2010 Saturn Astra Spied!

[Charlie]

A new story entry has been added:

2010 Saturn Astra Spied!

The folks at LeftlaneNews.com have posted what are believed to be pictures of the next-generation Saturn Astra. The new car, which according to the auto site, will be sold "as a Saturn in North America, an Opel in Germany, Holden in Australia, and a Vauxhall in Britain," is expected to arrive in 2010.

[L200Pilot]

Nice. Looks kinda Volvo-ish on the front end. I don't like the square back window, but that might be the camo paint causing that look.

Does painting it like a checkered flag mean more engine choices here in the US?

[VQ30toLL0]

I like the current design, this new one looks like the headlights are from the last gen honda accord.

[OPEL Blitz]

Thats some heavy camoflauge. It's missing a few pieces also, but I found the rear door slice interesting. Makes for harder entry but less chance of hitting yourself with the door.

Still too early to make judgement on it's looks.

[K-1]

Looks like the 5-door is getting the 3-door's shape in the rear and they're cutting out the window to the cargo area. The grille is a little more AURA-esque and the headlamps are more swept. The taillights are quite obviously not production. Looks like the twist-beam suspension is gone on the new Deltas too.

[GR898SL2]

Can't tell too much from the heavy camo. It looks like the rear quarter windows will be gone and in its place a wider C-pillar not uncommon to recent Toyota models (FJ Cruiser, Scion xB, '09 Matrix).

I'd like to see us get the wagon and a broader array of engines with the coming generation. I think that would help keep the price of admission for Astra lower (as well as assembly closer to home).