Although the Saturn Astra may be dead, the US may still get the next Astra under the Buick brand. The first photos of the all-new Astra (Euro-spec) have surfaced.
The new Astra is based on the Delta platform, which underpins the Chevy Cruze and upcoming Volt. The sixth-generation Astra will be powered by a normally aspirated gasoline1.4L four-cylinder according to CarScoop and turbocharged variants will also be offered. A turbocharged 180-hp 1.6L is also expected. In regards to diesel powerplants, a range of diesels will also be available, including 1.3, 1.7 and 2.0L variants.
CarScoop also claims that the five-door Astra will hit showrooms this fall and a three-door GTC coupe is expected to follow. A wagon, four-door sedan, and a retractable hardtop model are also expected.
Now we just have to wait and see if the Astra makes it to the US, even though GM's ownership of Opel may soon be over.
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Comments (7)
Now that is a good looking hatch!!!
I think I like the looks of this hatch better than the Mazda3.
Posted by Mazda6 Guy | May 12, 2009 3:26 PM
Posted on May 12, 2009 15:26
The lack of a goofy smile is also a good plus over the Speed 3.
Posted by 426Hemi | May 12, 2009 3:42 PM
Posted on May 12, 2009 15:42
I agree, best looking hatch I've ever seen.
Posted by Totenglocke | May 12, 2009 4:22 PM
Posted on May 12, 2009 16:22
Agreed. Definitely the best looking hatch that may never make it to the US badged as a Buick.
Go away GM. My head hurts wondering how you guys keep blundering all these golden opportunities, and continuing to slap unattractive alternatives into our showrooms. Can i have my tax money back please, i want to donate it to a real charity.
If it does make it to the US, will it be a Buick? Will it get the Buick treatment? Will the typical Buick buyers latch on to it, and will people who like it buy it even though it's a Buick.
Bring it to America JUST THE WAY IT IS NOW and call it a Chevy.
Did i mention that my head hurts? I need a Tylenol...
Posted by Trooper Bri | May 12, 2009 6:37 PM
Posted on May 12, 2009 18:37
It would look dumb with a canvas top so it couldn't be a buick, so it should be a chevy.
Posted by Peter | May 12, 2009 9:24 PM
Posted on May 12, 2009 21:24
Looks decent, hard to see 65+ year olds driving this though, so probably not a Buick.
Posted by gm0n3y | May 13, 2009 11:37 AM
Posted on May 13, 2009 11:37
Here we go again...
Another generic, boring, smiley-face front end on an otherwise fine-looking car.
Posted by BernardP | May 13, 2009 11:54 AM
Posted on May 13, 2009 11:54