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    Saturn PRODUCT GUIDE 2008 A S TRA Astra_DetailsBk 9/14/07 3:18 PM Page a[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Strategic Role, Market and the ASTRA Customer . . . . . . . . . 1 Key Selling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 T rim Levels/Features/Packages . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Exterior Design & Styling . . . . . . . . . 6 Performance, Ride & Handling . . . . . 8 Safety & Security . . [...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA Stategic Role, Market and the ASTRA Customer 1 2008 ASTRA Product Guide Strategic Role Though recent product introductions prove that Saturn offers much more than small cars, this is the segment where we started. Small cars are a key element of Saturn’ s heritage and something customers expect of the brand. But ASTRA is unlike a[...]

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    European Driving Dynamics MACPHERSON STRUT FRONT/ TORSION BEAM REAR SUSPENSION The independent front suspension combined with a rear torsion beam axle provides fantastic cornering ability and greater agility with a solid, secure feel. Lowered, sport suspension standard on 3-Door XR, available on 5-Door XR. POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT ECOTEC 1.8L ENGINE [...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA T rim Levels/Featur es/Packages 3 2008 ASTRA Product Guide Select Standard 5-Door XE Featur es • ECOTEC 1.8L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with VVT • 5-speed manual transmission • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Cornering Brake Control • Electro-hydraulic power steering (15:1 ratio) • MacPherson strut front suspension[...]

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    5-Door XR Adds • Electro-hydraulic power steering with variable effort (15:1 ratio) • 16" alloy twin-spoke wheels • Projector beam fog lamps • Stainless steel beltline molding along the bottom of the side windows • Bright front door sill plates • AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and seven speakers (including center-mounted speaker) [...]

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    XE and XR Free-Flow Options • StabiliT rak – Stability Control System (standard on 3-Door , available on 5-Door) • 4-speed automatic transmission with neutral idle, winter mode, performance on demand and downhill grade assist • 16" alloy twin-spoke wheels (XE only , standard on 5-Door XR) • 18" alloy star-spoke wheels with P215/[...]

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    Roofline and rear door on 5-Door models extend rearward to maximize ease of entry interior spaciousness, visibility and headroom. Central crease line on the hood carries through to the upper instrument panel inside the vehicle and onto the rear liftgate. T ightly integrated, full wraparound front fascias have a clean appearance with a solid, low-sl[...]

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    Integrated, one-piece rear fascia has a V -shaped crease line carried from the hood, which is more pr ominent on 3-Door model. Large, expressive, wraparound tail lamps help create a wide-shouldered stance. Bright bar extends across liftgate with the ASTRA name and trim level. T ouch pad liftgate release. Locking fuel filler door . Roof spoiler inte[...]

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    ECOTEC 1.8L Engine • Dual overhead cams (DOHC), four valves per cylinder and V ariable V alve Timing (VVT). Dual cam phasers allow both the intake and exhaust valve timing to be varied independently . This provides more precise valve timing control for optimum performance and fuel economy . • 140 hp @ 6300 rpm • 126 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3800 r[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA Performance, Ride & Handling 9 2008 ASTRA Product Guide Solid, Stable Foundation • V ery stable footprint with a long wheelbase and wide tread • Body Frame Integral (BFI) structure combines a unibody design with underbody rails running from front to rear for added strength. This allows for optimal tuning of the suspension,[...]

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    Safety Before COLLISION A VOIDANCE FEA TURES • Secure, stable handling characteristics and linear steering response help the driver maintain control during emergency maneuvers (see previous section for details) • Standard 4-wheel disc brakes featuring large diameter rotors for excellent stopping power . Estimated stopping distance from 60–0 m[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA Safety & Security 11 2008 ASTRA Product Guide Safety During • Excellent crashworthiness resulting from a high- strength steel unibody construction with full-length frame rails, a rigid safety cage, and both front and rear crush zones to absorb impact energy • Front and r ear 5 mph bumpers with Xenoy composite energy absorb[...]

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    Interior Design Highlights • Instrument panel is made from a cast skin foam pr ocess that creates a pronounced grain texture with a low-gloss finish and soft-touch feel • Gaps between panels and components are nearly imperceptible with incredibly tight tolerances measuring less than 1mm (0.04") • Charcoal interior color complemented by a[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA Comfort & Convenience 13 2008 ASTRA Product Guide Spacious and Comfortable Seating • European-style fr ont bucket seats have firm foam cushions and large bolsters for more lateral support to hold the driver in place • T ailored, flat-woven fabrics have a high-quality feel and vary by trim level • Leather seating surfaces[...]

