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Review: '08 Saturn Astra 5-Door XR (Visit this link)
With gas prices now hovering right around $4 a gallon, the Saturn Astra couldn't be coming at a better time. Although the sport compact is nothing new to the world – it has been on sale in Europe under the Vauxhall/Opel nameplates for nearly two decades – we're sure quite a few American will be glad General Motors decided to send the Astra on holiday to the Colonies. What is it? A sports compact that has attended finishing school on the winding roads of Europe. In keeping with Saturn's latest theme, the Astra is an entry level car that comes with some premium features. What's it up against? The competitors for the Astra include the Mazda3, Volkswagen Rabbit, Honda Fit, Toyota Matrix and GM's own Pontiac Vibe. Other than a few minor tweaks, the U.S.-spec Astra is identical to the one sold in Europe. If you're in the market for a small, economical ride but don't want to compromise on back road handling. The Astra may not win many red light showdowns, but its roomy interior and reasonably high fuel economy should attract plenty of buyers.
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