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Saturn ASTRA Features

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Available Features for the Saturn ASTRA

  

Model Year 2008 2008
Model ASTRA ASTRA
Trim XE XR
Engines  
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800		 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6300 <br>125 lb-ft@3800 is a standard feature. 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6300 <br>125 lb-ft@3800 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.
4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
205/55R16 tires 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature. 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature.
225/45VR17 tires   225/45VR17 tires is an optional feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.  
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is an optional feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is an optional feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.   Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is an optional feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is an optional feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.   Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.   Panoramic sunroof is an optional feature. Panoramic sunroof is an optional feature.
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel   Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.     CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature.  
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.     MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Telematics service, such as OnStarIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.   Telematics service, such as OnStar is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar is a standard feature.
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.     Interior ambient lighting is an optional feature.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature.  
Front sport buckets   Front sport buckets is an optional feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Door sill trim plates   Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.     Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is an optional feature.  
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.     Machined alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Performance steering system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Performance steering system (optional) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Sport suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Variable assist steering (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Variable assist steering (optional) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

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Option Package Contents

Sport Handling Package

Features
Sport suspension (upgrade)
Performance steering system (optional)
225/45VR17 tires

Advanced Audio Package

Features
CD changer, in-dash
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)

Premium Trim Package

Features
Leather seating surfaces
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Interior ambient lighting
Front sport buckets
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Saturn ASTRA

2008 Saturn ASTRA Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Heated seats, rear view wiper, heated mirrors, stabillitrack... or the list goes on and on... and its all standard features in the XR model! see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 This is an economy car, but comes standard (XR model) with auto on/off headlights, rain sensing wipers and telescoping steering wheel. The optional features list includes a very large sunroof/sky light and cloth or leather heated seats. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Solidity of car, packaging, SUNROOF!!, styling, fuel economy, price, handling, practicality, fun to drive, European. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD

My Astra has the panoramic sunroof, which I can honestly say was a large portion of the reason I chose to test drive this car in the first place. Even with the glass closed the roof let's so much light into the car it makes it seem much more "roomy" then it really is and also allowed me to get fairly dark tints, while still being able to let plenty of light into the car. I also have the six CD changer, which pumps out a decent signal and, when paired with the steering wheel controls and large center dash screen, gives the car a much more expensive feel.

see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The included features are awesome - automatic headlights, rain-sensing intermittant wipers with rear wiper activation. Heated seats even when you order Cloth seats! see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The panoramic moon roof, the express down windows, the key fob, the steering wheel controls, the board computer, heated cloth seats, and rain sense wipers. I like the telescopic steering wheel too. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 Saturn ASTRA Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 No AUX IN jack and no XM radio - two things not used much in Europe. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The placement of the cup holder was somwhat awkward behind the front seats, and only one. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 No MP3, No iPod, No Satnav availability. see full Saturn ASTRA review