2008 Saturn Astra

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Editors at Consumer Reports evaluate nearly all cars on the North American market. The new-for-2008 Saturn Astra undergoes comprehensive road testing, and Consumer Reports offers data on specifications and pricing.

Review: 2008 Saturn Astra, Editors of Consumer Reports

2. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe

In this comprehensive road evaluation and comparison of eight popular compact cars, the new-for-2008 Saturn Astra finishes in fourth place. Still, the editors say it "strikes a good balance between frugality and fun".

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3. ConsumerGuide.com

ConsumerGuide.com editors test vehicles and assign scores in about a dozen categories. The Saturn Astra receives average scores for a compact car. The editors, in particular, are critical of confusing controls.

Review: 2008 Saturn Astra, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Sept. 9, 2008

4. Edmunds.com

Editors say that the new-for-2008 Saturn Astra is the most competitive compact car Saturn has manufactured in some time, but that it isn't innovative. They do find the Astra to be stylish, with confident handling.

Review: 2008 Saturn Astra Review, Editors of Edmunds.com

5. Road & TrackDetails/Subscribe

Road & Track features this well-balanced review of the 2008 Saturn Astra. It covers most aspects of the Astra's performance and design in depth. Kim describes the Astra as "a budget-minded European car".

Review: Road Test: 2008 Saturn Astra XR, Calvin Kim, Mar. 2008

6. MotherProof.com

MotherProof.com offers a unique and lighthearted look at the new Saturn Astra, which focuses primarily on the Astra's family functionality. Messenbaugh covers safety features, interior volume, styling and suitability as a family hauler.

Review: 2008 Saturn Astra XR Review, Courtney Messenbaugh