Will Astra be marketed under other GM brands?

[AndreasChen]

Cannot imagine this good model to fade out of America market in just 2 years. Is it possible to be sold under other GM brands?

I am not going to purchase a new car recently but I had made up my mind of getting a new Astra later...what a terrible news if it is blown away...

[mdcclxxvi]

possibly Buick.

also possibly nothing at all.

[eRic 02sc2]

Buick? LOL. that reminds me of the 1999-2002 Cougar that was a Mercury to sorta replace the Ford Probe. I would not set foot in a Buick or Mercury dealer looking for a sport compact car.

[emg77]

The rumor is Buick, but the rumor is also the sedan version only. I wouldn't expect to see the hatch version as a Buick. For some reason that makes no sense to me, people don't seem to want a hatchback in the U.S.

[Tom S2]

OP, when you are ready to buy in a few years check out the chevy cruz.

dont let the ad campaign that says 'all new' fool you!

Or, save your money and buy a used astra. a used astra will probably offer the most car for the money in two years. i bet you will have your pick of 25k mile astras for under 10k, probably 8k in two years.

[Teh_Freak]

Originally Posted by Tom S2

OP, when you are ready to buy in a few years check out the chevy cruz.

dont let the ad campaign that says 'all new' fool you!

From what I've been hearing, the Cruze is essentially an Astra with a different body slapped on it, this true? If it ends up using the same engine that we have, things ought to look up for service and aftermarket support.

[Astra La Vista!]

Originally Posted by AndreasChen

Cannot imagine this good model to fade out of America market in just 2 years. Is it possible to be sold under other GM brands?

I am not going to purchase a new car recently but I had made up my mind of getting a new Astra later...what a terrible news if it is blown away...

It can't help but fade out, since 2009 was the last year of this body style. The new 2010 looks pretty sharp and may see light as a Buick. I don't have a lot of faith in that rumour, however, since the average age of a Buick owner is currently 65* and the styling of the next generation Astra would appeal more to the younger crowd (if you were in the 18-25 age bracket, would you buy a "Buick"?).

* from www.autoweek.com:

What is the average age of a Buick customer?

"It's 65 years old. When we introduced trucks into the lineup a few years ago, we saw a significant drop - almost 10 to 15 years on average. We'll see the same thing happen as we introduce the Lucerne and Enclave. Our target is a wide target. We align with the boomers, but we will introduce new cars that will appeal to a younger audience. It starts at 35 (years old) and goes all the way up."

[marx404]

The upcoming Chevy Cruz will be based upon the Astra but only a sedan version. Back last year before GM decided to build the car in the US, rumors were strongly abound that they wanted to source the Korean version of this car for US market. That idea was quickly quashed by Obama when he demanded that GM use the newly loaded bail-out money to build their car in the US and save US jobs.

I distinctly remember the particular TV speech Obama gave right when this happened and reading articles of how GM did originally consider importing the Cruz. Immediately after, GM changed plans to build the car at it's Orion, Michigan plant.

It is reported that the new Cruz will come with a standard 1.6L engine or a more expensive 1.8L engine upgrade. I think we did well buying our Astras.

[RoadIon]

General Motors owns a platform called DELTA and DELTA II many cars all over the world have been built on the DELTA and more will be built on the DELTA II platform. So what ever happens rest assured you'll be able to buy a car on the DELTA II platfrom in the future. You may like or dislike what they offer on the platform in North America. The DELTA proved to be a good platform so I'll guess the DELTA II to be better yet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Delta_platform

[marx404]

Originally Posted by RoadIon

General Motors owns a platform called DELTA and DELTA II many cars all over the world have been built on the DELTA and more will be built on the DELTA II platform. So what ever happens rest assured you'll be able to buy a car on the DELTA II platfrom in the future. You may like or dislike what they offer on the platform in North America. The DELTA proved to be a good platform so I'll guess the DELTA II to be better yet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Delta_platform

Just to be sure, did you say DELTA? I thought you said DELTA but wasn't really sure that you said DELTA. It was DELTA wasn't it? DELTA, right? Oh and DELTA II as well, yep, DELTA and DELTA II. got it, thanks. (jk)

[RoadIon]

Originally Posted by marx404

Just to be sure, did you say DELTA? I thought you said DELTA but wasn't really sure that you said DELTA. It was DELTA wasn't it? DELTA, right? Oh and DELTA II as well, yep, DELTA and DELTA II. got it, thanks. (jk)

I'd hate for any ASTRA owner to misunderstand and think I said Davidson. Evan when the DELTA and Delta II platforms have been brought up a 25 times in the past here on SaturnFans thats Saturn Fans

[davidsky]

Originally Posted by marx404

It is reported that the new Cruz will come with a standard 1.6L engine or a more expensive 1.8L engine upgrade. I think we did well buying our Astras.

Turbocharged 1.4L in the US Cruze. Same power as the Astra's 1.8L NA motor with better fuel economy.
The Cruze will be built at Lordstown. Orion is going to build a subcompact car.

[RoadIon]

Originally Posted by davidsky

Turbocharged 1.4L in the US Cruze. Same power as the Astra's 1.8L NA motor with better fuel economy.
The Cruze will be built at Lordstown. Orion is going to build a subcompact car.

Thats just what I have read David, could we see a Cruze SS?, time will tell.

[AndreasChen]

Originally Posted by RoadIon

General Motors owns a platform called DELTA and DELTA II many cars all over the world have been built on the DELTA and more will be built on the DELTA II platform. So what ever happens rest assured you'll be able to buy a car on the DELTA II platfrom in the future. You may like or dislike what they offer on the platform in North America. The DELTA proved to be a good platform so I'll guess the DELTA II to be better yet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Delta_platform

Very helpful to a newbie like me! Thank you!

[AndreasChen]

Originally Posted by RoadIon

I'd hate for any ASTRA owner to misunderstand and think I said Davidson. Evan when the DELTA and Delta II platforms have been brought up a 25 times in the past here on SaturnFans thats Saturn Fans

Had a SC2 for a while and persuaded my girlfriend into buying an ION recently...just loved Saturn for a long time but had very little of this kind of insights...
Thank you very much!

[2NDSOUT]

Well...Astras are sold in South America under the Chevy umbrella...

who knows if they will be sold under another GM nameplate or not...

[RoadIon]

ASTRA is/was sold all over the world with one name or another attached to it. Now it'll be the CRUZE nameplate that hits most everywhere except Opel country. I hope Vauxhall survives all of this with Chevy already in the UK market.

[Audi Junkie]

Selling well in Germany...






http://www.chevrolet.de/fahrzeuge/cruze/

[Tom S2]

Originally Posted by davidsky

Turbocharged 1.4L in the US Cruze. Same power as the Astra's 1.8L NA motor with better fuel economy.
The Cruze will be built at Lordstown. Orion is going to build a subcompact car.

HA! so the cruze is not a subcompact? What is it then, a full size car for vertically challenged people?

I wish i was a fly on the wall when they were designing it.

Vell fritz if ve move zis ein half of ein millimenter und ve move der uber thing und the under thing ein half of ein millimeter ze car vill be a full sized car und not a subcompact ya?

Ya heinrich ve dont vant our new car to be confused mit der tinny korean subcompact ve vill make in orion.

the back seat of my xr3 is not a place i would put any adult i like.

[Robor007]

Originally Posted by emg77

The rumor is Buick, but the rumor is also the sedan version only. I wouldn't expect to see the hatch version as a Buick. For some reason that makes no sense to me, people don't seem to want a hatchback in the U.S.

I don't get that. A hatch has more room and is easier to get stuff in and out of it. I my hatchback.