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2008 Saturn ASTRA Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by callahan6301

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Reviewed: 2008 Saturn ASTRA

4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Why the 2008 Saturn ASTRA?

Safety & braking

Standard four wheel disk brakes with antilock. Front, side and head curtain airbags. It has a good solid structure and even includes break away peddles. Hood is reinforced to protect pedestrians as well. Onstar notifies help if the airbags deploy.

Interior styling

Very clean interior styling. Takes a bit of adjustment but reading the owners manual will have you wiondering why more cars are not like this. Fabrics great, plastics nice, the glovebox is large and has two levels. Radio looks like autopilot on 747

Handling

Extremely competent handling. Corners flat with quick turn in. Might startle you if you currently drive a SUV. Steering precise with excellent feed back. Car inspires confidence and really likes to turn hard. Firm suspension without being harsh.

Driving position & visibility

Excellent seats that you can adjust with infinite precision. Hard foam is very supportive but seat is perfectly shaped for comfort. Telecopeing wheel is nice. Good front and side views.

Controls and instruments

Control stalks control all funtions so your hands never have to leave the wheel to control the car. Three flash indicator is nice. Control feel is novel. Overall a very sensible and well thought out layout.

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