2008 Saturn Astra 3-Door XR Reviewed (Visit this link)
What's likely to catch shoppers' eyes first is the two-door Astra XR's styling. It's much sleeker than the four-door hatchback, which is covered in a separate review, and features tapered side windows that increase the car's sportiness. The two-door's height is also a little shorter than the four-door's. This, combined with the coupe's long side doors, makes the car look longer and less boxy, even though the two- and four-doors are the same length. The two-door Astra XR has a sport suspension, and it gives the Astra the ability to hold its own with a Volkswagen GTI in terms of cornering performance. Unfortunately, the very firm suspension means occupants are subject to a jarring ride on rough roads that's quite tiring. A softer setup would likely be preferable for many drivers, even if it gave up some handling prowess. The XR trim is the only version of the two-door Astra, so if you don't want the sport suspension you have to choose a four-door. Even though the suspension communicates every bump and hole in the road to the cabin, the Astra didn't suffer from any squeaks or rattles. The car has a very solid feel to it on the whole, which bolsters its credibility as a premium offering in the hatchback segment.
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