http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/c...-saturn-astra/

 

Does anypne know how does the Opel (Saturn) Astra compare to the Euro Focus?

 

hate to say it, but it looks better than the new Focus. If only we got the Euro-Focus

 

It can't compete with Focus because Focus Hatchback don't exist anymore.

 

I found some numbers on the internet.

Astra is best selling compact in Europe, Focus is #3.


Position Name 2006 2005 Difference
1. Opel Astra 437.673 466.841 -6.2%
2. Renault Clio 431.595 337.104 +28.0%
3. Ford Focus 418.490 409.320 +2.2%
4. Volkswagen Golf 417.894 476.901 -12.4%
5. Fiat Punto 401.022 265.779 +50.9%
6. Ford Fiesta 353.296 325.831 +8.4%
7. Volkswagen Passat 331.414 258.331 +28.3%
8. Peugeot 307 306.558 376.019 -18.5%
9. Volkswagen Polo 294.762 275.251 +7.1%
10. BMW serija 3289.053 241.784 +19.6%

Here is link. Site's in Croatia so I doubt that somebody will understand it.
http://www.autogodine.hr/vijesti/200...uropi_za_2006/

 

That is one nice looking car!
a couple of exterior mods and it would look great!
don't like that grill too much.
the 3 door hatch is the one to go for imo.

It looks better than the VW Rabbit and it looks as good as the new Mazda3 (I don't like the little refresh touches on the new Mazda3).

 

I hope those rims come standard.

 

Seems like those rims will be on the top trim level on the 5 door. The 3 door hatch has only one trim level, so it should come with those wheels

 

Very nice, saturn is really imporving it's designs.

 

Haha, or borrowing them...

 

If you watch Clarkson's Focus ST review for TG he says the Astra's comperable and a good buy, but it torque steers like a pig and can't match the ST on the twisties.

 

i think its ugly.

 

Looks like GM's doing what some members here want Ford to do - bring some Euro-based designs, like the "hot-hatch" small cars to America. IMO, this could steal some sales away from the imports, the Cobalt, and the Focus. If Saturn brings out a Redline version, gets the quality up, and tames the torque steer (would a Cobalt SS drivetrain work?) - watch out.