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    Additional Premium Featur es ASTRA is equipped with many premium comfort and convenience features beyond those covered in the previous sections. All of the following are standard except where noted: • Remote Keyless Entry with folding key integrated into the fob and single pushbutton lock/unlock of all doors, liftgate and fuel filler door as well[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA Cost of Ownership 15 2008 ASTRA Product Guide Impressive W arranty Coverage • 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty . • 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper new vehicle limited warranty . • Saturn’ s 24-hour roadside assistance program. • Saturn V ehicle Exchange Program. V ehicle Features • Xenoy composite en[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA T echnology 16 The new ASTRA offers numerous advanced features and state-of-the-art audio systems that make traveling much more enjoyable. This level of technology is quite surprising in the small entry-level car market. It is critical that you take the time to learn how to properly operate these features so that you can effective[...]

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    Advanced Audio Package (PCU) • Available on XR models • CDC40 Opera AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer and MP3 disc playback • Improved clarity and greater power output with a premium 7-speaker sound system • Adds a user-adjustable 7-band equalizer and position settings for optimizing the surround settings of the center ambience speaker fo[...]

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    Steering Wheel Controls (XR) LEFT -SIDE CONTROLS 1. Rotate to scroll through menu items and push to make a selection. – CD30 or CD30 MP3 audio systems: Pressing the thumbwheel at any time displays the Board Computer where you can scroll through the different functions. Press and hold for two seconds to reset individual values. Press and hold for [...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA T echnology 19 2008 ASTRA Product Guide RainSense Windshield Wipers and Rear Wiper/W asher • T ap the right multifunction control lever down for a single wipe of the windshield to remove mist (hold for multiple wipes). • T ap the right multifunction control lever up one position from off to activate the RainSense intermittent [...]

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    VW Rabbit Overview V olkswagen resurrected the Rabbit name at the end of 2006 for the U.S.-version of the next generation Golf hatchback. A popular model from 1975–1984, the Rabbit gained a cult-like following with its nimble, fuel-efficient and versatile performance. VW is hoping to take advantage of this nostalgia with a new model that claims t[...]

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    21 2008 ASTRA Product Guide 2008 Saturn ASTRA vs. V olkswagen Rabbit Competitive Comparisons ASTRA vs. VW Rabbit EXTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING • More distinctive styling. ASTRA has a much sportier appearance, especially on the more rakish 3-Door . Rabbit’ s boxy , traditional hatchback look provides nothing to distinguish its two body styles ot[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA vs. Honda Civic Competitive Comparisons 22 ASTRA vs. Honda Civic (DX, LX and EX) EXTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING • Sporty and youthful hatchback styling. ASTRA is much sportier looking, especially on the more rakish 3-Door . Civic is only offered in Coupe and Sedan body styles. A hatchback is not available. • Larger available wh[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA vs. Mazda3 Competitive Comparisons 23 2008 ASTRA Product Guide ASTRA vs. Mazda3 5-Door EXTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING • Sportier 3-Door hatchback. ASTRA offers a much sportier and more rakish looking 3-Door model. Mazda3 is only offered as a traditional 4-Door sedan or a 5-Door hatchback. • Projector beam fog lamps. These are s[...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA Specifications Comparison 24 2008 SA TURN ASTRA 2007 VW RABBIT 2008 MAZDA3 2007 HONDA CIVIC 3-DOOR/5-DOOR 2-DOOR/4-DOOR 5-DOOR COUPE/SEDAN MSRP (including destination) $15,995 (XE 5-Door) $15,620 (2-Door) $18,520 (s Sport) $15,405/$15,605 (DX) $17,545 (XR 5-Door) $17,730 (4-Door) $19,020 (s T ouring) $17,355/$17,555 (LX) $18,495 ([...]

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    2008 Saturn ASTRA Featur es Comparison 25 2008 SA TURN ASTRA 2007 VW RABBIT 2008 MAZDA3 2007 HONDA CIVIC 5-DOOR XR 4-DOOR 5-DOOR s TOURING SEDAN LX EXTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING Auto headlamp control S N/A N/A N/A Fog lamps S (projector beam) N/A S (reflector) N/A Side marker lights S S (on mirrors) S N/A Power heated outside rearview mirr ors S S [...]

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    This material is not legally approved for use in any advertising. It is intended for use by dealership employees only and is not to be disseminated to, or reviewed by , consumers. Information contained herein is designed to be as comprehensive and factual as possible. General Motors reserves the right, however , to make changes at any time, without[...]