2008 Saturn Astra XR review from North America
"Outstanding compact car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing. The car seems to be built very well, even though it is imported from Europe.
General comments?
I cannot believe how good this little car is. No wonder it's the number 1 selling car in Europe. It looks fantastic and handles very well.
I also like the seat comfort on the one long trip I took, and the radio sounded great. The cargo room seems to hold all my stuff well too.
So far my gas mileage is hovering around 28+ MPG. And the dealership experience was outstanding. I have yet to see any others on the road yet, but I think Saturn has a hit on their hands when people start to see it.
I do have a few minor nitpicks: I wish it had more power, I mean it's adequate, but I wish it had around 200hp instead of 130. But it does handle like a dream. Also the radio has no iPod plug and no XM. But it does play MP3 CDs, so I'm OK with that.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1500 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn ION |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2008 |