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

Materials & workmanship

I like that the Astra conveys a very premium image. The exterior panel gaps are minimal and all of the interior switches and levers look and feel of high quality.

Driving position & visibility

The Astra in the three door configuration looks very sport, however there are several blind spots that a driver must become accustomed to. The rear side windows are small, as is the rear window and it makes for a bit of a chore.

Controls and instruments

At first it was difficult to operate simple functions within the Astra, such as the cruise control and radio functions. However once a person lives with the Astra, they get used to the car and it then becomes intuitive.