It's being unvlied in Chicago right? I know thats prety soon but any thoughts on egine line/specs?

 

Of all the info avail. on everything else the Astra seems to still be complete mystery . Ive read its gonna be built in in the UK and imported here , Ive read its gonna be built in spring hill to de-contented to save costs . Ive read its gonna use UK powertrains , and in the next article u read it says it will use the US delta powertrains . The more I read about it , it looks like some of the more unique Astra options will not be apart of the US version .

The Astra's being introduced on the 7th in Chicago ...looks like itll have to wait till then .

 

Info is out now...

 

http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?s...83309&mime=JPG
http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?s...83071&mime=JPG

http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?s...82916&mime=JPG


I think the Cobalt just became obsolete.

 

wow, thats nice they better make a redline version

 

I think your right ....and even more baffling the MCE was delayed ( unless thats not true ) (?)

 

where can i find powertrain info?

 

HERE is where I found it .

 

140hp DOHC VVT Ecotec. Im glad they are keeping the interior Euro-spec. I hope that an RL version is launched late next year...cause its about time to give up the Maxx, and I need something to drive till its Camaro time.

 

Seriously considering the Turbo Diesel Astra as my next car. Geez look what happens when your pushing 30! Start looking for practical fuel efficient cars .

 

WOW.

That could be another game-changer along the lines of the new Malibu.

I think you're right. Rumors persist of a Cobalt update/revamp... anyone know more about that?

Anyone seen pix of the five-door Astra yet?

 

This is pretty amazing, a quote from the gm source website

"The Astra will go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. It is the fifth product in a complete revamp of Saturn’s product lineup. In fact, when the Astra hits showrooms, the “oldest” vehicle in Saturn’s portfolio will be the Sky roadster, which debuted in March 2006."

 

More Astra...










This seems just like a perfect small car for GM.

Cobalt better have a major re-do coming.

 

 

I must admit it loos very nice. But whats with the Cobalt bashing? Its not that old and is a very good car in its segment.

The 5 door looks like nice alternative to a Mazda 3 five door