Astra convertible possibly coming to US

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Jul 12, 2004 | 12:06 PM

jrp4uc

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Astra convertible possibly coming to US

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TURIN, Italy -- General Motors may offer a limited run of its Italian-built Opel Astra convertible in the United States, supplier sources say.

Under a plan being considered, 20,000 to 25,000 units would be built for the U.S. market. The convertibles would be produced over a two-year period starting in 2005 by coach builder Carrozzeria Bertone.

Bertone builds the Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the lower medium-class Astra. Bertone produced 22,000 Astras last year, down from 35,000 units in 2002 and 33,000 in 2001.

So what do you call this when it comes stateside? Anyone heard anything about it?

Jul 12, 2004 | 12:24 PM

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Re: Astra convertible possibly coming to US

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So what do you call this when it comes stateside? Anyone heard anything about it?

A Pontiac G5?

Jul 12, 2004 | 09:14 PM

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sweeeeeet! Would make for a nice Saturn, as would most Opels. Hope they also offer the manual as well.

Jul 12, 2004 | 09:37 PM

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Jul 12, 2004 | 09:52 PM

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Could become a Chevy since they could use a convertible. Pontiac will have 2 conv soon (solstice and G6) and Saturn will have the lightning conv.

Jul 12, 2004 | 09:58 PM

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Could become a Chevy since they could use a convertible. Pontiac will have 2 conv soon (solstice and G6) and Saturn will have the lightning conv.

True, but as of right now, there is no "confirmed" kappa car for Saturn. And they would have to put some Malibu pannels on that car to make it look right.