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Both inside and out, the Astra's build quality appears to be first-rate. Things fit well, the door jams and sills are nicely finished and there's nothing chintzy about the soft-touch materials in the interior, despite the Astra's relatively low price point. The car conveys a feeling of solidity that I associate with many German cars. "Solid" is a good way to describe the Astra's handling, too - despite the fact that the Astra has a beam rear axle set-up rather than an independent rear suspension...

Offering a rebadged Opel Astra will only help GM's freshly revitalized division. Saturn executives, under the supervision of Bob Lutz, will score a lot of points with this hatchback, the build quality and driving dynamics of which will meet the expectations of compact car buyers. The 1.8L 4-cylinder is a good fit for the Astra. We both liked the precise steering as it improves driving dynamics. Handling is commendable and, despite noticeable body roll due to the smooth suspension, the car is bot...

Channel 5's KING correspondent Tom Voelk takes Saturn's new Astra compact hatchback for a spin in this video review. Back in 1993 GM announced a new division to attract buyers who had defected to import brands. When sales began in 1990, Saturn was certainly a grand laboratory. Showrooms had set prices and with the no-haggle price policy, picking out a car was akin to shopping for a pair of pants. Plastic body panels meant no more door dings. These cars were built in a happy place called Sprin...