Saturn Astra XR

· 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

2007-10-09 -- Saturn Astra - the all-new sport compact car with European-bred driving dynamics - arrives in dealerships early next year. But enthusiasts who want to be among the first to see, feel and drive the Astra can participate in one of 14 test drive programs held this fall across the United States, between Oct. 12 and Dec. 13.

By visiting Saturn.com/AllNewAstra and clicking on the "Rethink the Test Drive" tab in the lower left corner, you can sign up - including one guest - for the nearest city's event. There, participants are allowed to get in, crawl through, push buttons and gaze under the hood of the all-new Astra, while product experts answer any and all questions.