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2007 Saturn Astra Tuner Concept Review

October 2007
Filed under: SATURN Car News | SATURN Headlines

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With its lean, taught bodywork stretched over a long wheelbase and wide track, the all-new Saturn Astra has an undeniably sporty stance. Fortunately, its European-inspired driving dynamics and energetic 1.8L Ecotec engine back up those aggressive good looks with commensurate performance, making the Astra prime material for all-out tuner treatment. Saturn got the ball rolling at SEMA with the Astra Tuner, a concept vehicle that applies some of the latest bolt-on performance and appearance components to show what's possible with this all-new compact. The Astra Tuner is based on a production XR three-door and features approximately 20 more horsepower and a lowered ride height. Numerous exterior enhancements – including 19-inch wheels –give the car a racier look. It may be the first, but this unique Saturn certainly won't be the last personalized Astra.

Vehicle highlights:

Astra XR three-door
1.8L Ecotec DOHC four-cylinder with approximately 160 horsepower, via exhaust header, cold-air intake and modified throttle body
Five-speed manual transmission
Lowered ride height
New front and rear fascia extensions
New grille surround finish
Tinted headlamps, taillamps and windows
Rear center-outlet exhaust
Production side moldings deleted
High-performance Recaro seats
Unique interior trim
Unique sill plates and parking brake handle

GM Accessories (production and concept)

OPC 19-inch wheels (concept)
OPC rockers (concept)
OPC rear spoiler
GMA pedals (part number 93183691)
Blaupunkt sound system

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