GM Saturn ASTRA - Manual (Page 8)

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.
Ti g h t l y i n t e g r a t e d , f u l l
wraparound front fascias
have a
clean appearance
with a solid, low-slung look.
Projector beam fog lamps
are
integrated into the
lower fascia on XR.
Bright horizontal grille bar
and prominent Saturn logo.
Shoulder line runs the length of the
vehicle from headlamp to tail lamp,
giving it a
sleek, muscular look .
Stainless steel beltline molding
along bottom edge of windows is
included on 5-Door XR.
Windshield and rear window have
exposed glass edges rather than
unsightly moldings. Low-profile
flat-blade windshield
wipers
reduce wind noise .
Large, jeweled headlamps
have clear outer lenses and dark
interior bezels with bright trim
rings. Projector-style halogen
low beams with reflector-style
halogen high beams.
Side repeater lights are
a common European cue.
2008 Saturn ASTRA
Exterior Design & Styling
6
The new Saturn ASTRA has bold styling with clean, sculpted lines. Performance-
oriented cues like the long wheelbase, raked windshield and roofline, wide track
and short overhangs give it a taut, athletic stance with the wheels pushed to the
corners. Fit-and-finish is outstanding with close tolerances and a remarkable
attention to detail. Gaps are very even, less than 3mm (0.12") in most areas and
a miniscule 1.5mm where the headlamps meet the fascia and fender.
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