car a racier look. It may be the first, but this unique Saturn certainly won't be the last personalized Astra.

Vehicle highlights:

• Astra XR three-door
  
• 1.8L Ecotec DOHC four-cylinder with approximately 160 horsepower, via exhaust header, cold-air intake and modified throttle body
  
• Five-speed manual transmission
  
• Lowered ride height
  
• New front and rear fascia extensions
  
• New grille surround finish
  
• Tinted headlamps, taillamps and windows
  
• Rear center-outlet exhaust
  
• Production side moldings deleted
  
• High-performance Recaro seats
  
• Unique interior trim
  
• Unique sill plates and parking brake handle
  

• OPC 19-inch wheels (concept)
  
• OPC rockers (concept)
  
• OPC rear spoiler
  
• GMA pedals (part number 93183691)
  
• Blaupunkt sound system

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Source: Saturn