2008 Saturn Astra

· All-new small car featuring Saturn’s new, European design
· Long list of standard features with a starting price under $18,000

Oshawa, Ontario (November 12, 2007) – Providing a European built car to the Canadian small car market, the all-new 2008 Saturn Astra has taut ride-and-handling with a wide range of standard equipment, safety features, and very good fuel economy all for under $18,000.

2008 Saturn Astra XR

The all-new 2008 Saturn Astra brings a decidedly European flavor to the North American compact car market. It is packed with a wide range of standard equipment and safety features, and delivers sporty performance with very good fuel economy.

The Saturn Astra is offered in three-door and five-door models, each underpinned by a taut, European-bred suspension that delivers a sharp, responsive driving experience.

2008 Saturn Astra XR

Power comes from a 1.8L Ecotec four-cylinder engine that is both energetic and economical, delivering 140 horsepower (104 kW).